Janis Ian (Mean Girls)
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Janis Ian, also referred to as Janis Sarkisian or Janis ʻImiʻike in the musical versions, is a character from the Mean Girls franchise.
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Janis Ian | |
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Mean Girls character | |
First appearance | Mean Girls (2004) |
Last appearance | Mean Girls (2024) |
Created by | Tina Fey |
Portrayed by | Lizzy Caplan (2004 film) Barrett Wilbert Weed (stage musical) Auliʻi Cravalho (2024 film) |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Janis Ian (2004 film) Janis Sarkisian (stage musical) Janis ʻImiʻike (2024 film) |
Nickname | Dyke (2004 film) Space Dyke (stage musical) Pyro-les (2024 film) |
Occupation | Student at North Shore High |
Significant other | Kevin Gnapoor (2004 film) Unnamed Girlfriend (2024 film) |
Nationality | American |
Education | North Shore High |
Residence | Evanston, Illinois, United States |
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She is portrayed by Lizzy Caplan in the original 2004 film, Barrett Wilbert Weed in its Broadway musical version and by Auliʻi Cravalho in the musical film.[1]
Janis is the best friend of Damian Leigh (or Damian Hubbard in the musical), and ex-best friend of Regina George. Her main goal throughout the story is to get revenge on Regina for spreading rumours about her, and she does this through the use of new girl Cady Heron, who is enlisted to help Janis take down Regina.