Busy Philipps Praises 'So Cool' Daughter Birdie at theMean GirlsPremiere (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Busy Philipps and daughter Birdie Silverstein.Photo:Arturo Holmes/GettyBusy Philippsisthecool mom of the moment — even if her kids disagree!On Monday, the actress, 44, stepped onto the pink carpet attheMean Girlspremiere in New York Citywith her daughterBirdie, 15.Before the mother-daughter duo took their seats, Philipps, 43, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about her excitement surrounding the musical remake of the 2004 cult-classic teen comedy.Busy Philipps and Birdie Silverstein.Arturo Holmes/Getty“So, I’ve seen the movie, but I haven’t seen it with an audience, and I haven’t seen it — I haven’t talked to anyone who’s seen it that isn’t like Tina [Fey],” theWhite Chicksactress tells PEOPLE of theSaturday Night Livealum.NYC premiere of ‘Mean Girls’.Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via GettyFey, 53, wrote and stars in the movie, reprising her role as Ms. Norbury. Sheattended the premiere, as didLindsay Lohan, who played Cady Heron in the original film.Christopher Briney,Reneé RappandAngourie Ricewere also in attendance.While talking to PEOPLE, Philipps admitted that she wasn’t sure if she identified as a “cool mom” — a nod toSNLalumAmy Poehler, who also starred in the original as the mother of the Plastics’ leader Regina George (Rachel McAdams).“Oh, I mean, no, of course not,” theCougar Towntalent tells PEOPLE.She continues, “I think I’m cool, but my kids don’t think I’m cool. And I’m aware of that. I also think I’m very clear on the fact that I’m their mother and not their friend, so that definitely makes me uncool.”The mother of two gushed about Birdie, who was off in the distance speaking to one of her mom’s producers, as being “so cool.”Discussing the remake, Philipps shares that she, Fey, and Poehler, 52, (who are “all friends”) had an “understanding” that the musical “would be totally different” than the first.Philipps also sharesCricket, 10, who was not present for the event, with ex Marc Silverstein.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Philipps shared the news of her taking on the role ofRegina George’s momon her Instagramin March. “You know something? I really never have been aregular mom,” she captioned the post with the hashtag #meangirls.She also reposted theDeadlinearticle on her Instagram Story, writing, “Reader, She cried (From happiness for once.)““TheTina Feyuniverse IS so real and omg how did I end up in it? I’m grateful every day for her friendship and support,” she wrote in another Instagram story about the announcement.Her first time dressing up in the part actually came in 2019, when she dressed up for Halloween with Birdie, who was dressed as Regina George.“Her name is Regina George and she is a massive deal.💗 #meangirls #meangirlsbroadway 💗,” Philipps captioned the shot.Mean Girlsopens in theaters on Jan. 12.

