Jonathan Bennett Grateful For Grand Return To Daytime TV: ‘A Blessing’

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“Mean Girls” star Jonathan Bennett is opening up about the magic of the classic film while expressing gratitude for a new chapter in his career. In an exclusive interview, Bennett, who recently teamed up with Ninja to launch the company’s latest product, PREPi, discussed the 2004 film’s lasting impact, his return to daytime television, and how a new kitchen gadget has become a staple in his busy routine.

Jonathan Bennett Reflects On The Lasting Magic Of ‘Mean Girls’ And The Importance Of October 3rd

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“Mean Girls” has become a pop culture phenomenon, spawning sequels and a Broadway musical. The original film, in which Bennett starred opposite Lindsay Lohan, was released more than 20 years ago, but it becomes especially relevant every fall when fans celebrate the memorable “October 3rd” scene.

Bennett never imagined the two-second scene would become one of the film’s most memorable, but 20 years later, he understands why it has resonated with fans. “I think the reason it’s so big and such a big part of people’s lives is because ‘Mean Girls’ is more than a movie. It’s a part of people’s lives. They speak it. They dress up like it. They reenact it. They quote it daily in their speech. It’s more than a movie. It’s part of their lives,” he told The Blast.

Jonathan Bennett Said Returning To Daytime Television Has Been A ‘Blessing’

After “Mean Girls,” Bennett’s career skyrocketed as he booked appearances in more box-office hits like “Cheaper by the Dozen 2,” TV shows such as “Dancing with the Stars,” and later becoming a mainstay on the Hallmark Channel and the Food Network.

In 2026, he began starring in the long-running soap opera, “General Hospital,” as Joe Fitzpatrick, a detective with the Port Charles Police Department. And while the role is new for Bennett, daytime television is not. Between 2001 and 2002, he appeared as JR Chandler in “All My Children,” so coming back felt like a return to form.

According to Bennett, stepping back into the world of daytime TV on one of the most beloved shows is a “blessing” the actor doesn’t take lightly. “To step into that institution with the daytime legends, like Sonny and Laura and all the names and faces that, when you see them, you go, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s so-and-so,’ you know? It is such a blessing to get to do this and get to work with the greats of the greats,” he said.

Jonathan Bennett Teams Up With Ninja To Promote PREPi — A New Way To Meal Prep

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Elsewhere during our chat with Bennett, the Broadway star discussed his exciting new partnership with Ninja, the world’s leading global product and design technology company, and boasted about the latest device, the PREPi.

According to an official press release, the Ninja PREPi Precision-Powered Prep + Store System “tackles time-consuming dicing, chopping, slicing, shredding, puréeing and even crinkling.” The compact design saves kitchen space with a reusable bowl, making food easy to serve, refrigerate, or take on the go.

“Even a simple meal can feel like a project once you factor in the prep and the cleanup,” said DJ Hageman, VP of Marketing at Ninja. “It can mean knives for chopping, multiple cutting boards, serving bowls and containers for leftovers. We created Ninja PREPi™ to bring those steps together to make cooking easier for home chefs, with a fresh take on a category that isn’t typically the target of kitchen innovation.”

More About The Ninja PREPi

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The Ninja PREPi comes in several different colors, including Midnight Blue and Mango, Pink Peppercorn, Stone and Moss, and Onyx and Apricot.

Each model includes a 500-watt motor base, 5-cup and 7-cup PREPi bowls, two storage lids, a Chop & Purée Blade, a Reversible Slice & Shred Disc, and a Crinkle Disc.

The product is now available on SharkNinja.com for $179, with the Dicing model available for $229.

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Bennett Is Obsessed With Ninja’s Latest Product

Discussing his latest business venture, Bennett said partnering with Ninja to launch the PREPi was a no-brainer, especially because it came in a vibrant pink colorway. But that’s not the only thing Bennett loves about Ninja’s latest device. According to him, cooking his meals with the PREPi has “changed my life.”

“It’s a product that I can 100% get behind and a company that I can 100% stand behind as a spokesperson because it has changed my life with my meal prep, 100 percent,” he said. “I can prep it, and then it’s stored in the same bowl, so then I just take that bowl from using the Ninja PREPi, I throw it in the fridge, and then I take that bowl to work in the morning, and that’s my salad with all my clean vegetables and all the things I need. So I only have to wash one dish, and it’s my meal prep.”

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