Molly Ringwald rose to fame as a key member of the Brat Pack, a group of young actors frequently cast together in iconic coming-of-age movies during the 1980s. Her collaborations with director John Hughes, particularly in films like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, solidified her status as a teen idol and a defining face of that era in Hollywood. Recently, the 56-year-old actress opened up about her harrowing experiences while growing up in the entertainment industry, especially after her daughter decided to become an actress. She candidly revealed that she was taken advantage of by older men in Hollywood, shedding light on the darker side of her early career and the challenges she faced as a young star navigating a complex and often predatory environment. Molly Ringwald shares details of her encounter with sexual predators in Hollywood 01 May 2019 – New York, New York – Molly Ringwald at the Planned Parenthood of New York City Spring Gala at Center415 in Midtown. Photo Credit: LJ Fotos/AdMedia During an interview on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast, The Breakfast Club star shared a troubling aspect of her past with the host. Despite being a very conservative child, she encountered numerous sexual predators while growing up. Ringwald highlighted that Hollywood was rife with predatory stars and executives, making it nearly impossible for any young actress to avoid them. RELATED: Molly Ringwald Talks About The ‘Breakfast Club’ Scene That ‘Hasn’t Aged Well’ She reflected on her experiences, emphasizing that they happened even though her parents were highly protective. The actress believed that the outcomes could have been much worse without such vigilant parents. 24 May 2018- Beverly Hills, California – Molly Ringwald. “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” FYC Event held at The Writers Guild Theater. Photo Credit: Faye Sadou/AdMedia The actress says it is hard convincing her daughter Malthida not to take up acting Ringwald explained that her attempts to convince her 20-year-old daughter Mathilda, whom she had with her husband Panio Gianopoulos, about the dangers of Hollywood, have been unsuccessful. Despite her efforts to warn her daughter several times, she remains determined to follow in her mother’s footsteps. 07 November 2022 – New York, New York – Molly Ringwald at the Apple Original Film SPIRITED at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. Photo Credit: LJ Fotos/AdMedia She added that she is having a hard time supporting Mathilda’s decision because of her awkward experience, which made her develop a remarkable survival instinct and a strong sense of self-worth. Click for next Article The post Molly Ringwald Admits Facing Sexual Predators As A Young Actress In Hollywood appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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Public discourse about minimum wage and living wages has been ongoing for years, with people debating whether the government should mandate a minimum hourly pay for workers. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the first federal minimum wage law in 1938, setting the lowest wage a worker could be paid at 25 cents per hour. Nearly a century later, the federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr, holding steady since 2009, with people lobbying to raise it to at least $15/hr for over a decade. However, in addition to federal law, each state has its own laws, a handful of which establish a state minimum wage higher than $15, a handful of which don't have a set minimum wage at all and everything in between.Cost of living has also been a hot topic as inflation has squeezed everyone's wallets and certain cities and states have become utterly unaffordable, especially for people in low-wage jobs or who who are just starting out in their careers. So how do minimum wage and cost of living correlate state-by-state? Are there any sweet spots with a high(er) minimum wage and low(er) cost of living? While there’s no perfect storm of super low cost of living and super high minimum wage—for instance, Washington, D.C. has the highest state minimum wage at $17/hr, but housing costs 140% more than the national average—there are some states where the ratio is far more favorable than others. According to Insider Monkey, here are the top six states where you can get the most bang for your minimum wage buck. 6. New MexicoThe Land of Enchantment offers a relatively decent living for its $12/hr minimum wage thanks to the state's below average cost of living. According to Rent Cafe, housing in New Mexico is 8% lower than the national average, monthly utilities are 9% lower, food is 4% lower, transportation is 3% lower and healthcare, goods and services are 2% lower. According to Smart Asset, Albuquerque, New Mexico ranks as No. 10 in U.S. cities where minimum wage goes the furthest.5. New JerseyThe Garden State's relatively higher-than-average cost of living is counteracted by relatively solid minimum wage of $14.13/hr. Most of the cost of living in New Jersey is wrapped up in housing, which is 30% higher than the national average, according to Rent Cafe, and utilities, which are 12% higher. Goods and services are 5% higher, but healthcare is 2% lower than the national average. Food and transportation are 1% and 2% higher, respectively. 4. ConnecticutWith both a cost of living and minimum wage slightly higher than New Jersey, Connecticut rolls in at No. 4 with a $15/hr minimum wage. Where the Constitution State hits hardest is in utilities, which Rent Cafe places at 30% higher than the national average, and housing, which is 24% higher. Healthcare and goods and services are both 9% higher, while transportation and food are just 1% and 2% above average. 3. MissouriThe Show-Me State says, "Show me the money!" with its somewhat respectable $12/hr minimum wage, which goes pretty far with its relatively low cost of living. Housing is the biggest cost benefit Missouri offers at 18% lower than the national average. But utilities, food, healthcare, and goods and services are also all below average, with only transportation landing right at the national average. Additionally, St. Louis clocked in at No. 5 for a minimum wage real-world value of $13.68 when adjusting for the city's lower-than-average cost of living. 2. Washington With the highest state minimum wage in the nation (unless you count Washington, D.C.), Washington's $16.48/hr puts it in second place when accounting for cost of living. Make no mistake, Washington isn't cheap overall, with a cost of living 15% higher than the national average. Housing and transportation hit hard at 29% and 27% higher than the national average, respectively. Healthcare is pricey as well at 20% higher than average. Food costs 12% more, but utilities clock in at 7% less than the national average.Two cities in Washington hit the top 15 for highest real minimum wage value, though, with Seattle at No. 13 and Spokane at No. 2.1. IllinoisIf you want the best bang for your minimum wage buck, head to the Prairie State with its $13/hr minimum wage and 8% lower than average cost of living. Housing in Illinois is 22% lower than average and utilities are 10% lower. The only expense that comes in higher than average for Illinois is transportation at 3% above average, which isn't enough to keep it out of the top spot. However, there are some minimum wage sweet spots in certain U.S. cities that aren't reflected in these state rankings. According to Smart Asset, Denver, CO, is the city where minimum wage goes the farthest in the nation. Colorado comes in at a respectable 7th place in state minimum-wage-to-cost-of-living ratio, but Denver has its own mandatory minimum wage of $18.29/hr.A citywide minimum wage is part of what puts Seattle at the No. 13 spot on that same list. Seattle is one of the most expensive cities in the U.S., but its $19.97 minimum wage for most workers changes the ratio in its favor. Other cities in the top 10 include Buffalo, NY; Minneapolis, MN; Tucson, AZ; St. Paul, MN; Phoenix, AZ and Stockton, CA.The minimum wage conversation may vary widely across the U.S., with different costs of living and different state laws on the books. But if you're looking to move someplace where your wage will go the furthest, these six states will likely be your best bet to check out first.

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Disturbed’s frontman David Draiman has received the joint Jerusalem Post and World Zionist Organization award for outstanding contributions in the fight against antisemitism. Draiman noted that he lost many of his colleagues and friends over his defense of the Jewish people. “The world can seem like a very, very dark place these days,” added Draiman in his acceptance speech on 6/3 in New York City. “But I can tell you from my own personal experience that it takes incredibly powerful light in order to dispel darkness.”  Draiman’s father and grandfather served in the Israel Defense Forces and both of the singer’s maternal grandparents were Holocaust survivors. ### The post Disturbed’s David Draiman Receives Award appeared first on RockinTown.