Mean Girls Star Daniel Franzese’s Iconic T-Shirt Made It To Good Morning America
Throwback post reveals how actor's collaboration with clothing brand reached national TV
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Actor and comedian Daniel Franzese, best known for portraying Damian in the cult classic film “Mean Girls,” recently took a trip down memory lane, celebrating a fashion moment that transcended from fan merchandise to national television exposure.
Damian From Mean Girls Makes Fashion Headlines
In a nostalgic Instagram post, Franzese shared the story of a special collaboration that occurred six years ago. “Six years ago, we dropped a tee with Danny Franzese—aka Damian from Mean Girls. It ended up on Good Morning America. Legendary times. We love you, Danny,” read the caption of the post, which featured an image showing Franzese wearing what appears to be the T-shirt that made it to the popular morning show.
The T-shirt collaboration, which clearly resonated with “Mean Girls” fans, represents one of many ways the 2004 film has maintained its cultural relevance nearly two decades after its release. Franzese’s character Damian, who delivered iconic lines like “She doesn’t even go here!” and “You go, Glen Coco!” has remained a fan favorite over the years.
From Movie Screens To Morning Television
While details about the specific design of the T-shirt aren’t fully visible in the post, the fact that it caught the attention of a national program like “Good Morning America” speaks to the enduring popularity of both the film and Franzese’s character. The post celebrates this achievement as “legendary times,” highlighting how merchandise connected to the beloved teen comedy crossed over into mainstream media coverage.
The post serves as both a celebration of the past collaboration and an expression of continued appreciation for Franzese, with the simple closing sentiment: “We love you, Danny.”
Daniel Franzese: Beyond Mean Girls
While many know Franzese for his breakout role in “Mean Girls,” his career has expanded significantly since then. According to his Wikipedia page, he was born May 9, 1978, in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, and has gone on to build a diverse career as an actor, comedian, and activist.
Beyond acting, Franzese has developed a successful stand-up comedy career. A recent post shows him performing at Northeastern State University, where he described his comedy as “trauma dumping disguised as jokes” and referred to his current tour as the “#yassyoureamazingtour.”
He’s also maintained connections to the entertainment industry in various ways. Another recent Instagram post shows Franzese supporting his friend Jonathan Groff at his Broadway show. “So proud of my friend Jonathan Groff who has worked 9 years to bring @justintimebway to the stage. He’s so talented, joyous and poignant in this role as Bobby Darin,” Franzese wrote, encouraging fans to see the show which opens April 26th.
Comedy And Pop Culture Presence
Franzese has remained active in the comedy world, with a recent post announcing his appearance at the Comedy Store alongside notable comedians including Bobby Lee, Anthony Jeselnik, Arsenio Hall, Pauly Shore, and Margaret Cho for a show called “Horribly Funny.”
He’s also maintained relevance in pop culture, with posts showing him covering the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race for MTV and Snapchat. “Who will be the winner?!? Finale tonight! Live coverage on my @snapchat @rupaulsdragrace @mtv @worldofwonder,” he posted, showing his continued connection to entertainment reporting and LGBTQ+ culture.
Personal Life Glimpses
Franzese occasionally shares glimpses of his personal life on social media, including an Easter walk with friend Lori Malkin Winter, captioned with a simple “Easter walk with one of the best ones @lorimalkinwinter” along with a chick emoji.
With a sense of humor that extends to food puns, another recent post showed Franzese celebrating “National Send Noods Day” with a playful nod to noodles.
The actor has clearly built a multifaceted career beyond his iconic “Mean Girls” role, though he embraces the continued love fans have for his portrayal of Damian. The T-shirt that made it to Good Morning America represents just one example of how his connection to the film continues to create memorable moments years after its release.
For fans of “Mean Girls” and Franzese alike, the nostalgic Instagram post serves as a reminder of how deeply the film has embedded itself in popular culture – so much so that even merchandise connected to it can become a national television moment worthy of remembering six years later.
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