About Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

"Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" is a 2004 American teen musical comedy film directed by Sara Sugarman and produced by Robert Shapiro and Mathew Hart. The screenplay was written by Gail Parent And is based on the young adult novel of the same name by Dyan Sheldon.

The story revolves around the eventful life of Mary "Lola" Steppe (Lindsay Lohan), a teenager who is convinced that her home city revolves around her until her family packs up and moves to New Jersey. The drama queen of the title, Lola does everything in her power to reclaim her status while battling the popular girl Carla Santini (Megan Fox).

Making / Production

The film was made under the production of Buena Vista Pictures and was released in theaters nationwide on February 20, 2004. Despite mixed critical reviews, it was a box office success, grossing over $33 million worldwide.

Actors

• Lindsay Lohan as Mary "Lola" Steppe: Lohan was highly praised for her portrayal of the eccentric and ambitious teenager who navigates her way through popularity, friendships, and ambitions all the while battling her rival.
• Megan Fox as Carla Santini: Fox adeptly portrayed the role of the popular girl who stands in the way of Lola. This role brought Fox recognition for her acting prowess.
• Adam Garcia as Stu Wolf: Garcia played the role of a rock star idol of Lola's affection, successfully depicting the charm and allure of a musician.
• Carolyn Hennesy as Karen Steppe: Award-winning actress, Hennesy portrayed the role of Lola’s mother, delivering her character with depth and likable nuances.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was Lindsay Lohan's first Disney movie where she used her own singing voice for the musical numbers.
• This film was Megan Fox's first major breakout role, well before she appeared in the high-grossing franchise Transformers.
• There were actually two different endings shot for the film, but the other one was not used.

Quotes

• "I like to think of them as more than just nostrils. They're being what they can be - without any surgical enhancement." - Lola to Ella
• "At last, my body is ready for my big brassy blonde 'do and I’m psyching myself up for the pain." - Lola
• "I am not anorexic, I'm from New York." - Lola

Music, Soundtrack

• "Drama Queen" – Lindsay Lohan
• "What Are You Waiting For" – Lindsay Lohan
• "Changes" – Simple Plan
• "Boom" – Fan 3