- Rachel McAdams reveals why she skipped the 'Mean Girls' reunion ad
- She played the iconic "Regina George" in the film
- THIS was the reason behind her absence
In a world where nostalgia reigns supreme, fans of the cult classic 'Mean Girls' were left with a bittersweet taste as Rachel McAdams (45), the actress who immortalized "Regina George," chose to sit out the much-anticipated reunion commercial. The star-studded Walmart ad brought back the original "Plastics," but McAdams was notably missing from the lineup.
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Not her cup of tea
"I guess I wasn’t that excited about doing a commercial if I’m being totally honest," McAdams confessed in an interview with Variety. The actress, who has steered clear of commercial work throughout her career, expressed that the project simply didn't align with her interests. "I’ve never done commercials, and it just didn’t feel like my bag," she added.
Despite her decision, McAdams was unaware that her fellow 'Mean Girls' alumni, including Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert, were all on board. "I didn’t know that everyone was participating in the ad," she revealed. However, the 'Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret' star made it clear that her heart still lies with the "Plastics." "I would, of course, always love to be part of a Mean Girls reunion and hang with my Plastics," she said, hinting at a tinge of regret upon learning about the reunion later.
A different kind of reunion
While a commercial didn't entice McAdams, the idea of a movie reunion did pique her interest. "A movie sounded awesome," she stated, although she confirmed that she and Tina Fey did not film a cameo for the upcoming 'Mean Girls' movie musical. "Tina and I sort of dabbled with a few ideas, but it was tough to make it all work in the end," McAdams explained.
While she did not take part in the commercial or the movie musical, McAdams is enthusiastic about the new direction of the 'Mean Girls' legacy. "I think the direction it went in will be fantastic and I cannot wait to see it," she shared with excitement.
A role close to her heart
McAdams, who recently earned accolades for her role in 'Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret,' shared her personal connection to the project as a mother. "It was very, very in the forefront — what it is to raise a girl," she said, emphasizing the importance of such narratives in today's world.
While fans may have missed seeing Regina George in the Walmart ad, Rachel McAdams' spirit of camaraderie with her 'Mean Girls' castmates remains unshaken. As the Broadway-to-screen musical adaptation prepares for its release, all eyes will be on the legacy that McAdams and her fellow Plastics have left behind.
