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Better Off Dead is one of the most beloved films of the ’80s, and two of its stars are back together!<\/p>\n
The iconic 1985 film, which starred John Cusack<\/strong> as a high school teen who gets dumped by his girlfriend and will go to any length to get her back, is a classic that’s still rewatched by many. Actress Diane Franklin<\/strong> played Monique Junot in the movie, and she still frequently hits the convention circuit. However, the duo rarely reunites. That’s why it’s such a delight to see Franklin and Cusack, who went on to tremendous acclaim with films like Say Anything, Con Air, and High Fidelity, back together at The Sands<\/a>, celebrating the film’s 40th anniversary.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfacSIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\ud83c\udfac<\/p>\n Franklin, known for other legendary flicks like Bill & Ted\u2019s Excellent Adventure and How I Got into College, is doing better than ever these days. In addition to still acting frequently, she hit the beach in the last week and floored followers with her photos. In her most recent shot, Franklin sported a shiny silver bikini with her curly hair in a towering ponytail.<\/p>\n \u201cI interrupt this convention with a beach moment\u2026\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25,\u201d she captioned the photo.<\/p>\n In another shot, with her hair cascading down her back, Franklin wore a deep purple string bikini to pose alongside Amanda Wyss<\/strong>, who also appeared in Better Off Dead.<\/p>\n \u201cMonique and Beth waiting for Lane and surprise guest\u2026\ud83d\ude0e\ud83c\udfac\ud83d\udd25 With mon ami BFF @amandawyss<\/a>!! \u2764\ufe0f,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n Franklin frequently appears at tours and conventions because people love her long history of diverse yet memorable characters, which range from Monique Junet in Better Off Dead to Princess Joanna in Bill & Ted\u2019s Excellent Adventure. She told The Pitch Kansas City<\/a> that those memorable roles have allowed her to tour and meet legions of fans.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m really fortunate that I\u2019m able to go to a lot of different types of conventions just based on my past work,\u201d says Franklin. \u201cAnd I have to tell you, it\u2019s so fun. I think it\u2019s just because I\u2019ve been acting for so long and I appreciate doing conventions and being remembered for the films, because not everybody is remembered.\u201d<\/p>\n Related: \u201880s Star of \u2018Better Off Dead,\u2019 63, Proves Age Is Just a Number With Her Chic Beach Photos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Nov 8, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFranklin Steams Up Instagram With Her Bikini Pics<\/h2>\n
Franklin is a Frequent Face on the Convention Circuit<\/h2>\n