Twenty-plus years since the debut of “Mean Girls”, Amanda Seyfried is voicing concerns about Paramount Pictures, the studio responsible for the movie. In a recent chat with Adam Brody, she alleged that the company has been earning profits from the film’s merchandise without compensating her fairly.
Amanda Seyfried bashes Paramount for not paying Mean Girls merch royalties
Amanda Seyfried recently expressed dissatisfaction towards Paramount Pictures over claims they’ve been profiting from Mean Girls merchandise without involving her in those earnings. During a conversation with Adam Brody for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, she shared thoughts on the enduring success of the film.
When Brody mentioned the 2004 teen comedy, Seyfried admitted she hasn’t revisited it since then. She went on to say, “Nope, I haven’t watched it again. But it gets played quite frequently, and you know what? I adore it.” Laughing, she continued, “You know what else is great? Seeing my face on people’s t-shirts. A little part of me is even a bit envious because Paramount still owes me some money.
Brody was taken aback by her comment. “About the T-shirts?” he questioned. Seyfried made things clearer, “Regarding the resemblance.” She then explained, “Shops across the board sell Mean Girls T-shirts featuring our likenesses. Pictures!” Later, Seyfried pondered if her age during filming might have influenced the lack of payment. She mused, “Could it be because I was 17 and perhaps naive?
Despite this, the actress gratefully acknowledged her fans and fellow cast members such as Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, and numerous others. Seyfried also shared an amusing incident where a TSA agent mentioned Mean Girls being their favorite movie to which she responded, “I was just a teenage girl when it was made, I didn’t have much involvement with it.
meanwhile, Mean Girls turned out to be a significant box-office hit and earned much acclaim from reviewers. Critics appreciated the acting, script, and directing, among many other aspects. Today, it’s often hailed as one of the best comedy films of the 2000s.
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2025-06-10 15:10