13 details you might have missed in the 'Mean Girls' remake

Olivia SinghJan 16, 2024, 10:53 IST

Jaquel Spivey as Damian, Angourie Rice as Cady, and Auliʻi Cravalho as Janis in the 2024 version of "Mean Girls."Jojo Whilden/Paramount

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for the 2024 "Mean Girls" remake, now playing in theaters.
The movie includes various Easter eggs, details, and nods to the 2004 movie.

The latest iteration of "Mean Girls" is packed with homages to the 2004 movie.

The 2024 version of "Mean Girls," directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., combines elements of the original film and the Broadway musical. It's easy to spot the similarities in the wardrobe choices in both movies, but some nods and sneaky details are less obvious.

Here are all the details you might have missed in the new "Mean Girls remake.

Ashley Park, who played Gretchen Wieners in the Broadway adaptation of "Mean Girls," appears as a North Shore High School teacher.

Ashley Park as Madame Park in the 2024 "Mean Girls" remake.Jojo Whilden/Paramount

Coach Carr can't spell "vasectomy."

Jon Hamm as Coach Carr in the 2024 version of "Mean Girls."Paramount Pictures

Reneé Rapp's Gen Z version of Regina George ditches Rachel McAdams' millennial side part.

Left: Rachel McAdams as Regina George in the 2004 version of "Mean Girls." Right: Reneé Rapp as Regina George in the 2024 version of "Mean Girls."Paramount Pictures; Jojo Whilden/Paramount

Regina's massive bedroom has a light-up sign of the word "dramatic" in a callback to the 2004 movie.

Bebe Wood stars as Gretchen Wieners in the 2024 version of "Mean Girls."Paramount Pictures

Karen Shetty tries on the iconic bra-revealing look from the original "Mean Girls" while searching for the perfect Halloween costume.

Rachel McAdams as Regina George in the 2004 version of "Mean Girls."Paramount Pictures

Damian Hubbard references Ariana Grande during the Plastics' winter talent show performance.

Ariana Grande in her "Mean Girls"-inspired music video for "Thank U, Next."Ariana Grande/YouTube

TikTok star Chris Olsen has a cameo.

Chris Olsen in the 2024 version of "Mean Girls."Paramount Pictures

Megan Thee Stallion also has a cameo.

Megan Thee Stallion at the NYC premiere of "Mean Girls."John Lamparski/Stringer/Getty Images

At one point, Karen wears her nameplate necklace backward.

Reneé Rapp as Regina George and Avantika Vandanapu as Karen Shetty in the 2024 version of "Mean Girls."Paramount Pictures

When Cady becomes similar to Regina, she wears an initial necklace that's exactly like the one her frenemy owns.

Left: Angourie Rice as Cady Heron in "Mean Girls." Right: Reneé Rapp as Regina George in "Mean Girls."Paramount Pictures; Paramount Pictures

Mr. Duvall's office contains a framed photo of him from the 2004 movie.

Tim Meadows as Mr. Duvall in the 2024 version of "Mean Girls."Jojo Whilden/Paramount

Regina wears a gray sweatshirt with the word "dramátic" printed in bold letters when she decides to get revenge.

Reneé Rapp as Regina George in "Mean Girls."Paramount Pictures

When Damian and Janis catch Cady blowing off the art expo for a house party, they drive away on his motorized scooter.

Jaquel Spivey as Damian and Auli'i Cravalho as Janis in the 2024 version of "Mean Girls."Paramount Pictures

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