Mean Girls_ Avantika Reacts to Message From OG Karen Amanda Seyfried (Exclusive)
Mean Girls_ Avantika Reacts to Message From OG Karen Amanda Seyfried (Exclusive)
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00:00 What went into selecting this gown this evening?
00:02 Well, I don't know. My stylist Katie Keon, she's amazing.
00:06 And this was the first dress I tried on for the premiere.
00:09 And it just felt like, you know, it felt like me.
00:11 It's beaded, it's got a cape, it's got a little bit of flair.
00:14 But I think it's sweet, it's elegant. I love it.
00:16 And it's shaking it up from what your character would rock.
00:19 You know what I mean? You're giving it every kind of attitude and angle and fashion experience, you know.
00:24 If you say so.
00:25 Look at this thing!
00:28 I can't even see it!
00:30 Like a face brush.
00:31 What does it mean to you to be a part of this and carrying on the legacy, the torch of Maine Girls, and of course that iconic burn book?
00:37 Oh my god. I mean, it is just so, so special.
00:40 And I really, like I really hope I can just translate and articulate really truly how grateful I am.
00:46 I'm truly honored to be part of such a timeless, iconic franchise.
00:50 Work with Tina Fey, work with such an incredible cast.
00:53 And I think especially as a woman of color and a South Indian, I think we rarely get to see ourselves represented in a group of girls who are unanimously considered beautiful and popular.
01:05 And the epitome of glamour, even if it's just in a high school.
01:09 And so I think it's really amazing that young girls of color will see someone of color in a group so iconic and timeless and think, "Okay, slay!"
01:19 You know, we're pretty fetched too.
01:22 You said that so well.
01:24 Thank you.
01:25 And you even threw in some last-dicks.
01:26 I know.
01:27 You have an ocular there.
01:28 Yeah.
01:29 That was wonderful.
01:30 Thank you.
01:31 The OGs would be so proud.
01:32 I hope so.
01:33 Oh, and speaking of, our team spoke to an OG yesterday at the Golden Globes carpet.
01:38 You know this girl, Amanda.
01:40 There's no advice.
01:41 Listen, you've got to get your inner curious little, like inner curious child.
01:46 I think Karen sees the world through a very specific lens, and I think she's going to be amazing.
01:54 Can't wait to see you, baby.
01:56 Just keep the legacy going.
01:59 What is it like hearing that from the OG herself?
02:02 That's really special.
02:03 I really admire her so, so much.
02:06 She's one of my favorite actors of all time.
02:08 I think Karen is my favorite character from Mean Girls, and to hear somebody like that,
02:12 there's always this level of self-doubt with being a young actor and with taking on an iconic franchise.
02:19 It's really special and reassuring to hear that from her.
02:22 That's so awesome.
02:23 Tonight we've already seen some of the OGs trickle down the carpet.
02:26 They'll be sitting.
02:27 Oh, my God.
02:28 I've been so consumed, I haven't been able to really pay attention.
02:31 And none other than Alindsey Lohan's going to be here tonight as well.
02:34 What will it be like sitting in the theater watching your take of this film with them?
02:40 Look, I watched this film for the first time in screening three weeks ago in a theater that had five people in it.
02:47 And so I didn't get a chance to gauge if people were liking it.
02:51 I was so nervous, and I was like, "No one's laughing at any jokes.
02:54 Well, no, s---, there's five people there."
02:56 And I'm one of them.
02:57 And I'm one of them.
02:59 And so I think it's going to be really amazing to see what lands with the audiences,
03:03 what resonates with the audiences.
03:04 And I won't lie, I will be sneaking glances to Alindsey throughout the theater being like,
03:09 "Oh, my God, this is so good to see you entertained."
03:12 We will all be entertained.
03:14 Congratulations, and have fun tonight.
03:16 You've done the work.
03:17 Enjoy the celebration.
03:18 Thank you so much.
03:19 I appreciate it.
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