Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
#0Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 2:52pm
After seeing Molly last night at the Tonys, I am concerned about her playing Charity. She looks desperately out of shape.
I've seen her several times on TV recently and it really bugs me. I'd rather have a real "no-name" theatre actress with professional training and a dancer's body than a C-list celeb who looks like a train wreck. I am not saying that all actors have to be in top shape or thin. However, your body is your instrument when you are an actor/dancer. At least look like you give a damn. You can't just let yourself go.
Charity is aerobically grueling so I hope Molly pulls it together. I don't want to pay 70 bucks for reworked choreography.
Applegate was a top notch hoofer in tremendous shape athletically who committed 120% to Charity-body, mind & spirit. I hope Molly steps up.
#1re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 2:53pmThe problem with Molly was the fact that she seemed out of it, not that she gained 5 pounds.
#2re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 2:55pmNo jab at Molly here, but it looked like a lot more than 5 pounds, is she expecting? Just asking.
#3re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 2:56pmGood point muscle-what what with her eyes? I was vacillating between eye lift or pain meds?
#4re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 2:57pmShe looked like she was just released from an asylum.
#6re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:08pmOh, Ms. Ringwald has always had the creepy eye thing going on.
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#7re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:10pmSweet Scarity! She was disturbing. Yikes
#8re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:19pmIf her friends could see her now. Oy vey.
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#9re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:28pmMy friend asked if she'd had a stroke. I said, "No but she might have had a bad botox job." She did look out of shape too, but she might not have looked as bad if she'd worn a dress that fit her.
#10re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:29pm
Hopefully she can get in shape in time for the tour.
It'll be nice to have a red-headed Charity again.
#11re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:31pmIf we're talking red-headed Charitys, I'd take any Broadway chorus girl with a dye job over Molly at this point. Heck, I'd even take Marilu Henner. At least she takes care of herself hardcore.
#12re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:36pmMarilu Henner as Charity? Please take that back right now!! I think I just had an anurizm.
#13re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:37pmMarilu looks younger than Molly even though she's twice her age. Somebody with computer skills please post side by side pics. LOL I'll never take it back. :)
#14re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:40pmWell.....I suppose you have a point. But who has less stage presence? I really dont know. It's a toss-up. I still the lesser of the evils is the wide-eyed Ms. Ringwald.
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#15re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:52pm
Gotta jump on the Molly-bashing bandwagon because I was completely horrified when I saw her at the Tonys. I definitely think that she got some seriously bad plastic surgery -- her eyes were really freaking me out.
But that does not explain the bizarre lip-curl action she had going on -- if any of you Tivo'd the Tonys, put her presentation in slo-mo and you'll see what I'm talking about. Scary.
#16re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:55pm
Well truthfully, the actress that should be playing the role on tour..
is without a doubt, Paige Davis. Has A LOT of training in all 3 areas. Wonderful dancer. And a lovely red head.
The Weisslers ofcourse wanted a bigger name.
#17re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 3:55pmWell, that's what she gets for years putting her lipstick on with her breasts.
#18re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 4:04pmLjay, you are soooo right. Paige would be ideal. I know Trading Spaces isn't so popular anymore, but I'd venture to guess that Paige is a more recent celeb than Molly and certainly more fine tuned as a triple threat. Paige would be the best Charity. Even if they tagged it as starring "Trading Spaces Paige Davis" they would get a draw. I think after seeing Molly last night many will stay away in droves.
#19re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 4:07pmI was surprised how she looked at the show. I wouldn't worry too much how her body is because when she starts dancing everyday she'll be getting a good work out. The one thing that was freaky was the way she was acting. And I don't remember her eyes like that in older films.
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#20re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 4:11pm
I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this.
My mom said she reminded her of the guy from x-men when he gets turned into a mutant.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#21re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 4:14pmI was definitely just thinking about this.
#22re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 4:18pm
She IS scary..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JKboiPjSr18
#23re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 4:20pmThey are changing the title to Suprised Charity.
#24re: Molly Ringwald as Sweet Charity?
Posted: 6/12/06 at 4:30pmIn rewatching the clip, for a second I thought it could be Carol Burnett-presently. That is not good for Molly.
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