Ladies of the 80s Tournament - WINNER: Elisabeth Shue

By the score of 19-18, Elisabeth Shue pulled out the victory over "the Princess of the 80s," Molly Ringwald. Congrats to Ms. Shue, and once again, thanks to all that voted, commented, promoted, and generally had fun wuth this.

Elisabeth Shue



80s Highlights: The Karate Kid, Adventures in Babysitting, Cocktail, Back to the Future, Part II

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Ladies of the 80s Tournament - CHAMPIONSHIP Round: Elisabeth Shue (1) vs Molly Ringwald (6)

Previous results: See below. Click here to view the updated full bracket.

Before we get to today's vote, let's do two things. First, give yourselves a pat on the back as I thank you so much for voting and offering your takes on the matchups of the day, every day for the last month or so. It's been a fun diversion, but only because of all of the back and forth between you guys and gals.

Second, let's take a look at the road these brave women took to get to the championship. Please cue up "Wind Beneath My Wings" on your iPod and/or other listening device.

Elisabeth Shue


So I was the one with all the glory,

P.J. Soles

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while you were the one with all the strength.

Tanya Roberts

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A beautiful face without a name for so long.

Rae Dawn Chong

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A beautiful smile to hide the pain.

Phoebe Cates

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Elisabeth Shue


80s Highlights: The Karate Kid, Adventures in Babysitting, Cocktail, Back to the Future, Part II

Molly Ringwald


Did you ever know that you're my hero,

Donna Dixon

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and everything I would like to be?

Kelly Preston

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I can fly higher than an eagle,

Jennifer Connelly

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'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

Demi Moore

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Molly Ringwald


80s Highlights: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink

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Ladies of the 80s Tournament - Round 4: Phoebe Cates (1) vs Elisabeth Shue (1)

Previous results: Don't even think about trying to stop Molly Ringwald from winning this thing. Demi Moore? No problem; the Princess stomped her, 21-10. Click here to view the updated full bracket.

Phoebe Cates


80s Highlights: Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Gremlins, Bright Lights, Big City

Elisabeth Shue


80s Highlights: The Karate Kid, Adventures in Babysitting, Cocktail, Back to the Future, Part II

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Ladies of the 80s Tournament - Round 3: Elisabeth Shue (1) vs Rae Dawn Chong (2)

Previous results: It was a damn close matchup that went back and forth, but star of yesterday and today Demi Moore topped the currently M.I.A. Mia Sara (I swear I wasn't planning that - it just kinda happened), 25-22. Our first semifinal matchup is set: Moore vs. Ringwald. Click here to view the updated full bracket.

Elisabeth Shue


80s Highlights: The Karate Kid, Adventures in Babysitting, Cocktail, Back to the Future, Part II

Rae Dawn Chong


80s Highlights: Commando, The Color Purple, Soul Man, The Principal

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Ladies of the 80s Tournament - Round 2: Elisabeth Shue (1) vs Tanya Roberts (5)

Previous results: It was a tie as recently as an hour ago. Then I put the call out for some more votes to settle it, and the Red Menace came away with the victory, toppling Travolta's Wife, 22-20, in one of the closest and most voted-on matchups yet. Click here to view the updated full bracket.

Elisabeth Shue


80s Highlights: The Karate Kid, Adventures in Babysitting, Cocktail, Back to the Future, Part II

Tanya Roberts


80s Highlights: The Beastmaster, Sheena, A View to a Kill

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Ladies of the 80s Tournament - Round 1: Elisabeth Shue (1) vs P.J. Soles (8)

Previous results: First it was a blowout for Vanity. Then Sheedy made a comeback and looked like the winner. Then it was neck and neck and finally tied before a late Vanity surge gave her the win, 15-12. Click here to view the updated full bracket.

Elisabeth Shue


Breakdown: Like Jennifer Grey, Shue's looks allowed her to play much younger than her age. She was 21 for her breakout as Daniel LaRusso's girlfriend in The Karate Kid, and was 26 when she co-starred as Michael J. Fox's high school girlfriend/future wife in the Back to the Future sequel. Adding to those beloved films are the others listed below that, together, make her an 80s icon.
80s Highlights: The Karate Kid, Adventures in Babysitting, Cocktail, Back to the Future, Part II

P.J. Soles


Breakdown: It's hard to say if Soles is known more for her 70s resume (Carrie and Halloween) or the two memorable military comedies she did in the 80s (below). But it's pretty easy to say that she didn't really do much of anything notable after that...
80s Highlights: Pvt. Benjamin, Stripes

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