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EXCLUSIVE: Actress Sofia Black-D’Elia, who currently stars in the critically acclaimed comedy series Single Drunk Female for Freeform and Hulu, has signed with CAA for representation.

Kelly Ripa often opens up about her family life on Live with Kelly and Ryan, and shared a sweet story from their time together in the pandemic on Friday's show.READ: Kelly Ripa's foyer in her New York townhouse will give you chillsWhen guest Ally Sheedy came to the studio for a chat, conversation naturally turned to her famous movie, The Breakfast Club.The former Hope and Faith actress told Ally that her children, Michael, Lola and Joaquin, saw the classic film for the first time during the pandemic, and that it "changed their lives".VIDEO: Kelly Ripa reveals touching story about her childrenShe began: "You know what's so funny… During the pandemic, we were all together and for my kids, every night was movie night."MORE: David Muir marks special family celebration with rare family photo as Kelly Ripa sends her loveSEE: Kelly Ripa shares a new glimpse inside her bedroom at incredible New York townhouseShe continued: "Mark [Consuelos] turned to them one night and said: 'Have you guys ever seen The Breakfast Club?' They hadn't, but we changed their lives with The Breakfast Club."Through laughter, Ally replied: "I'm so sorry." Kelly Ripa recently revealed she had introduced her children to The Breakfast Club during the pandemicKelly continued: "It really holds up. It holds up," adding that she was a big fan of it when it came out, and still is.MORE: Kelly Ripa shares heartwarming photo of son Joaquin - and she's so proudMORE: Kelly Ripa receives 'best gift ever' from oldest son Michael"It has had this really long life, it surprises me as a matter of fact," Ally replied.

Ally Sheedy’s most recent role hits close to home. The actress stars in Freeform’s "Single Drunk Female" where she plays a mother whose adult daughter moves back home after a stint in rehab. Sheedy  sought help for her own addiction battle in 1989.

For Ally Sheedy, it’s all about being there for her child.

Ally Sheedy says it has been educational watching her child's trans journey.And the 59-year-old movie star added things could not be going better with Beckett Lansbury, 27, whom she shares with her ex-husband, 60-year-old actor David Lansbury, who is the nephew of Angela Lansbury.'I've learned a lot,' the 1980s icon told Peoplethis week. 'Beck doesn't hide anything.'The St Elmo's Fire star also said: 'And I feel very comfortable talking to anyone whose kid is just beginning the process of transition.

Ally Sheedy rose to fame as part of Hollywood’s Brat Pack in the ‘80s – but today, she’s keeping busy as a college professor. "Some of [my students] Google me, or they have a great filmography in their head and they’ve seen what I’ve done," the 59-year-old told People magazine on Thursday. "I’m very open to talking about my experiences.

For Simone Finch, the creator and executive producer behind Freeform’s upcoming Single Drunk Female, the comedy starring Sofia Black-D’Elia and Ally Sheedy comes from a deeply personal place.

Rob Lowe is paying tribute to one of the the most iconic films of the 1980s.

Ready for a reboot! Rob Lowe thinks a Brat Pack reunion would give the world something to smile about after a challenging year.

Joel Schumacher has sadly passed away at the age of 80.

Ally Sheedy has said The Breakfast Club would be a “completely different movie” if it was made today and the 1985 film was controlled by “the straight white male perspective”.

Don’t expect a remake of The Breakfast Club to ever happen.