MOLLY RINGWALD | 54

Molly Ringwald rose to stardom during the 80s with her first major role in the mainstream entertainment scene thanks to her part in The Facts of Life. Though she didn’t last long in the sitcom, it came to her as a blessing in disguise and allowed her to work with an independent film called Tempest in 1982, where she got her legit shot towards stardom and earned her a nomination for Golden Globe’s New Star of the Year.

She later became one of the most prominent parts of the “Brat Pack” era and VH1 even placed her as the top contender for their 100 Greatest Teen Stars list. She never needed any lawyers during her professional career since she wanted to get a clean record on and off the screen. Ever wondered about The Breakfast Club star’s humble beginnings? Ringwald grew up in Roseville, California, as a blind jazz pianist and a chef. She started acting at five years old in a play titled Alice in Wonderland. She played the Dormouse and fell in love with the experience early.