*Andie Walsh is a fictional character appearing in the 1986 film Pretty in Pink, from which she serves as the protagonist. She is portrayed by Molly Ringwald.

She is a teenage girl living in a working-class family with her single father, who is often unemployed. She has been the target of bullying by Steff, a wealthy boy at school, and her best friend Duckie has been secretly in love with her for a long time. She has been dating Blane McDonough, one of the popular boys at school, but Steff's presence as Blane's best friend has caused tension between the couple.

Living… in a working-class family with her single father, who is often unemployed. She has always been unpopular and bullied by Steff, a wealthy boy at school. Meanwhile her longtime best friend, Duckie, is not-so-secretly in love with her.

Visiting… TRAX, the record store owned by her mentor, Iona. Iona is the closest thing Andie has to a mother figure, but she’s more of a quirky, Lorelai Gilmore kind of mother than a June Cleaver type.

Interests… fashion and, yes, everything pink. Andie’s edgy, thrift-chic fashion choices are all of her own creation, and Iona and Duckie often admire her feminine-yet-edgy style.

Relationship Status… dating Blane McDonough, one of the popular, preppy boys at school. Blane’s not like his friends, though, and he doesn’t care what Andie’s home life is like. Unfortunately, Blane’s best friend is also Andie’s primary tormenter – Steff – and he causes problems between the couple.

Challenge… not limiting herself due to her upbringing. Andie doesn’t even consider attending prom until Iona insists it’s important. Who cares if her dress isn’t as expensive as everyone else’s, or if the boy she likes won’t go with her because she doesn’t fit in with his friends? Andie needs to stop being ashamed of where she comes from so that she can love herself, and let herself take risks and enjoy life.

Personality… bold, poised, and genuine. Andie knows exactly who she is and she’s fine with it, even though she’s fully aware that not all of her peers feel the same way. She refuses to be pushed around, even by someone as influential as Steff.*