The Cast of Fast Times at Ridgemont High: Then and Now

Phoebe Cates starred as Linda Barrett, the confident and worldly best friend of Stacy in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Linda’s advice on relationships was sometimes misguided, but her maturity contrasted with Stacy’s innocence, giving the film its dynamic teenage duo.

Cates also appeared in the film’s most unforgettable moment: the red bikini poolside scene that became one of the most iconic images of 1980s cinema. By the time of Fast Times, she was already gaining attention as both a model and rising actress.