What Happened To The Cast Of 'Pretty In Pink'?
The 1986 romantic teen comedy-drama Pretty in Pink is today a cult classic. The story, which follows love and social cliques in high schools, is just as relevant nearly 40 years later. The movie was written by John Hughes, and it was named after a song by the Psychedelic Furs.
Today, we're taking a look at the cast of Pretty in Pink, and what they have been up to recently. Unfortunately, actors Harry Dean Stanton who played Jack Walsh, and Alexa Kenin, who played Jena Hoeman, have passed away, which is why they aren't included.
10 Molly Ringwald Appeared In 'The Kissing Booth' Franchise
Kicking the list off is Molly Ringwald who played Andie Walsh in Pretty in Pink. Recently, the actress could be seen as Mrs. Flynn in the Netflix teen rom-com franchise The Kissing Booth. When it comes to television, in 2010 Molly Ringwald could be seen as Mrs. Duncan in two episodes of the drama show Tales of the City, and she portrayed Mrs. Porter in one episode of the horror anthology show Creepshow in 2021.
9 Jon Cryer Is Playing Lex Luthor In Superhero Shows
Next up is Jon Cryer who played Philip F. "Duckie" Dale in the teen rom-com. Today, the actor is best known for his portrayal of Alan Harper on the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men. In 2019, Jon Cryer could be seen as Reuben Harris in the coming-of-age comedy movie Big Time Adolescence.
Apart from this, in 2020 he appeared as Lex Luthor in the superhero shows Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow. Last year, the actor appeared as himself in the comedy-drama show The Kominsky Method.
8 Annie Potts Stars In The Sitcom 'Young Sheldon'
Let's move on to Annie Potts who plays Iona in Pretty in Pink. Today, the actress is still active in the industry. In 2021, she portrayed Janine Melnitz in the supernatural comedy movie Ghostbusters: Afterlife and she voiced Edmée in the animated adventure movie Arlo the Alligator Boy. Apart from this, last year Potts also voiced Edmée in the animated Netflix show I Heart Arlo. Since 2017, the actress has been playing "Meemaw"/Constance "Connie" Tucker on the coming-of-age sitcom Young Sheldon
7 James Spader Stars In The Crime Show 'The Blacklist'
James Spader who played Steff McKee in the teen rom-com is next. While Spader hasn't appeared in a movie since 2015, he has been active on television.
Since 2013, the actor has been portraying Raymond "Red" Reddington in the crime thriller show The Blacklist.
6 Andrew McCarthy Is Appearing In Multiple Television Shows
Next up is Andrew McCarthy who played Blane McDonough in Pretty in Pink. In 2019, the actor could be seen as Mike Chamonix in the drama mystery movie Finding Julia. In 2020, the actor portrayed Mr. Fitzpatrick in the crime comedy-drama Good Girls, Director in the police procedural drama The Sinner, and Mr. St. George in the teen drama 13 Reasons Why.
5 Kate Vernon Is Mostly Working On Television
Let's move on to Kate Vernon who played Benny Hanson in the teen rom-com. In 2019, the actress appeared as Geneva Micklen in five episodes of the drama show The Morning Show. Last year, the actor portrayed Ava Breckenridge in the sci-fi drama Another Life.
4 Andrew Dice Clay Appeared In 'Pam & Tommy'
Andrew Dice Clay, who played Bouncer, is up next. Most recently, fans could see the actor as Rinaldo in the drama show Gravesend, and this year he could be seen as Louis 'Butchie' Peraino in the biographical drama miniseries Pam & Tommy which premiered on Hulu in February.
3 Kristy Swanson Works On Television Shows And Movies
Next on the list is Kristy Swanson who played Duckette in Pretty in Pink. In 2019, the actress could be seen as Julia Logan in a few episodes of the military drama show SEAL Team. Last year, Swanson portrayed Cindy Miller in the action drama movie Just Another Dream.
2 Dweezil Zappa Is A Talented Musician
Let's move on to Dweezil Zappa who played Simon in the teen rom-com. Dweezil Zappa is primarily a musician who also occasionally acts. His most recent solo album was Via Zammata released in 2015. The musician is the son of musical composer and performer Frank Zappa.
1 Gina Gershon Has An Upcoming Movie Coming Out
And finally, wrapping the list up is Gina Gershon who played Trombley in Pretty in Pink. This year she could be seen as Alice in the drama movie Emily the Criminal, and she is set to play Moxxi in the upcoming sci-fi action movie Borderlands. On television, in 2019 she could be seen as Gladys Jones in the teen drama Riverdale, as well as Jeanie Bloom in the medical drama New Amsterdam. That same year she also appeared as Melania Trump in the legal drama The Good Fight. In 2021, she portrayed Oracle in the teen comedy show Betty.
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