13 interesting things you never knew about 'Mean Girls'

Andrew LaSaneApr 29, 2020, 22:52 IST

"Mean Girls" has been around for over a decade.Paramount Pictures

"Mean Girls" was released in 2004 and it's since become a cult-classic movie.
The big talent show in the movie oddly took place on Thanksgiving.
One of the reasons Jonathan Bennett was cast as Aaron is because Tina Fey thought he resembled Jimmy Fallon.
The actor who played Glenn Coco wasn't supposed to be in the movie at all.
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From a teen comedy to a cult classic with its own unofficial holiday and a Broadway musical, "Mean Girls" is now celebrating its 16th anniversary.

Written by Tina Fey and starring Lindsay Lohan (Cady) and Rachel McAdams (Regina), the film continues to grow in popularity as new generations discover its humor and relate to its depiction of high-school drama.

And even though you know which day the Plastics wear pink (Wednesday, obviously), here are 13 things you may not know about "Mean Girls."

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Tina Fey said she regrets shooting down talks of a sequel.

Tina Fey was in the first movie. Paramount Pictures

One of the reasons Jonathan Bennett was cast as Aaron is because Tina Fey thought he resembled Jimmy Fallon.

Jonathan Bennett in "Mean Girls." Paramount Pictures

Kevin G had unlikely rap coaches on set.

He picked up some rap skills from the pros. Paramount Pictures

The actor who played Glenn Coco was only on set for the free food and he wasn't supposed to be in the movie.

Glen Coco didn't get credit, but he did get candy. Paramount Pictures

The character Janis was named after a popular singer, but maybe not the one you think.

She was named after Janis Ian. Paramount Pictures

The big talent show in the movie oddly took place on Thanksgiving Day.

The talent show wasn't in December. Paramount Pictures

Evan Rachel Wood also passed on a "Mean Girls" audition.

The actress ended up appearing in other hits instead. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead didn't audition for "Mean Girls" because her mom thought it was "too raunchy."

Many big-name celebrities have turned down projects that turned out to be big hits. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Not everyone thought the movie was fetch — some critics hated it when it was released.

Some critics really hated it. Paramount Pictures

Amanda Seyfried was also very close to playing Regina.

Amanda Seyfried said playing Karen "pigeonholed" her into similar roles. Paramount Pictures

The movie "Freaky Friday" got in the way of Lindsay Lohan playing Regina George.

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in "Freaky Friday." Buena Vista Pictures

Actor Daniel Franzese said playing Damian helped him to embrace his own sexuality.

The actor wrote about the experience a decade after the film premiered. Paramount Pictures

The original cut of the film earned an R-rating from the MPAA.

Some of the movie's original jokes were changed so the film could be PG-13. Paramount Pictures

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