In the 1980s, I was an awkward, nerdy teenager with braces and unmanageable bangs, desperately trying to fit in. At that time, Molly Davis was the epitome of the cool girl I idolized—approachable, beautiful, and relatable. While I didn’t experience my first kiss until I was 16, through her roles, I envisioned a more thrilling high school life, one where I could eventually find my own Jake Ryan.
Fast forward to today, and Molly, now 47, continues her journey in the entertainment world, recently appearing in the adaptation of Jem and the Holograms. She has also carved out a niche for herself as a jazz singer and a writer, while embracing her role as a mother to three children: Ella, 11, and twins, Liam and Chloe, aged 5. It seems that the parenting hurdles faced by this Generation X icon mirror those encountered by many of us, particularly when it comes to raising children in a digital age and the complexities of sharing our stories in this new landscape.
Storytelling has always been a significant theme in Molly’s life, whether through acting, singing, or writing. Now, she shares her home with budding storytellers; her daughter Ella has even begun creating short films featuring her siblings.
I had the opportunity to meet Molly at a parenting event, and I admit, my inner adolescent was buzzing with excitement. Approaching someone I admired from my youth felt daunting, and I feared she might not live up to my expectations. However, she turned out to be warm and relatable, embodying the essence of a mom who understands.
We discussed the evolution of storytelling and the unique challenges of raising tweens in a world dominated by technology. Molly shared that her fascination with storytelling stems from her mother’s talent for sharing family memories. “I feel like there’s always one person in a family who is the keeper of the memories,” she explained. “I am always the one asking questions and getting my parents and grandparents to share their stories.”
Molly acknowledged the ways social media has transformed how we communicate and share our lives. “With platforms like Twitter, you have to condense your thoughts into bite-sized pieces, which can be both good and bad,” she noted. While she enjoys documenting her life with her husband and children online, she also craves the simplicity of in-person connections.
As a mother, Molly navigates the challenges of social media with her children. “I want to maintain their privacy while also sharing the joy they bring me,” she remarked. This balancing act is an ongoing conversation she has with her husband. Ella, now active on social media, often expresses eagerness to share their experiences online, prompting regular discussions about healthy usage.
Molly pointed out how social media influences her daughter’s generation. “Ella once remarked that our generation had fun dancing to music during wartime, while her peers are glued to their phones,” she recalled. “They miss out on the spontaneous joy of real-life interactions.”
Reflecting on the pressures of online visibility, Molly shared a recent moment when Ella deleted her Instagram account, claiming it was consuming too much of her time. “I wasn’t even worried until she mentioned it,” Molly said, rolling her eyes in a way that any child of the ’80s would recognize. “But I’m sure she’ll have it back soon enough.”
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