14 Hidden Facts About 'Mean Girls' (2004) You Missed

By Aunomay Jan 06, 2023

Tina Fey adapted 'Mean Girls' from 'Queen Bees and Wannabes'

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Lindsay Lohan was almost cast as Regina George

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Rachel McAdams auditioned for Cady

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McAdams was up against Amanda Seyfried for Regina

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James Franco was almost hottie Aaron Samuels

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Jonathan Bennett was a replacement Aaron Samuels

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Tim Meadows broke his hand while shooting the movie

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Amy Poehler crafted the Kevin G rap performance

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Janis was literally named after the 1970s singer Janis Ian

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"Mean Girls" was about to be a rated R movie

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The movie was nominated for MTV Movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards

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Jonathan Bennett wrote a "Mean Girls"-inspired cookbook

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Renee Rapp shines in the acclaimed 'Mean Girls' Broadway musical adaptation

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Original 'Mean Girls' reunite for a Black Friday ad

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Stories

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