Jonathan Bennett and Daniel Franzese Reunite in N.Y.C. Ahead of 'Mean Girls' Day: 'What Gay Is It?'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jonathan Bennett and Daniel Franzese Instagram.Photo: jonathandbennett/Instagram

On the eve of October 3 — or as many diehard fans call it,Mean Girlsday — two of the beloved film’s stars reconnected on the streets in Times Square, N.Y.C. for a photo op.

Jonathan Bennettshared a series of Instagram photos Sunday of himself and former co-starDaniel Franzeselaughing and kissing each other on the cheek with the tongue-in-cheek caption, “What gay is it?”

Bennett, 41, and Franzese’s play on words refer to one of the comedy film’s much-quoted scenes whenLindsay Lohan’s character tells Bennett’s character it’s Oct. 3.

This mini-reunion isn’t the first time cast members have celebrated the occasion alongside their fans.

In 2021, Amanda Seyfriedshared a throwback post on Instagramof a behind-the-scenes moment from the filming ofMean Girlsin 2003.

In the photograph, theMamma Mia!star is pictured alongside fellow cast membersLohan, 36,Lacey Chabert,Bennett,Lizzy Caplan, and Franzese, 44.

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TheMean Girlsfamily stays pretty tight, with Bennett recently giving Chabert ashoutout on her 40th birthday.

“She’s beauty and she’s grace. She’s Miss United States. Happy Birthday to the best of the best of the best of the best of the best,” he wrote.

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Franzese, 44, also recently wished a bighappy birthday to Lohanon her 36th this summer.

“Happy Birthday@lindsaylohanhope your birthday is filled with rainbows and flowers,” he wrote.

source: people.com