– Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson star in the new movie adaptation of Judy Blume’s “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret”, with Fortson playing the titular character and McAdams as Margaret’s mother.
– Fortson found the book “incredible” and relatable, while McAdams did not miss being a teenager but found the story “timeless” and relatable even as an adult.
– Both actresses recalled their own experiences with first crushes, with McAdams reminiscing about Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Conan the Barbarian” and Fortson describing the awkwardness of adolescence.
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The film “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” has been capturing the attention of audiences with its coming-of-age storyline. The movie is based on Judy Blume’s 1970 Young Adult novel and features Abby Ryder Fortson as the lead character, Margaret. Rachel McAdams also stars in the film as Barbara, Margaret’s mother.
During an interview with POPSUGAR, Fortson shared her experience of playing a middle schooler experiencing the challenges of puberty. She revealed that the most challenging aspect of being a teenager is the awkwardness. She often thinks about her mistakes and tries to improve her actions in the future.
McAdams, on the other hand, shines a light on the feeling of “floating through the day like a butterfly” that she misses from her teenage years. However, she acknowledges that teenagers have a lack of responsibility and finds that being an adult has its own rewards. Both actresses agree that being a teenager is a difficult time, but a crucial part of growing up.
Fortson admitted that she had not read the book before auditioning for the film, but the story spoke to her immediately. She was impressed that Blume could capture the experiences of many young girls so accurately. McAdams also read the book for the first time before the movie and appreciated the story from a mother’s point of view. However, she also related to Margaret’s character on a personal level, appreciating how relatable and timeless the story is.
The movie tells a relatable and universal story of dealing with puberty, religion, friends and first crushes, which almost everyone goes through. McAdams recalled her first crush, which she remembers as a boy in nursery school who didn’t want to play “house.” Meanwhile, Fortson shared that dealing with first crushes can be uncomfortable for everyone.
Despite the challenges teenagers face, the actresses agreed that it’s an essential part of growing up. Fortson and McAdams’ shared experience of relating to Margaret’s character reminds viewers that they are not alone in their struggles. The film “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” is now showing in theaters for audiences to watch and reminisce about their teenage years.
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