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Molly Ringwald Calls Teen Drama ‘Worst’, Praises Pretty in Pink

8/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Molly Ringwald told Andy Cohen she rated *The Secret Life of the American Teenager* a one, calling it the worst.
She blamed an unnamed cast or crew member for a difficult set that lowered her rating.
Ringwald praised the ensemble, especially Shailene Woodley, and said she loved the cast.
She gave *Pretty in Pink* a perfect ten and regretted declining Demi Moore’s 1990 *Ghost* role, a film that earned $505.7 million.

History

Historical Context

In February 1985 John Hughes released *The Breakfast Club*, a low-budget ($1 million) Universal Pictures teen drama that earned $51.5 million and defined the 1980s “Brat Pack” era. Its focus on five high-school cliques resonated with audiences, launching Molly Ringwald’s star power and shaping later teen-show casting. The film’s cultural impact earned National Film Registry preservation in 2016.

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Story summary

Molly Ringwald told Andy Cohen she rated *The Secret Life of the American Teenager* a one, calling it the worst.
She blamed an unnamed cast or crew member for a difficult set that lowered her rating.
Ringwald praised the ensemble, especially Shailene Woodley, and said she loved the cast.
She gave *Pretty in Pink* a perfect ten and regretted declining Demi Moore’s 1990 *Ghost* role, a film that earned $505.7 million.

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