Molly Ringwald made a delightful appearance at the New York premiere of “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” on September 30, 2025. The popular actress came on to the event with her oldest daughter, Mathilda Gianopoulos. They weren’t done there—they delighted attendees continuously as they stopped to take pictures with fans on the red carpet. Yet their powerful mother-daughter relationship really came through.
Molly Ringwald, famous for her iconic role in “The Breakfast Club,” shared moments from the evening on her Instagram account. She expressed her affection for Mathilda in a heartfelt caption, stating, “My date and my ♥️#daughter #firstborn #bettedaviseyes.” As expressive as it is, this feeling of exclusivity attests to their closeness. Ringwald took on the role of Mathilda at the age of only 36 herself.
Mathilda Gianopoulos, now a young woman, was conceived in a rather unique setting—the dressing room at Studio 54 during the final days of Molly’s run as Sally Bowles in the musical “Cabaret” in 2003. This personal history casts a long shadow on their relationship. Ringwald often writes about her desire to become a mother in those years.
“At that age, the biological clock is a real thing, and it had kind of become deafening. All I could think about was: must have kids.” – Molly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald writes this biography with her husband, Panio Gianopoulos. Collectively, they are parenting Gianopoulos’ 16-year-old twins, Roman and Adele Gianopoulos, and Mathilda. This sweet family dynamic reveals a loving approach to their life together, which has clearly helped them create a deep bond with each other.
At the opening, Molly Ringwald was a vision in a snow white satin shirt and sharp pleated pleather skirt. She finished off her show-stopping ensemble with a chic pair of golden stilettos. In keeping with her mother’s Parisian chic, Mathilda was dressed in a white satin gown trimmed with artificial roses and ballet shoes dyed fuschia. Their matching ensembles served to underscore their indivisibility and personal aesthetic even more.
Once the premiere began, both Molly and Mathilda boomed under the spotlight. With wildly contagious exuberance, they ushered in this fresh new era of cinema. Electrifying in every sense. Their appearance together represents an important turn for the film. It shows the complicated journey of a mother and daughter as they work to build their lives together in the spotlight.
