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Blanche Baker, Beloved “Sixteen Candles” Alum, Shares Sweet Family Moments
Blanche Baker, the actress fondly remembered as Ginny, the older sister to Molly Ringwald’s Samantha in the iconic film Sixteen Candles, recently offered fans a delightful glimpse into her personal life. On November 2nd, Baker, 68, posted a charming family photo, capturing a joyful “Fall outing with kids and grandkids.”
The snapshot, shared on Instagram, shows Baker surrounded by her loved ones in a park setting. She appeared alongside her two sons, Zane Van Dusen and James Magill, with Zane’s wife also present. Two of Baker’s grandchildren smiled brightly in front, completing the heartwarming family portrait.
Baker is a mother of four. She shares daughters Dara and Wynn, and son Zane, with her first husband, Bruce Van Dusen, to whom she was married from 1982 to 2002. She later married Mark Magill in 2003, and they welcomed their son James.
While Baker frequently shares personal updates on social media, it’s a rarer treat for fans to see her older children and grandchildren gathered together. However, the actress consistently marks significant family events with photos, such as celebrating her daughter Wynn’s third Emmy Award win in September. Baker also dotes on another grandchild, Sidney, Wynn’s young daughter, often sharing photos of their time together.
Baker Continues Her Acting Career
Beyond cherished family time, Baker remains an active presence in the entertainment industry. She has appeared in several short films in recent years and has a number of upcoming projects in the pipeline.
Baker’s career boasts a variety of impressive roles extending far beyond Sixteen Candles. In 1978, she earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Series for her work in the mini-series Holocaust, which also featured Meryl Streep. Her other notable credits include The Girl Next Door, Jersey Justice, Raw Deal, and the 1990 film adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale.