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Molly Ringwald, the 1980s teen sensation, recently expressed her belief that the iconic "Brat Pack" movies, directed by John Hughes, would undergo significant changes if they were to be remade in the present day, nearly four decades after their original release.

The actress pointed out that the films, which were predominantly "White," would need to be more diverse to reflect the current times.

Ringwald, best known for her roles in these movies, stated at an award ceremony at the Miami Film Festival, "Those movies, the movies that I am so well known for, they were very much of the time. And, if you were to remake that now, I think it would have to be much more diverse. And … you couldn’t make a movie that White. Those movies are really, really, very White." This statement was made as she received Variety Magazine's Creative Vanguard Award, as reported by Breitbart.

The actress further emphasized that the films do not accurately depict the experiences of contemporary American teenagers. In a recent interview with the Evening Standard, Ringwald reiterated this sentiment, adding that the cast would need to be more diverse in today's age. She also humorously noted that the teenagers in "The Breakfast Club" would likely be engrossed in their smartphones.

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Ringwald, 56, is renowned for her role as Claire Standish in the iconic '80s film "The Breakfast Club," which followed a group of teenagers spending a Saturday in detention. She also starred in other popular John Hughes films of the era, such as "Pretty in Pink" and "Sixteen Candles."

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In a separate interview, Ringwald highlighted that certain elements of these films "haven't aged well." She specifically mentioned Judd Nelson's character, John Bender, in "The Breakfast Club," stating, "He essentially sexually harasses my character." She expressed relief that society's perspective on such behavior has significantly changed.

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During the #MeToo movement, Ringwald raised concerns about the "troubling" aspects of these films. However, she clarified, "I feel like it created an interesting conversation, but it was really important for me that people didn’t think I was denouncing the films at all because I’m not, because there’s so much I love about them and I think they’re powerful and connected to people’s memories and youths."

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Ringwald, who has left an indelible mark on cinematic history as the queen of '80s teen drama films, is also known for her role as Mary Andrews on The CW's "Riverdale" and her appearance on the popular '80s sitcom "The Facts of Life," prior to her iconic movie roles.

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