It’s pregnancy time for Molly Ringwald, and there are twins – a boy and a girl - on the way! The news of the pregnancy was revealed by Ringwald exclusively to People.

Presently starring in ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ – the ABC Family drama - Ringwald, a former teen celebrity, plays the part of Anne Juergens, the harried mother of a pregnant 15-year-old. The popular American Teenager show, which is already in its second season, will soon be re-titled “Mom Pot, Daughter Kettle.”

An ABC spokesperson told People that the actress’ pregnancy will be written into the story-line of the show.

Ringwald’s double delivery is due in August. The twins will join their older sibling – Ringwald and husband Panio Gianopoulos’ 5-year-old daughter Mathilda.

All Ringwald’s costars on the American Teenager show are clearly thrilled about the news of her pregnancy. Ringwald’s reel daughter, Shailene Woodley, spoke for the others when she said: “Whenever she brings Mathilda to the set, everybody’s happy.” The addition of two more children on the sets for next season is something the cast will enthusiastically look forward to!