Shailene Woodley Admits She ‘Didn’t Know’ Molly Ringwald on Set of The Secret Life of the American Teenager

 In a recent interview, Shailene Woodley shared a surprising anecdote about her time working on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, revealing that she "didn’t know" who her co-star Molly Ringwald was at the time. Woodley, now known for her roles in films like Divergent and The Fault in Our Stars, was only 15 when she starred on the show. Raised without much exposure to television, she was unfamiliar with Ringwald’s iconic roles in '80s classics such as The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles.

Woodley described her relationship with Ringwald on set as a positive one, seeing her as a “beautiful older sister” figure who was protective of her. This bond allowed Woodley to connect with Ringwald without the pressure of her celebrity status, benefiting from Ringwald’s guidance and support during the challenges of being a young actress in Hollywood. Ringwald, a former teen star herself, likely understood these pressures, which helped her mentor Woodley throughout the series​

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This revelation adds an interesting layer to the dynamic between the two actresses, highlighting how generational differences and unique backgrounds shaped their on-screen mother-daughter relationship.