“Mean Girls” was released in 2004 and was an instant hit.
The movie revolves around Regina George, the plastic queen played by Rachel McAdams who rules the school. That is, until Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) shows up and begins to threaten George's power within the clique.
This movie has been watched by a new generation since its original release. It's so popular that it even has its own day, October 3rd, named after one of the movie's most famous lines.
“Mean Girls'' is a popular movie with many quotes and enjoyed by generations of viewers. (via CBS, Getty Images)
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Below are some fun facts about “Mean Girls” that you may not know.
- New 'Mean Girls' movie released 20 years after original
- The movie was written by Tina Fey and she also stars in the movie
- The story was inspired by a non-fiction book
- October 3rd became known as “Mean Girls Day”
- Amy Poehler was a 'cool mom' and young
- Rajiv Surendra was able to make a successful rap with the help of Fey and Poehler
- The cast of the movie could have looked completely different.
- The original cut of the movie was much worse than the final cut.
1. New 'Mean Girls' movie released 20 years after the original
Twenty years after the original film, the second version of “Mean Girls” is now released in theaters.
The 2024 version of “Mean Girls” is based on the Broadway musical. Although the characters and plot are similar to the original film, the film's music differs significantly from the original version.
Renee Rapp has been cast as Regina George in the 2024 version of Mean Girls. She previously played George in the Broadway musical Mean Girls. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
The 2024 film will feature an almost entirely different cast, including Renee Rapp as George and Angourie Rice as Heron.
Some actors, including Tina Fey and Tim Meadows, returned to the role for the 2024 film.
2. This movie was written by Tina Fey, who also stars in the movie
“Mean Girls” was written by Fey, who plays teacher Ms. Norbury in the film.
The comedian was primarily known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” at the time. She collaborated with “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels on “Mean Girls.”
The film was directed by Mark Waters, who worked with Lohan on Freaky Friday.
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3. The story is inspired by a non-fiction book
It might not seem like it when you're watching a funny movie, but “Mean Girls” is actually based on a nonfiction book.
The book that inspired “Mean Girls” was “Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survival Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends & Other Realities of Adolescent.”
This book was written in 2002 by Rosalind Wiseman.
October 3rd has become known as “Mean Girls” Day due to the number of lines quoted from the movie. (via CBS, Getty Images)
4. October 3rd became known as “Mean Girls” Day
October 3rd has become a day to celebrate movies due to classic lines from movies.
When Herron talks to George's crush and ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels in the film, he asks her what day it is and she replies, “October 3rd.”
This scene is short but memorable.
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Many people who haven't seen the entire movie are familiar with this clip. Now, October 3rd is known as “Mean Girls” Day.
5. Amy Poehler was a “cool mom” and young
Amy Poehler plays George's “cool mom” on “Mean Girls.”
In real life, Poehler was not much older than her on-screen daughter.
In fact, there is only a seven-year age difference between Poehler and McAdams.
Amy Poehler played Rachel McAdams' mother on “Mean Girls,” but the two were actually not that far apart in age. (via CBS, Getty Images)
6. Rajiv Surendra was able to make his rap a success with the help of Fey and Poehler.
It wasn't just the performance of “Jingle Bell Rock” that captivated the show.
The rapping of Rajiv Surendra's character Kevin Gunapour (Kevin G) also gained attention thanks to Fey and Poehler. Helped knock him out of the park.
For Fey and Poehler, this wrap was important to the film, and they played a big role in making sure Surendra got it right. A video of Poehler attempting to rap himself with Faye and Lohan in the background also surfaced online.
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7. The cast of the movie could have looked completely different.
It's hard to imagine anyone else playing the main characters in Mean Girls, but the cast could have been very different.
The role of George was a hot commodity, with Amanda Seyfried and Lohan coveting the role before taking on the roles of Karen Smith and Heron, respectively.
Blake Lively was pretty much the mean girl on Gossip Girl. During the casting process, she was the top choice for the role of Smith.
Blake Lively was one of many actresses who could have appeared on Mean Girls. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
“My mom and I flew to Los Angeles for the first time and we were so excited,” Seyfried said in an interview with Vanity Fair. “When I first met Lacey Chabert, Lindsay Lohan was in the room, and Blake Lively played Karen, and I was Regina.”
In the end, Lively didn't get the role, and Seyfried ended up playing Smith. Ashley Tisdale was also one of the people who auditioned for the film.
8. The original cut of the movie was much worse than the final cut.
“Mean Girls” is a movie that preteens will enjoy, but it wasn't originally created for younger audiences.
It was originally given an R rating by the Motion Picture Association of America, although there are elements that still give it a PG-13 rating.
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The original cut had far more vulgar scenes than the final, including even more taunting of McAdams' character.
