Freakier Friday Easter Eggs explained including hidden Mean Girls reference
Freakier Friday has finally landed in cinemas- and it features nods to Lindsay Lohan's past roles
Freakier Friday has finally hit the big screen, a whopping 22 years after the original – we're just as gobsmacked at how time has flown.
This sequel to the 2003 comedy classic Freaky Friday, sees Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their roles as mother-daughter pair Anna and Tess.
Just like the first film, the follow-up centres on family members who mysteriously switch bodies. But this time around, Anna's teenage daughter Harper (played by Julia Butters) and her soon-to-be stepsister Lily (portrayed by Sophia Hammons) are also caught up in the chaos.
However, amidst the supernatural body-swapping antics, there are several nods to other films that fans might overlook during their initial watch. Here are two standout Easter eggs, explained.
Mean Girls Easter egg
First off, Mean Girls. The 2004 comedy showcases one of Lohan's most memorable performances to date, and continues to be a significant part of pop culture, reports the Mirror US.
Early on in Freakier Friday, we meet Anna's new beau Eric, played by Manny Jacinto. She bumps into the British single dad at Harper's school and they swiftly fall head over heels for each other.
The film then whisks us through their love story in a quick montage that depicts various stages of their relationship. At the end of the scene, it's unveiled that they're engaged and their wedding is set for October 3rd.
Lohan's character doesn't say the date, but it's highlighted on her calendar, so you could easily miss it.
Fans of Mean Girls will recognise that October 3rd held special significance for Lohan's 2000s character Cady Heron.
Soon after beginning secondary school, Cady falls for classmate Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett).
During a memorable moment from the noughties film, she reflects on an encounter with Aaron.
"On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was," Cady reveals in voiceover. The sequence then unfolds, showing her responding: "It's October 3rd."
This date subsequently became a cultural touchstone amongst supporters and is now commemorated each year as 'Mean Girls Day'.
While Lohan has moved beyond Cady, Freakier Friday still acknowledges the actress' legendary role.
The Parent Trap parallels
The most obvious The Parent Trap reference is the cameo from Elaine Hendrix, who portrayed Lohan's would-be stepmother Meredith Blake in the 1998 family film.
In Freakier Friday, Hendrix appears as magazine editor Blake Kale, collaborating with Anna's pop star client.
Yet the movie seems to further reference The Parent Trap through its plot, though this connection is admittedly more tenuous.
The late nineties picture centres on twins Hallie and Annie (both portrayed by Lohan) who become separated following their parents' split, before discovering each other at summer camp.
The siblings subsequently devise a scheme to reconcile their parents and repair their family.
They swap identities after camp, with one travelling to London with their mother whilst the other journeys to California with their father.
While they're busy plotting to rekindle their parents' love, their dad, portrayed by Dennis Quaid, is on the brink of tying the knot with his new flame, Meredith.
The recurring theme of blended families and the switcheroo plot are also key elements in Freakier Friday. Moreover, the 2025 film showcases two youngsters secretly scheming to derail their parents' relationships.
In The Parent Trap, Annie and Hallie are on a mission to split Meredith and their dad, Nick. On the other hand, Freakier Friday has Harper and Lily on a quest to wreck Anna and Eric's relationship.
Did you notice any other hidden gems?
Freakier Friday is in cinemas now