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I Interviewed Molly Ringwald about Getting the Pretty Back

May 20, 2010 by Jennifer Donovan

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gettingprettybackMolly Ringwald and I are about the same age. I didn’t live out my teen years on screen as she did, but I did live out my teen years while watching her live out hers on screen.

In fact, in preparation for this feature, I went back and watched some of those Molly Ringwald teen movies that I haven’t seen in ages. Read my Books on Screen column at 5 Minutes for Books and find out how almost-40-year-old me enjoyed looking back at 80’s teen angst (and learn a bit more about Molly’s new book)
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She’s not one of those teen stars who runs away from her past, instead she seems to embrace it. In fact, in her new book Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family, and Finding the Perfect Lipstick she muses on her time as a teen superstar the same way that the rest of us would recall our first date or winning the speech tournament. I asked her, “What’s it like seeing your teen years up there on screen? Do you think you’ll be screening those movies for your kids?”

Molly Ringwald: I would love to watch the movies with my daughter, when she is ready. (I think we have a few years since she is only six!). I think the films are really special because they still speak to teens today, and have become a “rite of passage” of sorts. They don’t seem to be going anywhere.

Me: How is your motherhood experience just like all of ours (us non-Celebrity moms)?

Molly Ringwald: I think that we all deal with the same issues no matter what we do. I am a mom who is juggling work and motherhood and trying to find the right balance in my life just like any other working mom out there. I still worry about making sure that my children get the right amount of nutrients and that they get to bed on time, so I would venture to say that we aren’t all that different.

Me: How is your experience most different from ours?

Molly Ringwald: The only real difference is there is more public interest in what I do. People want my autograph, or photographers want to take pictures of me–which is still something that my daughter just doesn’t quite “get”.

Me: You book is called Getting the Pretty Back. Do you worry about the impact that the importance of “pretty” has on young girls? As a mom, how can we let them know that it’s okay to want to be pretty, yet it’s more important to be themselves?

Molly Ringwald: I explicitly state in my book that the way that I define pretty is not about an outward appearance, but rather about an attitude that we all seem to have when we are younger. I devote an entire chapter to this in the book so that everyone will know that I am not talking about physical beauty.

Me: My secret to “getting my pretty back” — feeling good about who I am and what I’m doing — is making sure I take time out for myself. I read voraciously, I love spending time with my husband watching TV on DVD, and I love treating myself to girls’ nights out or in. What do you do to remind yourself that you are important and worth it?

Molly Ringwald: Exactly that. Taking time for myself, also making sure that my husband and I spend time together to remember that we love each other independently of our children. He sets up cooking classes and water-color classes. We have a date night at least once a week, if not more. I make sure that I take the time to work out (even though I’m not crazy about it) just to make sure that I keep fit because that helps me to feel strong and like I can take on the world. (Or at least my six year old daughter)!!

Leave a comment here if you’d like to win a copy of Molly Ringwald’s book Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family, and Finding the Perfect Lipstick. We’ll announce the winner on June 5. The Giveaway is Closed.

Written by 5 Minutes for Mom contributor and book blogger Jennifer Donovan, who loves talking to other women, celebrities or not, about balance, motherhood, and friendship.

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book for review purposes.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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45 Comments

  1. busiemommie says

    June 4, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    I’d love to win this book! It looks like it would make for a good summer read!

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  2. Donna Holmberg says

    May 30, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    I grew up right alongside Molly Ringwald, but she sure has aged better than I have. LOL

    Having listened to several of her interviews, I find her to be thoughtful and caring and a genuinely sweet person. I’d love to meet her one day.

    Reply
  3. melissa n. says

    May 29, 2010 at 12:23 am

    I love Molly! I’d love to read this book 🙂

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  4. Amanda A says

    May 28, 2010 at 7:44 pm

    She is so cute – I would love to read this!

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  5. Lauren says

    May 28, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    Love all the Molly Ringwald movies… i am a big fan!!

    Reply
  6. Heather says

    May 27, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    Molly is one of my favorite actresses! I love her older movies plus her new show is great!

    Reply
  7. Michelle Stice says

    May 27, 2010 at 2:48 am

    I have heard about this book and would love to read it. Love that Molly Ringwald is still around and doing well.

    Reply
  8. amanda Daybyday says

    May 26, 2010 at 9:31 am

    I’ve always loved Molly Ringwald and would love to win this book.

    Reply
  9. Idaho Jill says

    May 24, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    I’ve always loved Molly Ringwald – still love Sixteen Candles the best!

    Reply
  10. Liz says

    May 24, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    I grew up watching Molly Ringwald and I’d love to read this.

