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Jonathan Bennett Wants Aaron Samuels to Stay Straight in Sequel

11/4/2025

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Jonathan Bennett, who played Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls, said on the podcast I’ve Never Said This Before that he would like Aaron to remain straight if there is a sequel.
Bennett added that he would not want Aaron's sexuality changed to reflect his own.
Bennett suggested a sequel could focus on the characters as parents.
Bennett said the final decision rests with Tina Fey.

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Jonathan Bennett, who played Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls, said on the podcast I’ve Never Said This Before that he would like Aaron to remain straight if there is a sequel.
Bennett added that he would not want Aaron's sexuality changed to reflect his own.
Bennett suggested a sequel could focus on the characters as parents.
Bennett said the final decision rests with Tina Fey.