You Won’t Believe These Iconic Bathing Scenes Actually Happened

Phoebe Cates (“Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” 1982)

In this seminal teen comedy, loosely based on Cameron Crowe’s own high school experiences (before he directed “Almost Famous”), Phoebe Cates delivers one of the most iconic moments in movie history. Her emergence from the pool in that unforgettable red bikini became the stuff of legend for generations of young dudes.

That single scene is permanently etched into the memories of a whole generation of ’80s teenagers, fueling countless adolescent fantasies. Cates’ combination of effortless beauty and charismatic appeal transformed a potentially simple bit of titillation into an enduring pop culture moment. Seriously, who can forget that?!