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Reneé Rapp

Reneé Mary Jane Rapp[2] (born Reneé Jane Rapp; January 10, 2000) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She gained recognition for starring as Regina George in the Broadway musical Mean Girls (2019–2020). She reprised the role in the 2024 film Mean Girls and also contributed to its soundtrack. Rapp has also starred in the Max comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021–present).

Reneé Rapp
Tovell at KCAs in 2024
Born
Reneé Jane Rapp [1]

(2000-01-10) January 10, 2000 (age 24)
Huntersville, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actress
Years active2018–present
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Websitewww.reneerapp.com

Rapp released her debut EP Everything to Everyone in 2022, which was followed by her full-length studio album Snow Angel in 2023.

Early life and education

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Rapp was born on January 10, 2000.[3] She attended Hopewell High School in Huntersville, North Carolina, a suburb of Charlotte, for two years, performing in the theater program and playing on the varsity women's golf team before transferring to Northwest School of the Arts.[4] Corey Mitchell, Rapp's theater teacher, said Rapp "has a special distinction...There is a difference when that vocal ability is coupled with sincere emotions that can move an audience and that literally can excite an audience".[5]

In 2018, Rapp won the Best Actress award at the Blumey Awards, Charlotte's premiere musical theater awards,[6] for her portrayal of Sandra in her school's production of Big Fish.[6] Rapp then attended the tenth annual Jimmy Awards in New York City, where she ultimately won "Best Performance by an Actress", beating forty other competitors for the award.[7] This win earned her a $10,000 scholarship. Actress Laura Benanti, who presented the award to Rapp, said, "I will never be as confident as that 18-year-old".[8]

Career

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Acting

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In 2018, Rapp was cast as Wendla in Theatre Charlotte's regional production of Spring Awakening.[9] On July 27, 2018, Rapp performed at the 2018 Supergirl Pro Surf and Music Festival.[10] On September 23, 2018, she took part in The Educational Theatre Foundation's fourth annual Broadway Back to School event held at Feinstein's/54 Below.[11] In December 2018, she read the role of Monteen in Roundabout Theatre Company's reading of Parade.[12] On January 12, 2019, Rapp performed at BroadwayCon's 2019 Star to Be event, singing "They Just Keep Moving the Line" from the NBC musical drama series Smash.[13] She was next seen on March 4, 2019, performing at Feinstein's/54 Below's 54 Sings The High School Musical Trilogy,[14] followed by their FOR THE GIRLS event on March 28.[15]

On May 28, 2019, it was announced that Rapp would be taking over the role of Regina George in the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical, Mean Girls, first for a limited run from June 7–26, then permanently starting September 10, 2019.[16] On June 3, Rapp performed at The Green Room 42, singing songs from the show after an introduction by Tina Fey.[17] The production closed on March 12, 2020, in accordance with Broadway's shutdown;[18] it was later announced, on January 7, 2021, that the show would not reopen.[19]

On October 14, 2020, Rapp was cast as Leighton Murray, one of the four leads in Mindy Kaling's Max teen comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls.[20][21] In 2023, it was reported that she would not be returning as a lead for season 3.[22]

On December 9, 2022, it was announced that Rapp would reprise her role as Regina George in a musical film adaptation of Mean Girls.[23] The movie was released nationally in theaters on January 12, 2024, and on streaming on March 5, 2024.[24]

In an October 2023 interview, Rapp said she has no desire to return to acting after Mean Girls as she wants to focus on her music career and because of the anxiety the environment gave her.[25] She had previously said in an interview that working on the Broadway production of Mean Girls had exacerbated her eating disorder.[26]

Music

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Rapp released her debut extended play Everything to Everyone on November 11, 2022. In February 2023, a deluxe version was released, featuring two new songs.[27]

On November 14, 2022, Rapp announced her first tour, "Everything to Everyone: The First Shows".[28] There were four tour dates across the United States, in Los Angeles, Manhattan, Boston, and Atlanta. Due to high ticket demand, a new date was added in Brooklyn as well as extra shows in Los Angeles and Manhattan, and upgraded venues in Manhattan and Atlanta. Rapp's sold-out US tour ran from December 6–18, 2022, with a total of 8 shows.[citation needed] On January 12, 2023, Rapp announced her first international performance of her debut EP. On January 19, 2023, she performed a three-time venue-upgraded sold-out show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town.[29]

