Looking Back
Pretty in Pink 25th Anniversary
The films of John Hughes are iconic for all the right reasons. His writing captured young people with honesty and compassion, whether they were rich, poor, cool, goofy, or some crazy '80s combination. Set in the pre-iPod/cellphone era, these films depict a more innocent time, albeit one in which leg warmers were stylish. "Pretty in Pink" (1986) is Hughes and (first time!) director Howard Deutch at their best. By Brett Singer
Annie Potts
Then: The always charming Annie Potts played Iona, Andie’s employer, best friend, and fashion/love guru. (“Andie, hon. Listen, it’s after 7:00. Don’t waste good lip gloss.”) She even gets a smooch from the Duckman: “I know I’m old enough to be his mother, but when the Duck laid that kiss on me last night, I swear my thighs just went up in flames! He must practice on melons or something.” The wonderful wigs she wore were just the icing on a deliciously ’80s cake.
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