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Roles turned down by Molly Ringwald:
Molly Ringwald turned down the role of Sandy, because her mother objected to the graphic content in the film.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern
Molly Ringwald really wanted to play Allison but Ally Sheedy had already been promised the part.
Actor who got the part: Ally Sheedy
Ringwald auditioned for, but turned down the lead role in GHOST (1990). The role went to Demi Moore.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore
Had expected to star in the romantic comedy about a pair of friends who made a pact to leap off the Brooklyn Bridge if they hadn't found love by Lucy's 30th birthday.
Actor who got the part: Sarah Jessica Parker
Ringwald was considered to play the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Julia Roberts
Turned down the lead role because she didnt want to be playing a teen at 27.
Actor who got the part: Neve Campbell
Molly Ringwald turned down the role of Amanda Jones which did not make John Hughes happy.
Actor who got the part: Lea Thompson
Molly Ringwald was offered the part of Sally but could not fit in schedule.
Actor who got the part: Meg Ryan
Did you know that Molly Ringwald was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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