What Has Phoebe Cates Been Up To Since Fast Times At Ridgemont High?
Phoebe Cates became famous for playing the confident Linda Barrett in the 1982 teen movie classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and she had a brief acting career before deciding to step away from the industry. Linda is best friends with Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and the two characters' frank conversations about sex are some of the most memorable quotes. The story follows teenagers attending high school in the San Fernando Valley and dives into subjects like dating, drug use, and wanting to grow up quickly. The film, directed by Amy Heckerling, became famous for its soundtrack and honest tone.
Many now-famous actors starred in Fast Times, including Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, and Eric Stoltz. While Cates became known for playing Kate Beringer in the horror comedy Gremlins and its sequel, several of her '80s and '90s roles were brief and forgettable. The actor will always be remembered...
Many now-famous actors starred in Fast Times, including Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, and Eric Stoltz. While Cates became known for playing Kate Beringer in the horror comedy Gremlins and its sequel, several of her '80s and '90s roles were brief and forgettable. The actor will always be remembered...
- 1/9/2023
- by Aya Tsintziras
- ScreenRant
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