Amanda Seyfried and Adam Brody Reunite, Reflect on Fame, Pot, and Paramount’s Debts
You ever watch an interview and feel like you’re eavesdropping on two old friends catching up over coffee and shared memories? That’s exactly what happened when Amanda Seyfried and Adam Brody sat down for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series. It wasn’t your typical Hollywood promo—it was personal, nostalgic, and surprisingly honest.
They go way back, to the set of Jennifer’s Body —that 2009 cult horror flick that didn’t quite get the recognition it deserved at the time but later became a fan favorite. Seyfried played the sweet best friend, Brody the wannabe rockstar-turned-accidental-satanist. Nearly 20 years later, they’re both leading in critically acclaimed shows: Seyfried in the emotional drama Long Bright River and Brody in the romantic comedy Nobody Wants This .
Their conversation bounced from parenting to pot to paychecks, and yeah, Seyfried just casually dropped that Paramount still owes her money for using her face on Mean Girls merch. "Every store sells ‘Mean Girls’ T-shirts with our faces," she said. "Don’t I get something from that?" And honestly, she has a point—how is that still a thing in 2025?
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They reminisced about hanging out during their twenties—driving to the beach, getting high, and, in Amanda’s words, having "one of the most peaceful" moments of her life. She even revealed she now owns Brody’s old house. Full circle, right?
But what really stood out in the conversation was how both of them have grown. They talked about the pressures of sudden fame as teens—Amanda was just 17 when she did Mean Girls , and Adam was in his early 20s during The O.C. peak. Pre-social media, sure, but the fame was real and relentless. And now, with their own families and a second wind in their careers, they’re more grounded, more aware.
They even touched on Lovelace , that intense biopic where Amanda gave Adam’s character a rather memorable scene. It was one of those films she took on to prove she had more to offer than just her teen movie past. She didn’t care how it was received—she cared about changing the perception of what kind of actress she was.
And yes, there was even a hint that Jennifer’s Body might be getting a follow-up. Amanda teased it, said Megan Fox has to be in it or she’s out. Brody, who died in the original, joked that he wasn’t contacted, but hey—when has death ever stopped a horror franchise?
The whole thing felt refreshingly unfiltered. No PR gloss, just two actors reflecting on their journey, the strange choices they made, the industry politics they navigated, and the personal milestones that grounded them.
But really, the standout moment? That quiet jab at Paramount. When Seyfried talked about those Mean Girls T-shirts being everywhere and not seeing a dime from it—it was funny, but it also highlighted a bigger issue about how artists are compensated for their likeness. Even now, with all the exposure and accolades, some battles from the early days of fame still haven’t been settled.
So yeah, Amanda and Adam didn’t just catch up. They reminded us that the paths of fame aren’t always paved smoothly—even if they lead to hit shows, cult classics, and the occasional joint on a beach.
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