Molly Ringwald says one person made Secret Life of the American Teenager the ‘worst’ experience of her career
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Key Points:
- Molly Ringwald ranked The Secret Life of the American Teenager as her worst TV or film project during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, citing difficulties with one unnamed co-star despite enjoying the rest of the cast.
- Ringwald played the mother of Shailene Woodley’s character on the ABC Family drama, which aired from 2008 to 2012 and focused on a teenager navigating pregnancy and relationships.
- She praised her role in Pretty in Pink as a career highlight, noting it was written specifically for her by director John Hughes and expressing fondness for her costumes in the film.
- Ringwald also revealed regret over turning down Demi Moore’s role in the 1990 blockbuster Ghost, acknowledging Moore’s strong performance and the film’s critical and commercial success.
