#12: Carlin Glynn Now
After Sixteen Candles, Glynn worked steadily in film and theater, winning a Tony Award for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. She continued acting in movies like Three Days of the Condor and appeared in numerous TV guest roles, known for her wit and elegance on screen.
In later years, she stepped back from acting and focused on family, including her daughter, actress Mary Stuart Masterson. Glynn passed away in 2023, remembered as a versatile performer who brought intelligence and humor to every role, including her memorable turn as Samantha’s scatterbrained mom.