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Cryer: Costars Cringed at Iconic Pretty in Pink Dance
4 May
Summary
- Jon Cryer reflects on Pretty in Pink's 40th anniversary.
- Andrew McCarthy initially found Duckie's dance scene embarrassing.
- The actors' rift from the 1980s was mended in 2012.
As Pretty in Pink marks its 40th anniversary, Jon Cryer is looking back on memorable moments from the 1986 John Hughes classic. The film, released on February 28, 1986, is being celebrated four decades later. Cryer, who starred as Duckie, discussed his character's famous dance scene set to Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness." He explained his intention was to showcase Duckie's potential, aiming to prove how great he could be.
However, not all cast members shared Cryer's enthusiasm at the time. Andrew McCarthy, who played Blane, recalled watching Cryer perform the dance sequence and initially finding it "really embarrassing." McCarthy later acknowledged the scene's unexpected brilliance and Cryer's commitment. Cryer and McCarthy, who portrayed rivals in the film, experienced a rift in the 1980s, but reportedly mended their relationship in 2012.
