US EditionAmanda Seyfried Says Paramount Owes Her Money for Mean Girls Merch
- Amanda Seyfried, who portrayed the character Karen Smith in the teen comedy released in 2004, claims that Paramount Pictures has failed to compensate her for merchandise featuring her image.
- Seyfried claims Paramount profited from selling Mean Girls T-shirts with her face while she received no royalties and questioned if it is because she signed contracts young.
- In October 2023, the leading actresses, except Rachel McAdams who said she was not excited about filming a commercial, reunited on a Los Angeles football field with camera crews present.
- In a June 9 Actors on Actors discussion with Adam Brody, Amanda Seyfried expressed frustration, revealing that Paramount has yet to compensate her for merchandise featuring her image, although she enjoys seeing her face on fans' T-shirts.
- This situation highlights ongoing disputes about compensation for likeness use in merchandising and reflects Seyfried’s continued affection for the film despite feeling undercompensated.
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Amanda Seyfried says Paramount still owes her money for using her face on 'Mean Girls' merch
Amanda Seyfried in "Mean Girls."Paramount PicturesAmanda Seyfried recently sat down with Adam Brody for Variety's "Actors on Actors" video series.Amanda Seyfried said Paramount still owes her money for using her likeness in "Mean Girls."Seyfried also said she was "17 and dumb" when she filmed the movie.Amanda Seyfried still loves seeing her face on "Mean Girls" T-shirts — but she's also wondering why she never saw any cut of the merchandise prof…
Amanda Seyfried: Paramount Owes Me ‘Some Money’ for ‘Mean Girls’ Merch
Amanda Seyfried has revealed that Paramount Pictures still owes her “some money” from “Mean Girls” merchandise that has used her likeness. The actor reflected on the film during an “Actors on Actors” interview with Adam Brody for Variety, which was posted on X on Monday. The topic came about when Brody asked Seyfried if she had revisited the 2004 cult comedy. “No, I haven’t. It’s on often enough, though. And you know what? I love it,” she said. …
Amanda Seyfried says Paramount owes me for Mean Girls merch
The 39-year-old actress - who played Karen Smith in the 2004 movie - loves the enduring popularity of the teen comedy but admitted she feels "a little resentful" because her fact appears on so many T-shirts
Amanda Seyfried Says Paramount Owes Her 'Some Money' After Using Her 'Likeness' for Mean Girls Merch
"I’m a little resentful," the actress saidCBS via Getty; Rich Polk/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Amanda Seyfried as Karen Smith in Mean Girls, Amanda Seyfried at the THR Frontrunner: Long Bright River event held at the San Vicente Bungalows on May 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.NEED TO KNOWAmanda Seyfried alleges Paramount Pictures has not paid her for using her “likeness” on Mean Girls merchandise“Is it because I was 17 and dumb?” Seyfr…
Amanda Seyfried Alleges Paramount Owes Her Money Over ‘Mean Girls’ Merch: ‘I’m a Little Resentful’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Amanda Seyfried feels as if she hasn’t been properly compensated for Mean Girls merch. The 39-year-old actress claimed that Paramount Pictures should send her a royalty check for using her “likeness” on merchandise for the hit 2004 film. “I haven’t [rewatched it]. It’s on often enough though. I love it. I really love seeing my face on people’s T-shirts. I’m a little resentful because Paramount still owes me some money. Every store sells Mean Gir…
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