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"He's All That," a reboot of the 1999 romantic
comedy "She's All That," parallels Rae's real life as a popular
social media influencer. Since 2019 Rae has gained over 82
million followers on TikTok and her videos have amassed over 5.4
billion 'likes'.
"As long as I can remember, I've had a huge passion for just
entertaining and making people smile and being in front of a
screen," she said. "Being a part of this film is so incredible
and hopefully just the beginning for everything that is to
come."
In the movie which premieres on Friday, Rae plays Padgett, a
teen who suffers heartbreak and embarrassment live and online.
To redeem herself she aims to turn her unpopular classmate into
a prom king, but the plan hits a snag when she falls for him.
Rae's whirlwind success has fueled some criticism, but she
brushes it off. "There's always going to be a side of the
internet that is a little more critical and judgmental," she
said.
"At the end of the day, I think remembering who I am, which is
what Padgett ends up finding out and learning, is that... you
really have to know yourself and embrace who you are and love
who you are and know your intentions and know your heart."
The film also stars Rachael Leigh Cook from the original film.
Reality star Kourtney Kardashian has a cameo role.
(Reporting by Alicia Powell; Editing by Richard Chang)
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