Lacey Chabert Exposes Jonathan Bennett's Disrespectful Phone Manners in 'Mean Girls' Reunion
Jonathan Bennett reveals his 'Mean Girls' costar Lacey Chabert's candid criticism of his phone manners Find out what he exclusively shares with Us Weekly about their behind-the-scenes encounter
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Jonathan Bennett confessed that his phone manners are far from being desirable, to the extent that his Mean Girls costar Lacey Chabert felt compelled to address the issue. In an exclusive feature called "25 Things You Don't Know About Me" by We, the 42-year-old actor shared, "I never bid farewell on the phone; instead, I simply end the conversation by abruptly hanging up. However, Lacey Chabert once called me back and urged me to change this habit, emphasizing that I should start saying goodbye instead of just ending the call."
Since starring in Mean Girls in 2004, both Bennett and Chabert, who are now 41 years old, have appeared as the main characters in numerous Hallmark movies and have also been involved in their production. They even reunited in 2010 for the Hallmark film Elevator Girl.
Bennett's upcoming Hallmark holiday movie is called Christmas on Cherry Lane. The movie revolves around the lives of three couples who are at pivotal moments as parents. One couple is eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child, while another is unexpectedly expanding their family. The third couple is starting a new phase of their lives as empty nesters. Christmas on Cherry Lane will premiere on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, December 9th at 8 p.m. ET.
Scroll down to discover 25 intriguing facts about Bennett:
1. I possess the remarkable ability to flawlessly recite every single line from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Additionally, I can astoundingly name all 50 states in less than 30 seconds by performing the "50 States" song.
2. I have never fully completed reading a book.
3. During my childhood, rather than requesting my father to construct a treehouse, I requested the creation of a basement stage complete with a functional red curtain and a spotlight. Surprisingly, he fulfilled my wish.
4. I have an obsession with popping zits and can’t not pop one if I see one.
5. I usually sit to pee because I’m lazy.
6. I never kicked a soccer ball until I had to on set for Mean Girls.
7. Pine Sol is my favorite scent.
8. I spent my childhood flying airplanes with my father. Although I don't possess a license, I have been capable of successfully taking off and landing a plane since the age of 10.
9. The mere thought of encountering a Broadway diva, particularly Elphaba from Wicked, fills me with more anxiety than anything else in the world. It even triggers a reaction where I break out in hives.
10. I never bid farewell during a phone conversation; I simply disconnect because I have concluded the discussion. On one occasion, Lacey Chabert rang me up again and advised me to begin uttering goodbyes rather than abruptly hanging up.
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11. If you say a joke and no one laughs, I will steal it and say it louder to try and get the laugh.
12. I never fully finish a drink in a can and leave dozens of half-drunk cans all over the house.
13. I pretend to be car sick 99.99 percent of the time so I can always ride shotgun.
14. I’m usually in bed by 8:30 and asleep by 9 p.m.
15. I consistently fall asleep before the opening credits of a movie.
16. Without fail, during a meal, I feel compelled to stand up and enact a scene from the story I'm sharing. According to my husband, there hasn't been a single meal we've shared where I haven't stood up at least once.
17. My biggest pet peeve is the sound of people eating cereal.
18. To this day, my favorite role I’ve played was Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors.
19. After high school, I briefly entertained the idea of enlisting in the army, but quickly realized that my fear of guns would hinder me.
20. Due to my inability to participate in sports or become a cheerleader, I assumed the role of the bulldog mascot in my high school.
21. I prefer Starbucks over any other coffee shop.
22. Losing both my parents the same year sent me into a deep and dark depression that I hid very well. Barry’s Bootcamp helped me through it.
23. Sharing a fork with my dog is no problem at all, as he is like my own child.
24. In my initial venture as an actor, I starred in a tampon commercial back in 2001. The shoot required me to ride the roller-coaster at Coney Island, and unfortunately, I ended up throwing up on the camera during the third take.
25. The most awkward thing to me is tableside singers at a restaurant. I will get up and go to the restroom every time.
