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Mean Girlsis regarded as a classic with its iconic cast and performances. From Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams to Amanda Seyfried and Tina Fey, the 2004 movie featured some of the most iconic performances. The movie has also spawned a musical stage adaptation, which inspired the upcoming film of the same name.
Made on a budget of just $18 million,Mean Girlscollected a record-breaking sum of $130 million from the worldwide box office. The film catapulted the careers of Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams to great heights. Let’s look at the financial condition of the major stars from the film and where they stand presently.
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Lindsay Lohan
Initially thought for the role of Regina George,Lindsay Lohan‘s performance inFreaky Fridayconvinced the makers that she could be the perfect Cady Heron. The actress started her career as a successful child artist. Surprisingly, she earned only $1 million for the movie even after having a time in her career when she roped in $28 million for her films. However, she had several ups and downs due to her problematic lifestyle, which had a significant impact on her career. She has a net worth of $2 million (viaCelebrity Net Worth) at present.
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Lacey Chabert
Another popular face fromMean Girlswas Lacey Chabert’s Gretchen Wieners. She was one of the last actors who were tested for their roles. Mary Elizabeth Winstead was also asked to audition for the role but her mother did not like the script. The 2004 Mark Waters directorial stands as the most successful film of Chabert’s career. Besides feature films, she has also appeared in several voice-acting roles. According toCelebrity Net Worth, her present net worth is $4 million.
Tim Meadows
Tim Meadows is one of the most renowned comedians and one of the longest-runningSaturday Night Livemembers. Although he has not been a part of many prominent movies, he played the role of Principal Duvall inMean Girls.The actorworth$4 million is also reprising his role from the original film in the 2024 musical remake.
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Lizzy Caplan
Lizzy Caplan’s casting as Janis Ian was interesting, given that she was considered too beautiful for the role. However, her acting skills contributed to her selection for the role. Later, she found success by featuring in movies such asCloverfieldandNow You See Me 2.The actress isworth$5 million and recently earned several prestigious accolades for her work in the seriesMasters of S*x.
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried originally auditioned for the role of Rachel McAdams’ Regina. Even after giving a commendable audition, she was roped in for the part of Karen Smith. Recently, it was revealed that Blake Lively was also a potential candidate for the role. Seyfried made her debut in the Lindsay Lohan flick and went on to feature in some of the most renowned films likeMamma Mia, Jennifer’s Body,andLes Misérables.According toCelebrity Net Worth, Seyfried has a giant net worth of $16 million.
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Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams‘ life changed followingMeanGirls. She starred as the iconic Regina George. The 2004 movie along withThe Notebookgave a prominent push to her career. She has worked with directors like Guy Ritchie and stands as one of the most famous names in the industry. TheDoctor Strangeactress earned an Oscar nomination for her work inSpotlightand currently holds a net worth of $25 million.
Amy Poehler
Same as Rachel McAdams, Amy Poehler also holds a net worth of $25 million. She is one of the most successful comedy actresses. She played the cool mother of Regina George inMean Girlsand has been a part of the hit showParks and Recreation.She is a Golden Globe winner and is also known for her work onSaturday Night Live.
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Nobody fromMean Girlscould be as successful as Tina Fey who starred as the Math teacher Ms. Norbury. Celebrity Net Worth states that she isworth$75 million and is one of the most famous stars fromSNL.Along with Tim Meadows, the 53-year-old is also returning in the 2024 musical remake. Among the cast, she has not only found success in her acting career but also in screenwriting.
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
