Amanda Seyfried accuses Paramount of owing her money for Mean Girls merchandise
Amanda Seyfried, an American actor and singer, accused Paramount Pictures (film production and distribution company) of not paying her royalties for 'Mean Girls' merchandise. She said that she was 17 when she did the film and now enjoys seeing her face on people's t-shirts. Speaking to Adam Brody during a conversation for Variety's Actors on Actors, she put forth this allegation against the company.advertisementDuring the interview, Brody asked Seyfried if she had re-watched the 2004 teen classic, 'Mean Girls'. She replied saying, "No, I haven't. It's on often enough. You know what, I love it. I really love seeing my face on people's t-shirts.Continuing further, she added, "I mean, I am a little resentful, because Paramount still owes me some money. Every store sells 'Mean Girls' t-shirts with our photographs."
Seyfried questioned herself and said, "I don't know if it was because I was 17 and dumb or what." This sparked a conversation about Seyfried, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Lacey Chabert not receiving royalties for the merchandise of the comedy film.The 'Mamma Mia' actor, however, added that she loves seeing her face on t-shirts. "I love it. Like even the girl at TSA said 'Mean Girls, my favourite movie'. And I'm like, 'Wait I was 17. I had nothing to do with it'."advertisementParamount Pictures hasn't reacted to Amanda Seyfried's claims yet.The 2004 teen comedy, "Mean Girls" was directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey. The film was loved by critics and audiences alike. It eventually won many awards and accolades. A sequel premiered on ABC Family in 2011 and was also adapted into a stage musical. A film adaptation of 'Mean Girls' hit theatres in 2024.
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