May 29th 2024.
Molly Ringwald, a beloved actress who rose to fame in the 1980s, recently shared her experiences of encountering "predators" in the entertainment industry. Best known for her iconic role in the hit movie The Breakfast Club, the 56-year-old opened up about the challenges she faced as a young woman in Hollywood.
Starting her career in her early teens, Molly was only 17 when The Breakfast Club was released. In a candid interview, she revealed that she had encountered "predators" during her time in the industry. Despite starring in other popular films such as Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink, Molly never felt like she was part of a community. She attributes this feeling to her young age and introverted nature, admitting that she was not into the party scene like many other young actors at the time.
During her appearance on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast, Molly shared that she was not fortunate enough to escape the predatory behavior that often plagues Hollywood. When host Marc Maron expressed relief that she had not been taken advantage of, Molly corrected him, saying, "Oh, I was taken advantage of." She explained that it was nearly impossible to be a young actress in Hollywood and not encounter predators.
Now a mother to a 20-year-old daughter, Mathilda, who is also pursuing a career in acting, Molly has tried to warn her about the dangers of the industry. However, Mathilda recently made her acting debut in the hit series The Idea of You on Amazon Prime. Despite her efforts to steer her daughter towards a different career path, Molly understands the appeal of showbiz and the struggles that come with it.
Reflecting on her own experiences, Molly shared that she often found herself in "questionable situations," but her survival instinct and strong sense of self-preservation helped her navigate through them. She also mentioned that she has a "superego," which played a significant role in protecting her from harm. However, she acknowledged that the reality of facing predators in Hollywood can be harrowing.
In addition to sharing her own story, Molly has also spoken out about problematic scenes in some of her films, including Sixteen Candles. In one particular scene, the male lead makes a disturbing comment about possibly "violating" his unconscious girlfriend. Molly admits that this scene, along with others directed by John Hughes, bothered her and would not be acceptable today. She acknowledges that times have changed, and what was once considered acceptable should never have been.
Despite the challenges and controversies she has faced in her career, Molly remains grateful that she was not a victim of sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein, who she worked with on the film Strike It Rich when she was 20 years old. In a 2017 article for The New Yorker, Molly opened up about her experience with Weinstein and the toxic culture of Hollywood.
Now, as she continues to navigate through the entertainment industry, Molly hopes for a better and safer future for her daughter and other young actors. She acknowledges that there is still work to be done, but she is optimistic about the progress being made. As she shares her story, she hopes to bring awareness to the issue and encourage others to speak out.
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