Rapp's debut studio album, Snow Angel, was released on August 18, 2023.[30] On June 16, 2023, Rapp announced an international Snow Hard Feelings tour, supported by Alexander 23 and Towa Bird.[31] On November 17, 2023, a deluxe version of Snow Angel was released, featuring four new songs, including a remix of "Tummy Hurts" with Coco Jones.[32] The official video for the remix was released on November 17, 2023.[33]

On January 20, 2024, Rapp performed on the comedy and variety series Saturday Night Live where she performed "Snow Angel" and "Not My Fault" (featuring Megan Thee Stallion).

Personal life

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Rapp came out as a lesbian in 2024 through social media and interviews.[34][35] She had previously identified herself as bisexual in a 2022 interview.[36] She has been diagnosed with ADHD.[37] She has been outspoken about her struggles with an eating disorder and her mental health.[26]

From 2019 to 2021, Rapp was in a relationship with fellow Broadway actor Antonio Cipriano.[38][39] Rapp was in a relationship with TikTok personality Alissa Carrington from January to October 2023.[40] In March 2024, Rapp and English musician Towa Bird made their public debut as a couple on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.[41]

Stage

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Stage performances by Reneé Rapp
Year(s) Production Role Theatre Notes
2018 Spring Awakening Wendla Theatre Charlotte
Parade Monteen Roundabout Theatre Company Workshop
2019–2020 Mean Girls[16] Regina George August Wilson Theatre Broadway replacement
2021 Sisgendered[42] Producer/Herself Feinstein's/54 Below One-night only concert

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Refs.
2021–present The Sex Lives of College Girls Leighton Murray Series regular (season 1-3) [43]
2024 Saturday Night Live Herself / Musical guest Episode: "Jacob Elordi/Reneé Rapp" [44]

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Refs.
2024 Mean Girls Regina George [45]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums with details
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[46] 		AUS
[47] 		GER
[48] 		NZ
[49] 		UK
[50]
Snow Angel 44 42 76 31 7

Soundtrack albums

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List of soundtrack albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[52] 		AUS
[53]
Mean Girls (Music from the Motion Picture)
(by the cast of Mean Girls (2024))
  • Released: January 12, 2024[54]
  • Label: Interscope
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 124 97

Extended plays

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List of extended plays with details and chart position
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Sales
[55]
Everything to Everyone
  • Released: November 11, 2022
  • Label: Interscope
  • Format: CD, Digital download, streaming
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Singles

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List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album title
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub.
[56] 		US
Pop
[57] 		CAN
[58] 		IRE
[59] 		NZ
Hot
[60] 		UK
[61]
"Tattoos" 2022 — — — — — — Non-album single
"In the Kitchen" — — — — — — Everything to Everyone
"Don't Tell My Mom" — — — — — —
"Too Well" — 32 — — 17 —
"Snow Angel" 2023 — — — — 35 — Snow Angel
"Talk Too Much" — — — — — —
"Pretty Girls" — — — — 30 —
"Tummy Hurts" (solo or remix featuring Coco Jones) — — — — — —
"Not My Fault" (with Megan Thee Stallion)[62] 2 12 82 54 8 61 Mean Girls

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, showing year released and album title
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
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"World Burn"
(with the Mean Girls cast) 		2024 34 Mean Girls

Tours

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  • Everything to Everyone Tour (2022)[64][65]
  • Snow Hard Feelings Tour (2023–2024)[66][67]

Awards and nominations

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Accolades for Reneé Rapp
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2018 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards Best Actress in a Musical (local) Spring Awakening Nominated [68]
Jimmy Award Best Performance by an Actress Big Fish Won [69]
2023 MTV Video Music Awards Best New Artist Herself Nominated [70]
PUSH Performance of the Year "Colorado" Nominated
2024 GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Music Artist Herself Won [71]
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Villain Mean Girls Nominated [72]
Favorite Breakout Artist Herself Won

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