Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, and Rachel McAdams: The Sexy Stars from Mean Girls in Nude Roles
Mean Girls (2004) gave us some unforgettable characters and skyrocketed the careers of its talented young cast. Since then, many of its stars have taken bold steps in their acting careers, landing roles in more daring, mature films—some of which required them to bare it all. If you're curious about which Mean Girls stars have stripped down for the camera, here's a closer look at four of the film's major players and their ventures into steamy, nude roles (plus one honorable, non-nude shoutout).
Lacey Chabert (Gretchen Wieners) in Imaginary Friend (2012)
Okay, let’s start with a little honorable mention. Lacey Chabert might not have gone fully nude in Imaginary Friend (2012), but she did heat things up in this psychological thriller. Chabert plays Emma, a woman struggling with mental illness as her imaginary childhood friend comes back to haunt her. While the film explores her unraveling mind, it also features some undeniably sexy scenes where Chabert's character engages in intimate moments. Though she doesn’t go completely nude, her sultry performance is enough to earn her a spot here. Chabert's transition from her sweet, naive Gretchen Wieners persona in Mean Girls to a more mature, seductive role makes Imaginary Friend worth checking out.
Lindsay Lohan (Cady Heron) in The Canyons (2013)
Lindsay Lohan, who portrayed the awkward but lovable Cady Heron in Mean Girls, ventured deep into adult content with The Canyons (2013). Directed by Paul Schrader and written by Bret Easton Ellis, The Canyons is a neo-noir erotic thriller about the darker side of Hollywood. Lohan plays Tara, a woman caught in a toxic relationship with a manipulative movie producer, played by porn star James Deen.
In the film, Lohan sheds her Disney-like image entirely, baring it all in several scenes. From topless shots to group sex scenes, Lohan pushes boundaries and exposes herself (literally) in ways that may surprise Mean Girls fans. The film was marketed heavily on Lohan's involvement and nude scenes, which certainly generated buzz for the independent flick. Though the movie received mixed reviews, Lohan’s bold, raw performance and willingness to appear naked on screen left a lasting impression.
Amanda Seyfried (Karen Smith) in Lovelace (2013)
Amanda Seyfried played the hilariously clueless Karen Smith in Mean Girls and took on a more serious and provocative role in Lovelace (2013). The film is a biographical drama about Linda Lovelace, the infamous star of the 1972 adult film Deep Throat. Seyfried portrays Lovelace, taking audiences through her tumultuous journey from porn stardom to activism against the industry.
In Lovelace, Seyfried doesn’t shy away from nudity. In multiple scenes, she appears topless as she portrays the rise of one of the most famous adult film stars of the 20th century. The movie delves into Lovelace's exploitation and personal struggles, allowing Seyfried to flex her dramatic acting skills while baring her body for the role. Her performance received praise, and the film's raw portrayal of the adult industry was certainly a far cry from her ditsy Mean Girls days.
Rachel McAdams (Regina George) in Disobedience (2018)
Regina George may have been a preppy queen bee, but Rachel McAdams has shown that she’s capable of far more complex and daring roles. In Disobedience (2018), McAdams stars alongside Rachel Weisz in a gripping drama about forbidden love and religious conflict. The film tells the story of Ronit (Weisz) and Esti (McAdams), two women who rekindle a past romance within the confines of a strict Orthodox Jewish community in London.
The movie features a breathtakingly intimate and explicit love scene between McAdams and Weisz, where both actresses appear nude. The raw, emotional connection between the two characters is beautifully captured, making the nudity feel organic and essential to the film's narrative rather than gratuitous. McAdams’ portrayal of Esti is both vulnerable and powerful, reminding us how far she has come since her Mean Girls days as the ultimate high school mean girl.
From Mean Girls to serious drama and erotic thrillers, it’s clear that these talented actresses have evolved in their careers, unafraid to take on challenging roles that require both emotional and physical vulnerability. Whether it’s Lindsay Lohan pushing boundaries in The Canyons, Amanda Seyfried stripping down in Lovelace, or Rachel McAdams baring her soul (and her body) in Disobedience, these stars have proven that they’re far more than the high school personas they portrayed in 2004.
All of the images here appear courtesy of Mr. Skin.