So Fetch: The Making of Mean Girls 💋💖
- The_Secret_Bookreview
- Oct 3
- 2 min read
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"On Wednesdays, we wear pink."
Film? ✔️
West End? ✔️
Book? ✔️
I have always loved Mean Girls. Honestly, who doesn’t?
It’s one of the most quotable films ever made, with an incredible cast, and even here in the book world it inspires themed bookstacks every Wednesday “on Wednesdays we read pink”.
It’s a film that has truly stood the test of time, and yet, when it first came out in 2004, no one expected it to become the cultural phenomenon it is today.
So Fetch: The Making of Mean Girls is the first authoritative look at how Mean Girls came to be and why it still matters twenty years later. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong takes us from Tina Fey’s brilliant idea to adapt Queen Bees and Wannabes (and the messy fallout for its original author) through casting, filming, and all the behind-the-scenes drama – including some juicy details I had never heard before.
It’s full of exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, and every character who made an impact, no matter how small their role, gets their moment in the spotlight.
I loved reading about the casting process, especially how Lindsay Lohan originally wanted to be Regina George, and discovering which other now-famous actors tried out for roles but didn’t make the cut.
There are so many fun facts scattered throughout, and the nostalgia was pure gold for someone who still quotes the film at least once a week.
One of my favourite sections was the deep dive into the film’s cultural impact – from its influence on Y2K tabloid culture to its place in LGBTQ+ representation and how it continues to shape the way we think about female friendships and rivalries.
The chapter on Lindsay Lohan’s life after the film was particularly interesting, and it was lovely to read that she’s in a much happier place now.
The tea is definitely hot, but this is more than just gossip. It’s a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how a teen comedy became a generation-defining classic.
If you love Mean Girls, or simply enjoy a peek into the filmmaking process, this is a must-read.
As for me? I thought it was so grool.
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