Mean Girls was released in 2004 and the iconic film made the careers of many of its cast members – but where are they now? Let’s take a deep dive into where the stars are in 2025
It’s been 21 years since we were graced with one of the most iconic films ever made, Mean Girls.
Arguably there has not been another film to match the cult impression it had on it’s fans, with references to the film still being made in this day and age frequently in other media and online.
The movie signed up big names for the 2004 classic which featured the likes of huge Hollywood stars such as Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried. But where are the cast of the iconic film nowadays? Let’s take a closer look…
Rachel McAdams as Regina George
Canadian starlet Rachel McAdams portrayed the ultimate mean girl in the box office smash, playing blonde bombshell Regina George. Her unforgettable character has achieved legendary status among fans.
Following her breakout role in the high school drama, Rachel secured another iconic film role opposite Ryan Gosling in The Notebook in 2004. She continued to grace the big screen in major films such as Wedding Crashers, The Vow, Game Night and Doctor Strange.
She also featured in the second season of HBO’s True Detective in 2015. Rachel earned her first Oscar nomination in 2016 for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Spotlight.
In 2018, Rachel had her first bub with her screenwriter beau Jamie Linden and then went on to have a second sprog with him in 2021.
Before she was smitten with Jamie, Rachel had a bit of a thing with her former co-stars Ryan Gosling and Martin Sheen from ‘Midnight in Paris’. Spilling the tea to ABC News about her old flames, she confessed: “A set may seem like a good place for romance, but I don’t think it’s very conducive; it’s too distracting.
“Every relationship I’ve had with a coworker has come after the fact, because you wind up actually spending a lot of time with those people promoting the movie.”
Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron
Lindsay Lohan absolutely charmed the socks off fans as the unforgettable Cady Heron. But this wasn’t her first rodeo – the gal was already a big deal as a kiddie star, featuring in hits like ‘Parent Trap’ and ‘Freaky Friday’.
However, Lindsay’s life hit some serious turbulence in her twenties, and the one-time darling of Tinseltown turned into someone many fans hardly recognised. The lass became paparazzi prey thanks to her wild nights out, battles with the bottle, family feuds, and a merry-go-round of romances.
In May 2007, Lindsay found herself in hot water with a DUI and cocaine possession charge after she binned her motor in a boozy prang in Beverly Hills. Sadly, this was just the start of a laundry list of run-ins with the law for the troubled starlet.
In February 2011, CNN reported that the actress found herself in hot water once more, facing felony grand theft charges after allegedly nicking a necklace from a California jewellery store the previous month. The star pleaded no contest to a lesser charge and was slapped with a 120-day jail sentence.
The subsequent year saw Lindsay arrested on assault charges at a Chelsea nightclub. Following her string of arrests and stints in jail, Lindsay sought help in rehab in an attempt to turn her life around and revive her career.
Gradually, she began releasing new music under the radar and starred in a video-on-demand film titled Among The Shadows in 2019. She made her acting comeback in Netflix’s festive rom-com Falling For Christmas, released in November 2022, and lent her voice to Amazon Prime Video’s dating show, Lovestruck High.
A list purportedly belonging to Lindsay surfaced in 2014, alleging to detail her famous romantic exploits. Several well-known names featured on the list, including The Wanted heartthrob Max George, who previously confessed to a brief romance with the star.
Tina Fey as Ms Norbury
Actress Tina Fey not only portrayed teacher Ms Norbury but also penned the script for Mean Girls. Post-Mean Girls, the actress has had a glittering career.
Despite leaving her regular spot on Saturday Night Live in May 2004, Tina Fey went on to create and star as the lead character Liz Lemon in 30 Rock for seven seasons, earning a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance. She continued to grace the big screen with roles in films such as Baby Mama, Date Night, Sisters, and Wine Country.
Under her production company Little Stranger, she created more projects including Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Busy Tonight. In September 2021, she made a brief appearance in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, which stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and former child star Selena Gomez.
Amanda Seyfried as Karen Smith
Amanda Seyfried, who played Karen Smith, also continued her acting career post-Mean Girls. She starred in the acclaimed HBO drama Big Love from 2006 to 2011 and had a recurring role in the third season of Twin Peaks in 2017.
She secured roles in highly esteemed films such as the Mamma Mia!
franchise, Jennifer’s Body, Dear John, Les Misérables, and Ted 2. In 2013, she was nominated alongside the Les Misérables cast for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
In 2021, she earned her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Mank. The actress is now a mother of two children with her husband Thomas Sadoski.
Lacey Chabert as Gretchen Wieners
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pLacey Chabert, who famously portrayed Gretchen Wieners in the cult favourite Mean Girls, has enjoyed a consistent acting career since her breakout role.
The actress has graced over 25 Hallmark films, including My Secret Valentine and Christmas in Rome. She’s also ventured into voice acting, lending her voice to characters in Justice League Action, Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, and Transformers: Rescue Bots.
Interestingly, Lacey was the original voice behind Meg on Family Guy, before Mila Kunis took over from the second season onwards. In 2013, she tied the knot with David Nehdar, and they welcomed their daughter, Julia, in 2016.
Among her many fans is Dr Phil, who claims to have watched all her Hallmark Christmas Movies.
Jonathan Bennett as Aaron Samuels
Jonathan Bennett, known for his role as Aaron Samuels in the iconic teen movie, has continued to make waves in the entertainment industry. He’s appeared in films like The Haunting of Sharon Tate and Do Over, and TV series such as Awkward and Hit the Floor.
Bennett has also dipped his toes into reality TV, participating in Dancing with the Stars in 2014 and hosting Food Network’s Cake Wars from 2015 to 2017. Keeping up his busy schedule, he competed on Celebrity Big Brother in 2019 and began co-hosting Fetch Me a Date with Dorothy Wang on Facebook Watch.
While Jonathan played the male love interest in the film, he’s actually openly gay – and during filming, he and fellow actor Daniel Franzese, who played the iconic character Damian, came out to each other. Daniel previously revealed in an interview with Gay Star News: “We both were sharing in our little private misery of having to be in the closet. We definitely confided in each other.”
In 2020, Bennett shared the news of his engagement to boyfriend Jaymes Vaughn, following a four-year romance.
Lizzy Caplan as Janis Ian
Actress Lizzy Caplan brought to life the unforgettable character Janis Ian, an outcast, and left a lasting impression on fans with her memorable speech in the film. After her breakout role in Mean Girls, Lizzy pursued a career in television, securing parts on numerous shows including True Blood, The Class, New Girl and Party Down.
However, her notable television performance was her portrayal of Virginia Johnson in the show Masters of Sex, which lasted from 2013 to 2016. Aside from her television career, she also appeared in a string of films such as Cloverfield, Now You See Me 2, Allied and The Interview.
When she’s not taking on a new character, Lizzy has made headlines with her personal relationships, including dating the late Matthew Perry from 2006 to 2012 and tying the knot with British actor Tom Riley in 2017.
She has been nominated for a Prime Time Emmy Award along with several other awards but has yet to claim the top prize.
Tim Meadows as Principal Mr Duvall
Actor Tim Meadows, who played the small but significant role of Principal Mr Duvall in Mean Girls, has enjoyed a steady career since, featuring in films such as Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Semi-Pro and Grown Ups 2.
He’s also made notable appearances on telly shows like Schooled, The Goldbergs, Son of Zorn and Marry Me. In addition to his on-screen roles, he’s lent his voice to characters on Bob’s Burgers and BoJack Horseman.
Meadows is a father to two sons, Isaiah and Julian, with his former wife, Michelle Taylor.
The couple filed for divorce in 2005, a year after the release of Mean Girls.
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