Amanda Seyfried Mean Girls Reaction: Her 8-Year-Old Daughter's Candid Verdict

She's the daughter of a Hollywood icon, but she only just met Karen Smith. Amanda Seyfried recently shared that her 8-year-old daughter, Nina, has finally watched 'Mean Girls' for the first time. The reveal came during a work trip, proving that even for a star's child, some classics take time to discover.

The Amanda Seyfried Mean Girls Milestone in Zurich

According to Entertainment Weekly, the screening wasn't actually Seyfried's idea. While in Zurich with director Mona Fastvold, the director's 11-year-old daughter, Ada, was stunned to learn Nina hadn't seen the 2004 cult classic. Seyfried recalled thinking that while some of it might be over her head, her daughter would appreciate the humor and see her mother in a new light.

Nina's reaction? "She likes it, but she's not yet obsessed," Seyfried admitted. While the 8-year-old found the film "really funny," Seyfried predicts a bigger shift in a few years. "When she's like 10, she's gonna be like, 'This is badass, Mom,'" the actress predicted.

Comparing the Mamma Mia Obsession

While 'Mean Girls' is a new addition, 'Mamma Mia!' remains the household favorite. Seyfried noted that Nina has been "obsessed" with her role as Sophie since she was 7. The actress finds it "trippy" yet beautiful that her daughter and her second-grade friends are now starting to recognize her as the star of the ABBA-fueled musical.