movie roles turned down by Molly Ringwald

Roles turned down by Molly Ringwald:


Blue Velvet

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


The Breakfast Club

Molly Ringwald really wanted to play Allison but Ally Sheedy had already been promised the part.
Actor who got the part: Ally Sheedy


Ghost

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


If Lucy Fell

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


Pretty Woman

Ringwald was considered to play the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Julia Roberts


Scream

Turned down the lead role because she didnt want to be playing a teen at 27.
Actor who got the part: Neve Campbell


Some Kind of Wonderful

Molly Ringwald turned down the role of Amanda Jones which did not make John Hughes happy.
Actor who got the part: Lea Thompson


When Harry Met Sally...

Molly Ringwald was offered the part of Sally but could not fit in schedule.
Actor who got the part: Meg Ryan