Fans Say Molly Ringwald Hasn’t Aged Since ‘Sixteen Candles’: ‘You Never Age’ originally appeared on Parade.
Molly Ringwald is bidding a bittersweet farewell to summer. The Breakfast Club star, who dominated the 1980s with her iconic appearances in some of director John Hughes’ most classic teen films, shared a stunning selfie capturing her mood as summer winds down. Fans were left stunned by Ringwald’s ageless beauty, with seemingly not a day having passed since the 1980s.
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“Oh my God, Molly! You look fabulous,” wrote one fan, echoing the sentiments of many on the photo Ringwald captioned, “Summer ending vibes ☀️😔.” Another fan wrote, “You’re still out here stealing our hearts like it’s detention hour.”
“You never age,” added another.
“My ’80s crush, always stunning!!!” shared an additional nostalgic fan, who was not alone in revisiting teenage crushes on the actress whose pouty performances in films like Sixteen Candles made Gen Xers see a relatable version of themselves on screen.
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Now 57, Ringwald still boasts her signature red hair and remains a near doppelgänger for Sixteen Candles’ Samantha Baker or The Breakfast Club’s Claire Standish.
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Ringwald is now the mother of three and has carved out a thriving career not only as an actress but also as an author and singer. Still, she’ll always be Samantha to her legions of fans happily inspired to take a walk down memory lane — even if that means saying goodbye to summer. At least for now.
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Fans Say Molly Ringwald Hasn’t Aged Since ‘Sixteen Candles’: ‘You Never Age’ first appeared on Parade on Aug 18, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
