Summary
Alyson Hannigan reveals that out of all her films, she doesn’t want her children to watchAmerican Pieyet. Directed by Paul Weitz, the 1999 comedy follows Jim (Jason Biggs) and his high school friends, who plan on losing their virginity before prom. Hannigan, known for her role as Willow Rosenberg onBuffy the Vampire Slayer, appeared in the original movie and its sequels, portraying Michelle Flaherty. An enthusiastic band member who is surprisingly knowledgeable about sex,Michelle forms a relationship with Jim and marries himinAmerican Wedding.
During a recent interview withUs Weekly, Hannigan revealed that she’s not ready for her kids to discoverAmerican Pie. She explained thatthey may be aware of the Taylor Swift song “So High School,”which mentions the film, but haven’t seen it yet, noting, “That’s the one I dread the most.” Read more of Hannigan’s comments below:
They haven’t mentioned that they wanna see it, but they know how exciting it is. Taylor might’ve piqued their interest, but not that they’ve mentioned. That’s the one I dread the most. … Hopefully, I can just ride it out until they’re in college.
American Pie Is Beloved, But Not Necessarily Family Friendly
The Franchise Contains Many Sexually Explicit Moments
While theAmerican Piemoviesare successful and the original is considered a classic,their brand of humor isn’t very family-friendly.One of the most memorable moments fromAmerican Pie, which became a part of popular culture, involves Jim practicing sex. After hearing that third base feels similar to apple pie, Jim’s father discovers him using one on their kitchen counter.That kind of raunchy comedy is what typically stands out, as other highlights from the franchise include Jim’s more than awkward first time and his son interrupting his masturbation inAmerican Reunion.
When it comes to Hannigan’s character, she spends most ofAmerican Piehilariously talking about band camp. Michelle has funny moments throughout the series, especially in the first sequel, where she revealed what she can be like when aroused and helped Jim improve at being intimate,going as far as using instruments and staging a relationship.However,theAmerican Piefranchisecan also be heartfelt, and her romance with Jim eventually became a main storyline.
American Pieis beloved as a sexually explicit coming-of-age film and, besides Hannigan and Biggs, it features a large cast that includes Natasha Lyonne, Eugene Levy and Jennifer Coolidge. Still, the movie is not suitable for all audiences, and because she is such a major part of the series, it makes sense that Hannigan doesn’t want her children watching it yet.It would be very awkward for her kids to see her in sexually explicit scenes, even if they are portrayed in a comedic manner. Perhaps this is a franchise they can always avoid.
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American Pie is a 1999 teen comedy that follows four high school friends as they enter a pact to lose their virginity before college. The film explores their comedic and often awkward attempts to fulfill this goal, set against the backdrop of typical high school experiences and senior prom.
