Star embraces sweet cause

 
By Madeleine Marr
Published: June 14, 2010

Fans of 1984's teen classic " Sixteen Candles ” probably can't imagine Joan Cusack as a mom. It's hard to erase the image of her playing the ultimate geek in a head retainer trying unsuccessfully to grab a drink at a water fountain.

Believe it; the perennial sidekick is 47 now and still enjoys a successful career, with about 50 films behind her including "My Sister's Keeper,” " Confess...


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