How old was Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In the movie Pretty in Pink, Molly Ringwald was at the age of:

17 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

The calculation of the shown age took into account the first day of the year in which the movie Pretty in Pink was released:

January 1, 1986

And the day Molly Ringwald was born, which is:

February 18, 1968

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Molly Ringwald might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.