Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald were a 1980s power couple, and it all started with a bold move by Ringwald. Hall, 56, shared an exclusive story with Us Weekly about how Ringwald confessed her feelings to him during the filming of The Breakfast Club.
The Unexpected Confession
“One of the funniest things that happened during the making of The Breakfast Club was Molly Ringwald cornering me in the school hallway to tell me she had a big crush on me,” Hall revealed. This unexpected confession led to the two actors dating, making Hall’s character, Brian Johnson, the one who “got the girl in the end.”
Beyond The Breakfast Club
Hall’s career has continued to thrive, with his current role alongside Jessica Alba in Netflix’s Trigger Warning. When he’s not acting, Hall enjoys cooking and has a special fondness for Italian food, which is no surprise given his Italian/Irish American heritage. His favorite meal is chicken Parmesan with penne marinara pasta.
Personal Life and Interests
Hall’s personal life is filled with interesting facts. He proposed to his wife in Taormina, Italy, and they recently welcomed their son, Michael Anthony Hall II. He is a fan of the late Anthony Bourdain and enjoys spending time in prayer and reflection. Hall’s go-to album is Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin, and his favorite karaoke song is Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion”.
Celebrity Connections
Hall has a star-studded phonebook, with notable contacts including Mike Tyson and Robert Downey Jr. He has also been starstruck by meeting Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden in 1986. Hall’s love for Richard Pryor inspired him to ad-lib in the blues bar scene in Weird Science.
Fun Facts
Hall’s pet peeve is negativity, and he loves to vacation in Harbour Island in the Bahamas. He was an ace pitcher in his Little League days and enjoys taking bike rides along the coast to decompress. His guilty pleasure is his Porsche 911 4S Carrera, and his favorite smell is the ocean breeze off the Pacific.Hall’s story is a testament to the power of taking risks and following one’s passions, both on and off the screen.
