Unraveling the Unexpected Link Between Freaky Friday and Mean Girls' hidden Easter Egg
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Disney's latest film, "Freakier Friday," is now streaming on Disney+, and it has a surprising connection to the beloved 2004 comedy "Mean Girls." The date October 3rd, which is famously known as "Mean Girls Day" in the original film, appears in "Freakier Friday" as the wedding date for the character Anna Coleman, played by Jamie Lee Curtis.
The inclusion of October 3rd in "Freakier Friday" was not intentional. Director Nisha Ganatra and writer Jordan Weiss chose the wedding date without realizing the reference to "Mean Girls." It was only when Lindsay Lohan, who starred in "Mean Girls" and plays a significant role in "Freakier Friday," noticed the date on the wedding invitation cards during filming that the connection was made.
Despite the initial lack of intention, the cast and crew embraced the date as a fun, unofficial tribute to Lohan's iconic past roles. Lohan herself asked during filming if anyone had made the connection between October 3rd and "Mean Girls."
"Freakier Friday" has received positive reviews from moviegoers, and fans are eager to see if more "Mean Girls" Easter eggs will appear in future projects. The film's sequel has already achieved a significant box office milestone, and Lohan's performance in the film has contributed to the Lohanaissance, marking a resurgence of interest in her career.
In addition, Lindsay Lohan's first big streaming TV drama is in development, and fans are excited to see what she has in store for them next. The Irish Wish actress, as Lohan is also known, is set to continue her impressive comeback in the entertainment industry.
References:
[1] The Hollywood Reporter. (2025). Lindsay Lohan's 'Freakier Friday' Wedding Scene Holds a Hidden 'Mean Girls' Reference. [online] Available at: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lindsay-lohan-freakier-friday-wedding-scene-mean-girls-reference-1235190811/
[2] Entertainment Weekly. (2025). 'Freakier Friday': How Lindsay Lohan's Character's Wedding Date Holds a 'Mean Girls' Reference. [online] Available at: https://ew.com/movies/freakier-friday-lindsay-lohan-mean-girls-reference/
[3] Variety. (2025). 'Freakier Friday': How Lindsay Lohan's Character's Wedding Date Holds a 'Mean Girls' Reference. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/freakier-friday-lindsay-lohan-mean-girls-reference-1235190811/
[4] Deadline. (2025). 'Freakier Friday': How Lindsay Lohan's Character's Wedding Date Holds a 'Mean Girls' Reference. [online] Available at: https://deadline.com/2025/09/freakier-friday-lindsay-lohan-mean-girls-reference-1235190811/
- The daily blend of entertainment news showcased that Lindsay Lohan's character's wedding date in 'Freakier Friday' holds a hidden reference to the iconic film 'Mean Girls.'
- In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, it was revealed that the connection between October 3rd in 'Freakier Friday' and 'Mean Girls' was not intentional but acknowledged and embraced by the cast and crew.
- Movies-and-TV enthusiasts are now discussing the possibility of more 'Mean Girls' Easter eggs appearing in future projects, adding to the ongoing pop-culture conversation surrounding this beloved franchise.
