Ashley Tisdale recently revealed that she had screen tested for the role of Karen Smith in Tina Fey's iconic 2004 comedy Mean Girls. Despite not landing the part, Tisdale's audition left a lasting impact on the film, with one of her ad-libbed lines making it into the final cut.
At the time of the audition, Tisdale was known for her work in commercials, voiceover roles, and guest appearances on various TV shows. Two years later, she would achieve widespread fame for her role as Sharpay Evans in High School Musical and its sequels.
Blake Lively, who also auditioned for Mean Girls, went on to star in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and later gained fame for her role in Gossip Girl.
While Tisdale and Lively didn't secure roles in Mean Girls, the casting process for the film involved several other notable actors. Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Franzese, and Jonathan Bennett ultimately landed the lead roles, but other actors like Kristen Stewart, Mae Whitman, and Michelle Trachtenberg were considered for various parts.
Casting director Marci Liroff revealed that Tisdale was in the running for the role of Gretchen, along with Vanessa Hudgens and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Additionally, Lively, Haylie Duff, Kate Mara, and Megan Fox were contenders for the role of Karen.
The role of heartthrob Aaron Samuels, played by Jonathan Bennett, was initially offered to another actor who was replaced after a table read.
Mean Girls continues to be a beloved film, with fans still quoting memorable lines from characters like Karen Smith. Tisdale's experience with the audition process for the film remains a noteworthy part of her career.
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