June 23: White Chicks (2004)

Milestone Years

• 20th Anniversary: June 23, 2024
• 25th Anniversary: June 23, 2029
• 30th Anniversary: June 23, 2034

Inspiration Behind the Movie

Brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans were inspired after spotting a magazine cover featuring Paris and Nicky Hilton. That image sparked the idea to spoof socialite culture through FBI agents in drag, turning a late‑night joke into a full comedy caper.

You Might Not Know

• The concept began when Shawn called Marlon at 3 AM saying, “we should play white chicks,” and the next day they saw the Hilton sisters on a magazine, cementing the spoof idea.
• Despite the film’s PG‑13 rating, it earned five Razzie nominations including Worst Picture and Worst Actress for the Wayans “sisters”.
• Filmed mostly in British Columbia and The Hamptons, those Hamptons scenes were shot in Chilliwack and Victoria, Canada.
• The now-iconic lip-sync performance of Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” by Terry Crews became a cult highlight and launched a meme legacy.
• Although critics largely panned it, audiences loved its bold humor and it grossed over $113 million worldwide on a $37 million budget.

Food Ideas

• “A Thousand Miles” cocktail: a creamy iced latte with a shot of Bailey’s.
• Hilton Hamptons charcuterie board with fancy cheeses, oysters, and crackers.
• Spy-themed mini sliders: beef and chicken for undercover diversity!
• Vanessa Carlton cupcakes: white frosting with a playful music note topper.
• Drag queen pink macarons for a glamorous touch.

Ways to Celebrate

• Host a lip-sync battle to “A Thousand Miles” in Terry Crews style.
• Dress up as your own “white chick” FBI duo and recreate iconic scenes.
• Play fashion makeover games during the film’s Hamptons fashion show.
• Have a trivia contest: Razzie noms, box office figures, filming facts.
• Watch bonus features or cast interviews after for a deeper dive.

Filming Locations

Major locations include Chilliwack and Victoria, British Columbia, which doubled for The Hamptons. These Canadian towns still host fans visiting shooting spots. Plus select scenes shot on location in The Hamptons, NY.