THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Pretty in Pink' 35 years later

Olivia SinghFeb 18, 2021, 17:23 IST

Andrew McCarthy and Molly Ringwald in "Pretty in Pink."Paramount Pictures

"Pretty in Pink" was released in February 1986, starring Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy.
The movie was directed by Howard Deutch and written by John Hughes.
Ringwald's more recent work includes roles on "Riverdale" and Netflix's "The Kissing Booth" movies.

"Pretty in Pink" has solidified itself as an iconic romantic comedy since it was first released in 1986.

The film was directed by Howard Deutch, written by John Hughes, and starred Molly Ringwald - who appeared in three of Hughes' iconic '80s movies.

Here's what the cast has been up to since the film was released.

Molly Ringwald starred as Andie, a fashionable teen who spent her free time drawing fashion sketches.

Molly Ringwald in "Pretty in Pink." Paramount Pictures

Molly Ringwald in February 2020. Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Andrew McCarthy in "Pretty in Pink." Paramount Pictures

Andrew McCarthy in November 2018. Walter McBride/WireImage

Jon Cryer in "Pretty in Pink." Paramount Pictures

Jon Cryer in March 2020. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Harry Dean Stanton in "Pretty in Pink." Paramount Pictures

Harry Dean Stanton in March 2015. Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Annie Potts in "Pretty in Pink." Paramount Pictures

Annie Potts in June 2019. Paul Archuleta/Getty Images

James Spader in "Pretty in Pink." Paramount Pictures

James Spader in May 2019. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP