* BestKnownForTheFanservice: Some people only remember the film due to the lesbian sex scene and assorted nude scenes.
* HoYay: Happens during an early photoshoot of Gia's, when she convinces two guys to make out with each other.
* RetroactiveRecognition:
** A much younger Creator/MilaKunis plays Gia as a child.
** ''WesternAnimation/ThomasAndTheMagicRailroad'' and ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII'' actor/voice actor Creator/MichaelERodgers and anime/cartoon voice actor Creator/BrianDonovan had minor roles in this film.
* {{Tearjerker}}:
** Gia's death and the lead-up to it is an obvious one, but there are ''many'' others.
** Gia's mother leaving her all over again, with Gia begging her to stay.
** Gia's reaction to Wilhelmina's death.
** Linda forcing Gia to choose between her and the drugs (made even worse when Gia chooses the drugs).
** Gia's rape at her drug dealer's hands...
** Gia's heartbreakingly innocent reaction to finding out she has AIDS.
--> '''Gia:''' How do I get rid of it?
* TheWoobie: Both Gia and Linda become this during the course of the movie.

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