    Reply
  11. Mozi Esmes Mom says

    May 24, 2010 at 8:27 am

    Count me in! She’s from my generation…

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  12. Terra Heck says

    May 23, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    Molly Ringwald is a favorite actress of mine. I’d like to read this book. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  13. Melissa says

    May 23, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    I love Molly and I would love to read this!

    Reply
  14. Kelly H says

    May 23, 2010 at 1:57 am

    would love to read this book, I watch Secret Life with my daughter who is turning 12 and it gives us lots of things to talk about — and since I treated myself to an 80’s night of movies a few New Years Eves’ ago Pretty in Pink has become one of her favorite movies and we watch it together at least once every six months it seems.

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  15. Sarah - PS Mom Reviews says

    May 22, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    Ooh, Molly Ringwald is great. I was a little young to enjoy her in her movie days, but I’ve made up for lost time. 😉 I enjoy watching her movies now, and I love her on “Secret Life”.

    Reply
  16. Sarah Morgan says

    May 22, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    Love Molly Ringwald! Would love to read her book.

    Reply
  17. Brenda Rupp says

    May 21, 2010 at 10:56 pm

    I would love to read the book!

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  18. Michele says

    May 21, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    Love her! I cannot wait to read this book.

    Reply
  19. Maggie says

    May 21, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    I am magicaly transported back in time when ever I watch Molly’s movies. I also grew up with people telling me I looked like her and often called me Molly! Lucky me : ) hope I win the book !!

    Reply
  20. Megret says

    May 21, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    I didn’t know she had a new book! I’d be so excited to win. 🙂

    Reply
  21. LaVonne says

    May 21, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    I have been watching her on ABC family channel and just love her still. Thanks for a chance to get a book!

    Reply
  22. Anita Yancey says

    May 21, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    I loved watching all of her movies, and I definitely would love to read this book. Please enter me. Thanks!

    Reply
  23. Linda Kish says

    May 21, 2010 at 11:42 am

    I’d love to have this book. I have always enjoyed Molly’s movies.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  24. CaroleM says

    May 21, 2010 at 9:31 am

    I love Molly!

    Reply
  25. Susan H. says

    May 21, 2010 at 8:51 am

    Great interview! I always thought she was a terrific actress. I’d love to read her book!

    Reply
  26. Angie says

    May 21, 2010 at 6:23 am

    Molly was one of my fave actresses back then! I’d love to read this book!

    Reply
  27. S.I.F. says

    May 21, 2010 at 2:51 am

    I am still such a sucker for those old movies, and I just adore Molly Ringwald… I love that you did this interview!

    Reply
  28. Karen says

    May 20, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    I loved watching her movies.

    Reply
  29. Amy says

    May 20, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    I SO loved Molly’s movies as a teen. She really spoke to a whole generation of girls I think.

    Reply
  30. tennille says

    May 20, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    Who didn’t love molly in the 80’s?

    Reply
  31. Christi says

    May 20, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    I’ve always loved her! I’m sure the book is excellent!

    Reply
  32. katklaw777 says

    May 20, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Molly is all grown up…luv to read this one, thanks.

    Reply
  33. Rebecca G says

    May 20, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    I’d love to win this book!

    Reply
  34. Martha C says

    May 20, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    I love autobiographies and I love Molly Ringwald. I would so love to read this book!

    Reply
  35. Andrea says

    May 20, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    Would love to read this 🙂

    Reply
  36. Elizabeth says

    May 20, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    i love her!

    Reply
  37. Stacie says

    May 20, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    I love Molly Ringwald…she just seems so grounded!

    Reply
  38. Jennifer says

    May 20, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    Molly Ringwald is just adorable and such a ‘normal’ mom!

    Reply
  39. Pamela says

    May 20, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    Molly Ringwald is a timeless beauty, inside and out!

    Reply
  40. Tammi says

    May 20, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Molly was one of my idols growing up – we both had red hair. Pretty in Pink remains my favorite movie of all time and I’m 37. So nice to see she’s got a book!

    Reply
  41. Laura R. says

    May 20, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Loved her movies!!! =)
    I just watched For Keeps the other night…

    Reply
  42. Debbie says

    May 20, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    I loved Molly Ringwald’s movies, they truly represented the innocence of the teenage years. I would love to read her book. Now I need to go watch her movies over again! Loved the interview!

    Reply
  43. edj says

    May 20, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Oh shoot–am I the first? That means I probably won’t win.
    Molly Ringwald! I adored her! I want to read her book! I need to go re-watch those movies!

    Reply

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