Cates got her big break at age 17 when she played teen queen Linda Barrett in the 1982 high school comedy Fast Times — a movie that would make her an ‘80s icon. Cates worked steadily throughout the ...

No brunette beauty better represents the ’80s than Phoebe Cates. Whether she’s climbing out of a swimming pool in slow motion, donning a red bikini to the sounds of “Moving in Stereo” by The Cars, or ...

Fast Times at Ridgemont High was the ultimate coming-of-age movie and the start for some very famous faces. Along with its killer soundtrack, this summer of 1982 comedy focused on a group of high ...

Fast Times at Ridgemont High helped redefine the coming-of-age movie. Earlier that same year, Penn recalled landing his breakout role as Spicoli, telling Jimmy Fallon that the audition went "terribly.

“I think of theater as what I like to do most. … I've only felt happy as an actress for about two years. I rarely watch my film work,” she admitted in 1988. The one-time teen idol kept busy personally ...

'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' premiered 43 years ago on Aug. 13, 1982 Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock Fast Times at Ridgemont High helped redefine the coming-of-age ...