Lindsay Lohan is demanding that an offensive joke made at her expense be cut from the new Mean Girls film, an insider has claimed – after the actress was left “very hurt” by the tasteless joke.
Lindsay, 37, expressed her anger after Megan Thee Stallion saw a reference to “Fire Crotch” in Tina Fey's musical remake of the 2004 original – an insult hurled at the star during her time with Paris Hilton, now 42 became.
In an initial statement, a representative for Lindsay said she was “disappointed” – but now an insider close to the star has exclusively revealed to that she believes the line will be completely removed from the final cut should.
As if that wasn't enough, Lindsay's father Michael also criticized Tina, 53, for the “condescending” joke when planning the new film.
Lindsay Lohan said she was “disappointed” by the “Fire Crotch” joke in the new Mean Girls movie
Unaware that the musical would include a joke at her expense, the actress attended the premiere last Monday, where she was reunited with writer and co-star Tina Fey
“The real mean girl here is Tina Fey,” the insider said. “She wrote it. She also knows that Lindsay is hurt by this.
“The studio is also aware of what Lindsay thinks about this. The right thing for them to do would be to cut this from the film. It's completely unnecessary and very disrespectful.'
Lindsay's father Michael confirmed that he saw the scene where the joke was made.
Speaking exclusively to , he said: “While I would like to make a few comments about Megan The Stallion and even Tina allowing this condescending piece to get into the film, I'd rather take it seriously and her mine Reserved.”
He continued, “I don't care how many times they remake 'Mean Girls,' and no matter how many ways, it will never be like the original with Lindsay.”
“The original and Lindsay are iconic.” While I'm glad Lindsay and Tina got together, I don't know why she didn't make a sequel with the original cast first.
“This would have been a huge success, surpassing any version since the original, as so many others agree.”
“I bet if you did a poll about what people think, it would have been better with the original cast or these musical versions.
In the new film, rapper Megan Thee Stallion shows up to praise new popular girl Cady and drop the “Fire Crotch” gag
In 2006, a video surfaced showing Paris laughing while her boyfriend Brandon Davis used the term “firestep” and hurled other insults at Lindsay
“A sequel to the original would win with the original cast and would be better and more successful.”
Michael added: “No one can replace Lindsay in her roles. 'Not because I'm her father, but because of her talent.'
In the new film, 28-year-old rapper Megan Thee Stallion shows up to praise the new popular girl Cady, played by Angourie Rice, 20 years after Lindsay's portrayal in the original.
In a TikTok-like clip, Megan announces, “Y2K Fire Crotch is back.”
Fans were quick to spot the reference to oil heir Brandon Davis' explicit 2006 tirade about Lindsay, in which he and Paris made fun of the actress.
Lindsay's father Michael criticized Tina for the “condescending” joke – while also announcing the new film and all other Mean Girls spinoffs
Lindsay starred in the original Mean Girls film alongside (LR) Lacey Chabert, Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried
Lindsay famously played Cady Heron, a freshman who joins the exclusive Plastics at North Shore High School
Although she isn't reprising her role, Lindsay acknowledges her character's time on The Mathletes.
Although Lindsay made her own cameo appearance, she wasn't aware of the joke until she saw the new film for the first time at the New York premiere.
In the new film, Tina returns to her role as Mrs Norbury. Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried and Lacey Chabert, who played Regina George, Karen Smith and Gretchen Weiners in the original Plastics film, do not star.
Lindsay's comments came hours after Tina praised the actress in an interview with CBS on Monday.
“The original film is really Lindsay’s film, you know? “It just makes her shine,” she said.
“I thought if she was going to do anything, then I thought it would be nice to have her come in a little late in the movie when you're like, 'Oh my God, I didn't think that,' you've forgotten so much.” you're looking for cameos.'
She has yet to publicly respond to the news that Lindsay was “hurt” by the joke.
In the 2024 musical comedy, Renee Rapp will reprise the role of the infamous queen bee Regina George, which she previously played in the Broadway musical.
Renee, Avantika Vandanapu and Bebe Wood form the “Plastics” – a trio of teenage girls who rule North Shore High School and decide to take new girl Cady under their very exclusive wing.