It’s been 20 years sinceMean Girlswas released.The film is laudedas one ofLindsay Lohan’sbest, but what makes it even better is the entire ensemble.The story is well known throughout millennial circles: a naïve teenagerCady Heron(Lohan), transfers to an American high school after years of homeschooling in Africa. She befriends two outcasts, and the trio forming a plan to exact revenge onRegina George (Rachel McAdams), the leader of an envied clique known as the Plastics.
The film has taken on a life of its own, with merchandise, a musical, a sequel, and constant talk of reunions.Lacey Chabertgushes that the role was one of her favorites throughout her lustrous career. She’s since become a staple with the Hallmark Channel, with this yearmarking her 40th movie with the network. But her role inMean Girlsis one that’s synonymous with her resume. There’s a reason she saysthe movieremains a standout, and fans can’t get enough of it.
Why Lacey Chabert Says Fans Can’t Get Enough of ‘Mean Girls’
Chabert starred asthe gossiperof the crew,Gretchen Wieners. As the leader of Plastics, she is the loyal sidekick ofRegina George, the queen bee of the clique. She comes from wealth, as her father is the inventor of Toaster Strudel.
As Regina’s sidekick,she’s only being mean-spirited when her leader is around. Underneath it all, she has an affinity for Cady. Still, she proves to have a pessimistic and negative personality at times, most likely because she is self-conscious and constantly compares herself to her peers.
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Gretchen’s multifaceted personalityis what Chabert says makes her a fan favorite. Moreso, she says the film showcases what coming of age for teenage girls looks like.
“I think people are drawn to that movie because it resonates,” Chabert told us while promoting her new unscripted Hallmark seriesCelebrations. “There are so many universal themes in that movie, whether you’re in high school or not. And whenever I’m a part of something, I hope it’s going to be well received. So for the movie to be as loved as it is to people, for it to have had the life that it’s had and people be talking about it the way they do is, it’s really fun to be a part of. Gretchen was such a fun character to play and will forever be something I treasure.”
Mean Girls
Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.
Mean Girls can be streamed on Hulu.
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