After Ariana Grande released the empowering new song: Thank U, Next a while ago. The music video was recently released and it seems so familiar. That’s because it pays homage to all the rom-coms of 2000. But fans were left largely confused about the appearance of Lindsay Lohan on the video. While Lindsay Lohan confirmed that she did not appear on the video herself, fans did spot a girl with striking resemblance to Lohan on the Thank U, Next music video by Ariana Grande. Apparently Ariana Grande cast actress Elizabeth Gillies to play Lohan on the video. Gillies is famous for her portrayal of the mean but filthy rich Fallon Carrington on CW’s Dynasty. Elizabeth Gillies remitted a spoiled child energy on the Thank You Next music video, she finds this energy through her role in Dynasty.
Why Ariana Grande Didn’t Cast the Real Lindsay Lohan
Grande and Elizabeth Gillies’ association is not newfound In fact they have worked together before the Mean Girls inspired music video. Before the Thank U, Next music video, Elizabeth Gillies used to star alongside Grande in Victorious — Grande’s former Nickelodeon show. Gillies played Jade West, the main character Tori’s frequent nemesis. Gillies; hence, landed her part as Cady owing to her long time association with Ariana Grande.
In the Thank U, Next music videos, Ariana Grande hinted subtle references to several 2000 classics including Mean Girls. She even managed to cast the original Aaron Samuels, actor Jonathan Bennett. Ariana Grande was herself the Regina George while Elizabeth Gillies depicts Lohan’s classic role of Cady Heron.
The Thank You Next Music Video Baffled Fans
Elizabeth Gillies carries a stark resemblance to Lindsay Lohan. Fans gave pointed this out multiple times in Twitter.
Wait is that lindsay Lohan in the thank u next video or just a look alike ?????!
— Tony (@wxckedtongue) November 30, 2018
Oh wait!!!!? Thats not Lindsay Lohan!!!? Hahahah damn fooled me #thankunext
— Kaleidoscopic Love (@Myles__Music) November 30, 2018
Lindsay Lohan Would Have Loved To Reprise Her Role
Lindsay Lohan was apparently not thrilled about their being another Cady in town. She had reportedly expressed her desire to be a part of the thank you next music video herself. Lindsay Lohan wants to reprise her role as Cady. She even told Wendy Williams during an appearance on her show that she is constantly asking Mean Girls producer Lorne Michaels to produce a sequel. She said,
“It’s becoming a bit stalker-ish. I think they’re really focused on the Broadway show right now.”
Lindsay; however, wasn’t petty about Ariana Grande choosing Elizabeth Gillies for the Thank U, Next music video. Lindsay Lohan even expressed that she loved the show Dynasty. Technically, if someone has to play your beloved character, it’s nice when it’s at least someone from a show you already like.
