Mean Girls Movie Trivia

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What was the inspiration for the movie Mean Girls?

A documentary about high school cliques

Tina Fey's own high school experiences

A script written by Lindsay Lohan

A non-fiction book called Queen Bees and Wannabes (correct)

Who approached Lorne Michaels about turning Queen Bees and Wannabes into a movie?

Rosalind Wiseman

A Paramount producer

Tina Fey (correct)

Lindsay Lohan

Which of the following character names in Mean Girls were inspired by people Tina Fey knew in real life?

Janis Ian and Glenn Coco

Cady and Damian (correct)

Regina George and Gretchen Wieners

Ms. Norbury and Principal Duvall

What role did Paramount play in the creation of Mean Girls?

They purchased the rights to the book Queen Bees and Wannabes Signup and view all the answers

Why was the character Janis Ian given that name in Mean Girls?

The reason is not explicitly stated in the given information Signup and view all the answers

What role did Lindsay Lohan play in the creation of Mean Girls?

She starred as the lead character, Cady Heron Signup and view all the answers

Which character and actor returned from the original Mean Girls movie in the 2011 sequel?

Principal Duvall, played by Tim Meadows Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the announced Mean Moms spinoff movie in 2014?

It was canceled and never made Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of a potential theatrical sequel to the original Mean Girls movie?

It has been discussed but is unlikely to happen unless Tina Fey writes the script Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between the musical version of Mean Girls and the potential movie adaptation?

The musical version is being adapted directly into a movie Signup and view all the answers

Which musician was the character Janis Ian named after?

Janis Ian Signup and view all the answers

Who originally auditioned for the role of Regina George?

Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Seyfried Signup and view all the answers

Which actor was considered for the role of Aaron Samuels but did not get cast?

James Franco Signup and view all the answers

Why was Tina Fey initially concerned about Amy Poehler being cast as Cady's mom?

Poehler was too young for the role Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the slang term 'fetch' in the movie is true?

Tina Fey invented it to avoid using outdated slang Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actors was coached on rapping for their role in Mean Girls?

Rajiv Surendra Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following locations was not used for filming Mean Girls?

Evanston, Illinois Signup and view all the answers

What was the budget for the production of Mean Girls?

$17 million Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Mean Girls Broadway musical is true?

It was nominated for 12 Tony Awards but did not win any Signup and view all the answers

What was the worldwide box office gross for Mean Girls?

$130.1 million Signup and view all the answers