Busy Philipps and daughter Birdie Silverstein.Photo:Arturo Holmes/Getty

Arturo Holmes/Getty

Busy Philippsisthecool mom of the moment — even if her kids disagree!On Monday, the actress, 44, stepped onto the pink carpet attheMean Girlspremiere in New York Citywith her daughterBirdie, 15.Before the mother-daughter duo took their seats, Philipps, 43, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about her excitement surrounding the musical remake of the 2004 cult-classic teen comedy.Busy Philipps and Birdie Silverstein.Arturo Holmes/Getty“So, I’ve seen the movie, but I haven’t seen it with an audience, and I haven’t seen it — I haven’t talked to anyone who’s seen it that isn’t like Tina [Fey],” theWhite Chicksactress tells PEOPLE of theSaturday Night Livealum.NYC premiere of ‘Mean Girls’.Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via GettyFey, 53, wrote and stars in the movie, reprising her role as Ms. Norbury. Sheattended the premiere, as didLindsay Lohan, who played Cady Heron in the original film.Christopher Briney,Reneé RappandAngourie Ricewere also in attendance.While talking to PEOPLE, Philipps admitted that she wasn’t sure if she identified as a “cool mom” — a nod toSNLalumAmy Poehler, who also starred in the original as the mother of the Plastics’ leader Regina George (Rachel McAdams).“Oh, I mean, no, of course not,” theCougar Towntalent tells PEOPLE.She continues, “I think I’m cool, but my kids don’t think I’m cool. And I’m aware of that. I also think I’m very clear on the fact that I’m their mother and not their friend, so that definitely makes me uncool.”The mother of two gushed about Birdie, who was off in the distance speaking to one of her mom’s producers, as being “so cool.”Discussing the remake, Philipps shares that she, Fey, and Poehler, 52, (who are “all friends”) had an “understanding” that the musical “would be totally different” than the first.Philipps also sharesCricket, 10, who was not present for the event, with ex Marc Silverstein.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Philipps shared the news of her taking on the role ofRegina George’s momon her Instagramin March. “You know something? I really never have been aregular mom,” she captioned the post with the hashtag #meangirls.She also reposted theDeadlinearticle on her Instagram Story, writing, “Reader, She cried (From happiness for once.)““TheTina Feyuniverse IS so real and omg how did I end up in it? I’m grateful every day for her friendship and support,” she wrote in another Instagram story about the announcement.Her first time dressing up in the part actually came in 2019, when she dressed up for Halloween with Birdie, who was dressed as Regina George.“Her name is Regina George and she is a massive deal.💗 #meangirls #meangirlsbroadway 💗,” Philipps captioned the shot.Mean Girlsopens in theaters on Jan. 12.

Busy Philippsisthecool mom of the moment — even if her kids disagree!

On Monday, the actress, 44, stepped onto the pink carpet attheMean Girlspremiere in New York Citywith her daughterBirdie, 15.

Before the mother-daughter duo took their seats, Philipps, 43, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about her excitement surrounding the musical remake of the 2004 cult-classic teen comedy.

Busy Philipps and Birdie Silverstein.Arturo Holmes/Getty

“So, I’ve seen the movie, but I haven’t seen it with an audience, and I haven’t seen it — I haven’t talked to anyone who’s seen it that isn’t like Tina [Fey],” theWhite Chicksactress tells PEOPLE of theSaturday Night Livealum.

NYC premiere of ‘Mean Girls’.Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty

Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty

Fey, 53, wrote and stars in the movie, reprising her role as Ms. Norbury. Sheattended the premiere, as didLindsay Lohan, who played Cady Heron in the original film.Christopher Briney,Reneé RappandAngourie Ricewere also in attendance.

While talking to PEOPLE, Philipps admitted that she wasn’t sure if she identified as a “cool mom” — a nod toSNLalumAmy Poehler, who also starred in the original as the mother of the Plastics’ leader Regina George (Rachel McAdams).

“Oh, I mean, no, of course not,” theCougar Towntalent tells PEOPLE.

She continues, “I think I’m cool, but my kids don’t think I’m cool. And I’m aware of that. I also think I’m very clear on the fact that I’m their mother and not their friend, so that definitely makes me uncool.”

The mother of two gushed about Birdie, who was off in the distance speaking to one of her mom’s producers, as being “so cool.”

Discussing the remake, Philipps shares that she, Fey, and Poehler, 52, (who are “all friends”) had an “understanding” that the musical “would be totally different” than the first.

Philipps also sharesCricket, 10, who was not present for the event, with ex Marc Silverstein.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Philipps shared the news of her taking on the role ofRegina George’s momon her Instagramin March. “You know something? I really never have been aregular mom,” she captioned the post with the hashtag #meangirls.

She also reposted theDeadlinearticle on her Instagram Story, writing, “Reader, She cried (From happiness for once.)”

“TheTina Feyuniverse IS so real and omg how did I end up in it? I’m grateful every day for her friendship and support,” she wrote in another Instagram story about the announcement.

Her first time dressing up in the part actually came in 2019, when she dressed up for Halloween with Birdie, who was dressed as Regina George.

“Her name is Regina George and she is a massive deal.💗 #meangirls #meangirlsbroadway 💗,” Philipps captioned the shot.

Mean Girlsopens in theaters on Jan. 12.

source: people.com