Jan. 31, 2024

Where the Mean Girls Cast is Now

With the latest Mean Girls movie hitting the theatres, let's take a trip down memory lane and catch up with the original cast members, discovering the paths they’ve taken since their time at North Shore High School. By: Wee Yan Ling

Lindsay Lohan played the role of the protagonist Cady Heron and had undergone a journey of fame, legal battles as well as her own struggles after the series. However, she had managed to make a victorious return in 2022 through Netflix holiday rom-com Falling for Christmas and followed up with another romantic comedy, Irish Wish in 2023. She had also entered a new phase in her personal life as she married financier Bader Shammas and gave birth to her son Luai in July 2023. 

 

The formidable Regina George, portrayed by Rachel McAdams has been catapulted to fame after the series as she went on to act in blockbuster hits such as The Notebook and Wedding Crashers. She had even attained a nomination for Spotlight and reprising her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2022. McAdams remains a force in Hollywood as she went on to star in the film adaptation of Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

 

Amanda Seyfried is renowned for her hysterical portrayal of Karen Smith and she has bloomed after the Mean Girls series. She thrived in Mamma Mia! And also starred in an Emmy-winning performance as Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout. Seyfried is versatile during the span of her career as she wears the hat of a Lancôme Ambassadress and a doting mother of two.

Lacey Chabert who brought Gretchen Wieners to life has continued acting and found a recurring role as Dr. Amy Shaw on the freeform series Baby Daddy. She had also starred in more than 30 hallmark movies and worked on voice-over projects. She has claimed the title of the Queen of Hallmark Holiday Movies. Lacey and her spouse, David Nehdar in 2016 where she launched her very own line of clothing under the name of “Lacey Chabert Collection”. 

 

The mastermind behind Mean Girls, Tina Fey had transitioned from Saturday Night Live (SNL) to create and star in the acclaimed sitcoms 30 Rock and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Her journey continues to materialise on the big screen with films such as Date Night, and Sisters. 

 

The heartthrob of Mean Girls, Aaron Samuels was portrayed by Jonathan Bennet. After Mean Girls, he went on to enjoy a successful career especially in Hallmark Christmas movies. His reprisal of the iconic Aaron in Ariana Grande’s Thank U, Next music video had solidified his foundation in the hearts of fans. Bennett then continues with his crusade in the world of entertainment including his recent role in The Plus One. 

 

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