According to an NPR interview with Olivia Wilde, this is a reference to Malala Yousafzai, an activist for female education and a Nobel Prize winner. Yes! a teen-aged Nobel Peace Prize winner.
On the eve of their high-school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.
What was the budget for Booksmart?
$6 million
How much did Booksmart earn at the worldwide box office?