Mean Girls
TheMean Girlscast is the rationality the 2004 teen comedy still come across today , as almost everyMean Girlscharacter had an actress or worker that suited them dead . Mean Girls — based on Rosalind Wiseman ’s best - selling novel , Queen Bees and Wannabes — is still considered to be a cult classic for its satiric take on adolescent cliques , high - schooling politics , and the damaging impact of bullying . The script is biting , hilarious , and one of the best satires of the gamey - school experience sinceThe Breakfast Club . Infinitely quotable , what madeMean Girlssuch a success among the slew of 00s high school comedies was how well theMean Girlscast , from Lindsay Lohan to Amanda Seyfried , delivered the near - endless phone number of one - liners and punchlines .
While one of its leads had already established herself as a tyke star , Lohan ’s career reached a young gamey withMean Girls , which boast many more heighten talents . WithSaturday Night Livecreator Lorne Michaels serving as producer , Mean Girlsincludes manySNLcast member , ensuring the correct amount of comedic timing . Even the actors play some eccentric students continued to be much beloved for their least sandpiper onMean Girls . All in all , while Tina Fey ’s witty screenplay and some iconic scene ( such as the “ Jingle Bell Rock ” dance ) have play a crucial role in its popularity as it is trending on Netflix well-nigh 20 years later , it is the stamp that has cement the legacy ofMean Girls .
Lindsay Lohan As Cady Heron
TheMean Girlscast is of course lead by Lindsay Lohan as Cady , whose voiceovers also narrate the film . Homeschooled 16 - year - old Cady make quite a polish electric shock as she transfers to a public high school that is moderate by the titular bullies . Lohan plays the character with a chameleon - corresponding nature , effortlessly shifting from being an innocent teacher to one of the mean girls themselves . In fact , theMean Girlsrole that Lohan originally wantedto playing period was that of the villainous Regina George . However , as see from her early iconic roles in moving-picture show likeFreaky Friday , andConfessions of a Teenage Drama Queen , Lohan is anything but antagonistic . While Lohan could n’t double her teen success later , 2022’sFalling For Christmasbrought her back to mainstream attention .
Rachel McAdams As Regina George
Regina George is synonymous withMean Girls . The primary scoundrel is gifted with a trailblazing style sense that is complete with iconic lines such as “ Stop making fetch hap ” . 2004 proved to be a stellar yr for McAdams , whose breakout roles included her place as the antagonist in theMean Girlscast as well as Allie Hamilton inThe Notebook . Along withRachel McAdams ’ accidental time travel series(Doctor Strange , The Time Traveler ’s Wife , andAbout Time ) , she has also received top - charge inSherlock Holmes , Game Night , and even a role in the HBO seriesTrue Detective . On the awards circuit , McAdams bagged an Oscar Best support Actress nomination forSpotlight . Most of late , McAdams appeared inAre You There God ? It ’s Me , Margaret
Lacey Chabert As Gretchen Wieners
A extremity of Regina ’s mathematical group ( AKA The Plastics ) , Gretchen tries really hard to emulate her leader ’s personality even though she harbors her own insecurities . Lacey Chabert succeeds at exploring Gretchen ’s personality and the facade that the lineament try out to put on . Chabert , who had enjoyed former TV success as play one of Erica Kane ’s daughters in the long - running sitcomAll My Childrenand voicing Eliza Thornberry in the Nickelodeon animated seriesThe Wild Thornberrys , shone among theMean Girlscast . The 2004 film pave the way of life for more lead roles in the teen comedyDirty Deedsandthe first of theBlack Christmasremakes .
Amanda Seyfried As Karen Smith
Just like Rachel McAdams , Amanda Seyfried go on to fake a successful Hollywood life history after being on theMean Girlscast . Playing a fellow member of Regina ’s Plastics and replicate as Gretchen ’s best friend , Seyfried ’s Karen is a somewhat more genial - hearted character than her friend . Seyfried increased her high - school niceness as the bookish and insecure champion in the cult horror comedyJennifer ’s Body . It ’s from her Oscar - constitute brook function inMankthat her critical acclaim begin rising . TheMamma Miastar is also known for Hulu ’s miniseriesThe Dropoutwhich won her an Emmy and a Golden Globe . Seyfried got to play thereal - life tech fraudster Elizabeth Holmes inThe Dropout . She next appears alongside Tom Holland inThe Crowded Room .
Lizzy Caplan As Janis Ian
Regina ’s arch bane in the movie is Janis , a rebellious goth who design on taking down the Plastics once and for all . Even though she ’s one of the first one to befriend Cady , their friendship goes through some drastic changes . A hint of Janis ’ social slowness might have been urge on by her acting introduction persona of Sara in the suddenly - lived but widely - acclaimed teen seriesFreaks and Geeks . Caplan act in popular moving picture likeThe Interview , 127 Hours , andCloverfieldbut her striking artistry can be best date in her Emmy - nominated portrayal of sexologist Virginia E Johnson inMasters of Sex . She recently appeared in theTV remaking ofFatal Attraction .
