Who Are the Actors in the Walmart Mean Girls Commercial?
(By Carmichael Phillip)
The Big Reunion: Who From the Original Mean Girls Is Back?
In its 2023 Black Friday campaign, Walmart pulled off a nostalgic and clever move — reuniting several original cast members from the beloved 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls in a commercial that riffs on the film’s iconic themes. Rather than simply using their youth for a throwback, the ad imagines where those characters are now: older, but still hilariously themselves.
Here are the main actors featured in the Walmart Mean Girls commercial — and who they play now.
Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron
The commercial brings back Lindsay Lohan, reprising her role as Cady Heron. In the Walmart spot, Cady is now working as a school guidance counselor, reflecting a matured, more grounded version of her character from high school.
Lohan’s return anchors the ad — her voice opens with a nostalgic line: “At North Shore, some things never change. On Wednesdays we still wear pink.”
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Lacey Chabert as Gretchen Wieners
Also back is Lacey Chabert, who originally played Gretchen Wieners. In the Walmart commercial, Gretchen has grown up: she’s now a “cool mom” with her own daughter, paying homage to her old “Plastic” girl roots while embracing her adult life.
Chabert’s performance leans into the same awkward charm she brought to the character in the film, delivering lines with a familiarity that longtime fans will appreciate.
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Amanda Seyfried as Karen Smith
Amanda Seyfried returns as Karen Smith, the sweet-but-dim member of the Plastics. In this reunion commercial, Karen has landed a pretty fitting adult gig: she’s a local TV meteorologist, doing weather reports — a hilarious callback to her original role’s quirks.
Her delivery in the ad retains Karen’s signature simplicity, including a line about how “there’s a 30 percent chance that it’s already Wednesday,” nodding to her famously scatterbrained nature.
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Daniel Franzese as Damian Leigh
Daniel Franzese returns as Damian Leigh, Cady’s loyal and very memorable friend from the original film. In the commercial, Damian appears in his grown-up life too — working at North Shore High in some capacity, helping connect the old guard to the new generation.
His presence is especially heartwarming for fans, because Damian was such a standout character in Mean Girls.
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Rajiv Surendra as Kevin Gnapoor
Another face from the original Mean Girls is Rajiv Surendra, who played Kevin Gnapoor, the mathlete with a rap in the movie. The Walmart ad reunites him in a new light: as a grown dad, embracing parenthood.
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His cameo helps round out the nostalgia — not just focusing on the Plastics but also bringing back some of the more beloved side characters.
Missy Elliott as North Shore’s Gym Teacher
One unexpected but delightful addition to the Walmart commercial is Missy Elliott, who appears as the gym teacher (and sex-ed lecturer) at North Shore High.
Her casting feels like a playful twist: in the original Mean Girls movie, her song “Pass That Dutch” featured on the soundtrack, so her appearance here is a fun meta nod.
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Notable Absences: Who Didn’t Return?
While the commercial features several fan-favorite Mean Girls actors, some big names are missing: Rachel McAdams, who famously played Regina George, is not in the Walmart ad.
Also absent are other original characters like Janis Ian (played by Lizzy Caplan) and Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett).
Why This Reunion Matters
Nostalgia Factor: For fans of the 2004 film, seeing these actors back in their old roles (now older and wiser) is a powerful emotional hook. Walmart taps into that longing for the past while telling a fresh story.
Perfect Timing: The commercial coincides with Walmart’s Black Friday campaign — the timing is clever, playing off the idea that “on Wednesdays we wear pink” by turning it into “on Wednesdays we shop deals.”
Balanced Cast: By bringing back not only the Plastics but also Damian and Kevin, Walmart pays homage to the full Mean Girls ensemble — not just the lead girls.
Cross-Generational Appeal: This ad reaches older fans who grew up with the movie, while also connecting to newer generations who may only know Mean Girls by reputation.
How Fans Reacted
The reunion was mostly met with warm nostalgia and delight. Media outlets like Sky News and PhillyVoice highlighted how fans loved seeing Lohan, Chabert, and Seyfried together again — especially when they deliver lines that feel straight out of the original.
On social media, fans praised the ad for being both fetch and smart, pointing out how well the actors slid into their new adult personas without losing the quirks that made their original characters memorable.
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Some also noted the meaningful absence of Rachel McAdams (Regina George), curious about why she didn’t join — but others speculated it might’ve been a scheduling or interest issue.
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What It Means for Walmart’s Brand
By leveraging Mean Girls’ cultural iconography, Walmart signals more than just good deals — it’s trying to connect emotionally with customers. The campaign demonstrates that Walmart remembers what matters to pop culture fans, and it’s not just about selling products, but selling stories.
Trust & Familiarity: Reuniting beloved characters suggests Walmart values continuity and nostalgia — traits many customers appreciate.
Strategic Marketing: Integrating Black Friday messaging with pop culture references helps Walmart stand out during a crowded commercial holiday.
Broad Appeal: The mix of original characters and a few surprises (like Missy Elliott) makes the ad resonate across demographics.
Final Takeaway: Who Are the Actors?
Lindsay Lohan — as adult Cady Heron (guidance counselor)
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Lacey Chabert — as adult Gretchen Wieners (mom)
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Amanda Seyfried — as adult Karen Smith (weather reporter)
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Daniel Franzese — as Damian Leigh
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Rajiv Surendra — as Kevin Gnapoor
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Missy Elliott — appears as North Shore’s gym teacher / sex-ed instructor
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This Walmart Mean Girls commercial isn’t just a typical ad — it’s a mini reunion that delivers on nostalgia, humor, and clever marketing all at once.
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