Here's how old the stars of 'Mean Girls' were compared to their characters

Erik BuckinghamMar 30, 2021, 22:24 IST

"Mean Girls" starred Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron and Rachel McAdams as Regina George.CBS via Getty Images

"Mean Girls" is one of the most-quoted films from the 2000s.
Most of the characters in "Mean Girls" were juniors in high school and around the ages of 16 or 17.
However, cast members ranged from one year younger than their character to over a decade older.

Nearly 17 years ago, "Mean Girls" hit theaters.

"Mean Girls" is one of the most iconic movies of the 2000s. CBS via Getty Images

Queen bee Regina George was around 16 or 17 in "Mean Girls."

This picture screams, "I know, right?" Paramount Pictures

Rachel McAdams was 26 during filming.

Rachel McAdams at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

The main character, Cady Heron, was 16.

Cady Heron on her first day of school. Paramount Pictures

Lindsay Lohan was 18.

Lindsay Lohan at the 2004 Kids' Choice Awards. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

The third member of "The Plastics," Gretchen Wieners, was also 16.

Gretchen Wieners is one of the most quoted characters in "Mean Girls." Paramount Pictures

Lacey Chabert was 21 while filming "Mean Girls."

Lacey Chabert at the 2004 Kids' Choice Awards. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

Karen Smith was 16 in "Mean Girls" as well.

The "Mean Girls" cast perfectly portrayed group calls in the 2000s, with a dramatic twist. Paramount Pictures

Amanda Seyfried was 19 during filming - three years older than her character.

Amanda Seyfried at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

Also being a junior, Janis Ian was presumably 16.

Janis Ian was one of Cady's first friends at North Shore High School. Paramount Pictures

Lizzy Caplan was 22 while filming "Mean Girls."

Lizzy Caplan at the 2004 MTV Movie Awards. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

Damian was also around 16 in "Mean Girls."

Damian won fans over with his rendition of "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera. Paramount Pictures

During filming, Daniel Franzese was 26 - a decade older than his character in "Mean Girls."

Daniel Franzese at the 2005 "Cruel World" Premiere at ScreamFest. L. Cohen/WireImage

Aaron Samuels was around 17.

On October 3, he asked Cady what day it was. Paramount Pictures

Jonathan Bennett was 23 when he starred in "Mean Girls."

Jonathan Bennett at the 2004 "Without A Paddle" Los Angeles world premiere. L. Cohen/WireImage

Kevin G. was presumably 16 in "Mean Girls."

Kevin G. Paramount Pictures

Rajiv Surendra was 15 at the time.

Rajiv Surendra at the 2004 private screening of "Mean Girls." Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images

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