Mean Girls is 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 Girls collected 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.
Lindsay Lohan
Initially thought for the role of Regina George, Lindsay Lohan‘s performance in Freaky Friday convinced 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 (via Celebrity Net Worth) at present.
Lacey Chabert
Another popular face from Mean Girls was 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 to Celebrity 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-running Saturday Night Live members. Although he has not been a part of many prominent movies, he played the role of Principal Duvall in Mean Girls. The actor worth $4 million is also reprising his role from the original film in the 2024 musical remake.
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 as Cloverfield and Now You See Me 2. The actress is worth $5 million and recently earned several prestigious accolades for her work in the series Masters 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 like Mamma Mia, Jennifer’s Body, and Les Misérables. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Seyfried has a giant net worth of $16 million.
Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams‘ life changed following Mean Girls. She starred as the iconic Regina George. The 2004 movie along with The Notebook gave 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. The Doctor Strange actress earned an Oscar nomination for her work in Spotlight and 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 in Mean Girls and has been a part of the hit show Parks and Recreation. She is a Golden Globe winner and is also known for her work on Saturday Night Live.
Tina Fey
Nobody from Mean Girls could be as successful as Tina Fey who starred as the Math teacher Ms. Norbury. Celebrity Net Worth states that she is worth $75 million and is one of the most famous stars from SNL. 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.
