Fashion at the ‘Mean Girls’ Premiere in 2004: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Celeb Style
Step back in time to the ‘Mean Girls’ world premiere in 2004 as Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, and other stars showcase their glamorous red carpet looks.
It's been two decades since Mean Girls popularized the term "fetch," and the impact is still felt today.
Back on April 19, 2004, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, and the rest of the Mean Girls crew attended the movie's world premiere at the Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles. Lohan, known for her earlier role in The Parent Trap, was making a shift to more mature roles, while McAdams was just starting out in Hollywood.
McAdams admitted that despite her success in Mean Girls, she still finds comedy acting "intimidating." In a 2018 interview with The New York Times, she expressed her admiration for true comedians, believing that comedy is a talent some are born with, while others strive to catch up.
On the other hand, Lohan made a cameo appearance in the Mean Girls musical film, which premiered in January 2024.
After the film was released, codirector Samantha Jayne shared with IndieWire how eagerly they had been anticipating Lindsay Lohan's time on set. "We were literally counting down the days," she said. "She was so wonderful and warm."
Now, let's take a look at what the Mean Girls cast wore to the movie's premiere 20 years ago.
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What Stars Wore to the ‘Mean Girls’ Premiere in 2004: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and More
It’s been 20 years since Mean Girls made fetch happen, and the world has never been the same.
On April 19, 2004, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, and the other actors from Mean Girls attended the movie's world premiere at the Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles. Lohan, who had gained fame as a child star in The Parent Trap remake from 1998, was starting to take on more mature roles. McAdams, on the other hand, was a newer face in Hollywood at the time.
Even though McAdams became a standout star in Mean Girls, she later admitted that comedy still makes her feel "intimidated" as an actress. In a 2018 interview with The New York Times, she expressed her admiration for true comedians, believing that comedy is a talent some are born with, while others have to work hard to keep up.
Lohan also made a cameo appearance in the Mean Girls musical movie released in January 2024.
After the film's release, codirector Samantha Jayne expressed her excitement, stating, "We were eagerly anticipating Lohan's appearance on set. She was truly fantastic and very friendly."
Keep scrolling to see what the Mean Girls cast wore to the movie’s premiere 20 years ago:
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Lindsay Lohan
Lohan, who played new student Cady Heron, opted for a teal, cocktail-length dress.
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Rachel McAdams
Sporting a short bob that deeply contrasted with Regina George’s long blonde locks, McAdams wore a form-fitting, long-sleeved dress.
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Tina Fey
The Mean Girls screenwriter kept it simple in black and white.
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Lacey Chabert
Chabert, who played Toaster Strudel heiress Gretchen Weiners, wore a floor-length black lace gown.
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Katy Rose
Rose, whose song “Overdrive” was featured on the soundtrack, looked extremely early aughts in a dress worn over distressed jeans.
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Jordana Brewster
The Fast and Furious star was casual in jeans and a pale pink top.
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Raven-Symone
The actress was one of many premiere attendees who opted for denim.
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Daniel Franzese
Franzese, who played Damian, paired a leather jacket with a tie.
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Tim Meadows
The Saturday Night Live star, who played Principal Duvall, wore a sport coat.
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Lizzy Caplan
Caplan ditched her character Janis Ian’s goth locks for blonde curls and an elegant dress.
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Amanda Seyfried
Seyfried, who played amateur meteorologist Karen Smith, wore a pale yellow mini dress.
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Amy Poehler
The cool mom chose all black. If you’re gonna drink, she’d rather you do it in the house!
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Daniel Gillies and Rachael Leigh Cook
Cook and her then-fiancé (later husband) stepped out in casual looks, both wearing jeans.
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Mae Whitman
The Arrested Development star also opted for denim at the event.
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Alexa PenaVega
The Spy Kids actress was another jeans wearer, but she changed it up with a classic 2000s pair of capris.
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Laraine Newman and Hannah Einbinder
A very young Einbinder (a future star of Hacks) attended the premiere with her mom, an SNL alum.
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Lalaine
The Lizzie McGuire actress wore a miniskirt teamed with a striped top.
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Bethany Joy Lenz
The One Tree Hill star stood out in red.
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Allison Sweeney
The Days of Our Lives star kept it sporty in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey.
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Rosanna Arquette
Arquette looked business casual in a gray suit.
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Jonathan Bennett
Aaron Samuels himself wore a suit with a blue button-down.
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Zach Braff
The Scrubs star arrived in a burgundy sweater and yes, jeans.
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Fred Armisen
The SNL star supported Fey, Meadows and Poehler in a jacket and olive green shirt.
Editor's P/S:
The premiere of "Mean Girls" 20 years ago was a star-studded event that showcased the cast's unique styles. Lindsay Lohan, the lead actress, opted for a sophisticated teal cocktail dress, while Rachel McAdams, who played the iconic Regina George, donned a form-fitting long-sleeved dress contrasting with her character's signature blonde locks. Tina Fey, the screenwriter, kept it classic in black and white, and other cast members such as Lacey Chabert, Katy Rose, and Amanda Seyfried showcased their own fashionable choices.
The article highlights how the film's impact continues to be felt today, with McAdams still finding comedy acting intimidating despite her success in "Mean Girls." It also mentions Lohan's cameo in the musical adaptation of the film, which premiered in 2024. The inclusion of photographs from the premiere provides a glimpse into the cast's appearances and the overall atmosphere of the event. Overall, the article offers a nostalgic look back at the premiere of a beloved film and its lasting legacy.
