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Molly Ringwald says John Hughes wouldn’t want his films remade and they can’t be remade without his permission, which he reportedly didn’t grant; she believes remakes aren’t appropriate and would prefer new interpretations that address today’s issues, with The Breakfast Club seen as the most relevant Hughes work. Ringwald shared these thoughts at Sundance while promoting Run Amok.
Molly Ringwald says John Hughes movies like The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles shouldn’t be remade, noting Hughes’s death means he wouldn’t approve and suggesting modern works inspired by his themes instead. She argues remakes would recreate a different era, and she’d rather see filmmakers tackle today’s issues and diversity, with Hughes’s family potentially guiding decisions.
Universal Pictures is re-releasing 'The Breakfast Club' in theaters on September 7 and 10 to celebrate its 40th anniversary, highlighting its cultural impact and enduring popularity among audiences.
NBC's Kristen Welker and her husband John Hughes have welcomed their second child, a baby boy named John Zachary Welker Hughes, via surrogate. The couple, who married in 2017, are also parents to a daughter named Margot, born in 2021, also via surrogate. Welker expressed gratitude towards their surrogate, calling her an "angel on earth."
Molly Ringwald reflects on The Breakfast Club, acknowledging that certain elements of the film, such as Judd Nelson's character sexually harassing her character, haven't aged well. She also discusses her experiences working on other 1980s teen films directed by John Hughes, expressing discomfort with certain scenes and the changing societal standards. Despite this, she appreciates the films for giving teens permission to express their feelings.