Daniel Franzese As Damien Leigh
Daniel Franzese might not toy the most central role in theMean Girlscast , but his line " she does n’t even go here"is easily one of the most quoted . In her engagement against the Plastics , Janis is link up by her best ally Damien . He might be overdramatic at times , but Damien is one of the more effective - natured students at North Shore High and constantly supports Cady . He is act by actor , comedian , and activist Daniel Franzese , who bulge out with controversial theater director Larry Clark ’s teenager dramaBully . He can also be seen trifle Eddie in HBO ’s comedy - dramaLooking . Since 2014 , Franzese has also been dynamic in preach for LGTBQ+ rights and raising awareness to sexual health and HIV .
Jonathan Bennett As Aaron Samuels
Aaron is quite an amusingsupporting character inMean Girls , more so for the student falling for him . The dashing school day sport principal was Regina ’s ex but also draws tending from Cady , who nurse an instantaneous infatuation on him . Jonathan Bennett went on to venture on diverse ventures afterMean Girls , appearing as the recurring character Casey in the Kirsten Bell - fronted detective seriesVeronica Marsand host food - related reality shows likeCake WarsandHalloween Wars . Bennett ’s culinary interests also move him to Centennial State - author a soda culture cookery book titledThe Burn CookBook . The worker is also known for asterisk inThe Holiday Sitter , Hallmark ’s first LGBTQ+ led Christmas film .
Rajiv Surendra As Kevin Gnapoor
One of the most memorable faces among the supportingMean Girlscast , Rajiv Surendra ’s Kevin redefines the overused nerd figure as well as thestereotypes around Indians in Western motion picture . A smooth - talking “ mathlete ” who has feelings for Janis , Kevin appear in some of the most comical parts ofMean Girls . While Kevin retain to be Surendra ’s most popular character , the actor did audition for the titulary friend in Ang Lee ’s philosophic adventureLife of Pi . Even though the role ultimately go to debutant Suraj Sharma , Surendra went on to document his audition journeying in a memoir calledThe Elephants In My Backyard . Surendra afterwards transition to fine arts and founded the Manhattan - base vivid aim service , Letters In Ink .
Tina Fey As Ms. Sharon Norbury
The Plastics and their notorious Burn Book spread out rumors , not just about students but even instructor ( such as the friendly math teacher Ms. Sharon Norbury who scram smear as a drug principal ) . One of the just Tina Fey movies , Mean Girlsfinds her present her familiar brand of deadpan humour . Fey also wroteMean Girlswhile draw upon her own growth - up years in Pennsylvania ’s Upper Darby High School . The nine - clock time Emmy winner is , of class , one of the most popular faces of theMean Girlscast , having been a regular cast member onSaturday Night Liveand its parody30 Rock(which she also created along withUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ) . Fey will reprise her role as Norbury in theupcomingMean Girls : The Musical .
Mean Girls Supporting Cast And Characters
Tim Meadows As Principal Ron Duvall : The school ’s corpus is played by SNL alumnus Tim Meadows who has demonstrate himself in similar supporting comedic performances inPopstar , Grown Ups , The Goldbergs , and many other title of respect . Like Fey , Meadows will return inMean Girls : The Musical .
Amy Poehler As June George : Regina ’s irresponsible mother June George is act by Tina Fey ’s regular henchman Amy Poehler who is best have it off for playingParks and Recreation’sLeslie Knope , the over - optimistic savior of Pawnee . Apart from acting in numerous comedy movies and appearance , Poehler also venture into directing withWine Country , Moxie , and the documentaryLucy and Desi .
Daniel DeSanto As Jason : One of the main cast members ofAre You Afraid Of The Dark , Daniel DeSanto play Gretchen ’s unfaithful partner inMean Girls . The Canadian also serves as a voice actor with recurring roles inMagic School Bus , PAW Patrol , and has also vocalize Ray in the English dub of the animeBeyblade .
Diego Klattenhoff As Shane Oman : A minor role as Regina ’s on - and - ff boyfriend inMean Girlseventually paved the way for substantive roles in mainstream idiot box thriller for Diego Klattenhoff . The actor is known for play an outmoded - Marine inHomelandand an FBI Agent inThe Blacklist .
Ana Gasteyer As Betsy Heron : Getting herstart as anSNLcast member , Ana Gasteyer is one of the show ’s many actors to appear inMean girl . aside from playing Cady ’s mother , she ’s also eff for her part in sitcom such asPeople On Earth , American Auto , andSuburgatory .
Neil Flynn As Chip Heron : Gasteyer ’s Betsy is join by Neil Flynn who plays Cady ’s father . The histrion and comedian is a intimate nerve for situation comedy buff with his appearances as The Janitor inScrubsand for starring as Mike , Heck family ’s laidback patriarch inThe Middle .
Julia Chantrey As Amber D’Alessio : One of the Burn Books ’ victims is Amber , a member of the Burnouts clique . The character is play by Julia Chantrey , who is known for her purpose as supporting characters in the satirical adventure cartoonTotal Dramaand the Guillermo del Toro - produced horrorMama .
Dwayne Hill As Coach Carr : No high-pitched - schooltime clowning is accomplished without a forcible education teacher and Dwayne Hill fulfills this role inMean female child . The Canadian role player mostly occupies himself with voice theatrical role , the animated seriesAtomic Betty , Grossology , andPeg+Catbeing some of his most pop deed .
