Lindsay Lohan discourses about her most influential starting acts in her career.
In an interview with Elle magazine, Lindsay Lohan discussed her memorable roles in the films 'The Parent Trap' and 'Freaky Friday,' offering insights into the challenges each presented.
In 'The Parent Trap,' Lohan portrayed identical twins Hallie Parker and Annie James, a role that catapulted her to fame at a young age. The demanding dual role showcased Lohan's versatility as an actress, requiring her to convincingly portray two distinct characters [2].
Conversely, in the upcoming 'Freakier Friday,' Lohan steps into a new role as the mother of her character, Annie, opposite Jamie Lee Curtis, who reprises her original role. This role marks a significant departure for Lohan, as she plays an adult character for the first time in the film [1].
When discussing the differences between the roles, Lohan noted, "I feel like playing twins didn't feel as difficult because I was younger." She added, "We tend to have more insecurities as adults when we're acting, and we overthink sometimes." Lohan further explained that as an adult actress, she felt more restrained compared to her youthful portrayal of the twins [3].
Lohan is slated to reunite with Curtis for the release of 'Freakier Friday' on August 8, 2025. The original 'Freaky Friday' follows a contentious mother-daughter duo who, after an argument, magically switch bodies, offering a humorous look at their lives from each other's perspectives [1].
In the sequel, 'Freakier Friday,' it is unclear how Lohan's character, now a mother, will interact with Curtis's character. However, the roles in both films serve as compelling examples of Lohan's growth as a versatile actress, spanning roles of varying complexity and scope [2].
[1] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409611/[2] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117594/[3] Elle Magazine (2023) Lindsay Lohan talks 'The Parent Trap' and 'Freaky Friday' roles. [online] Available at: https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a41830738/lindsay-lohan-interview-parent-trap-freaky-friday/.[4] Fandango (2023) Freakier Friday. [online] Available at: https://www.fandango.com/movie/freakier-friday-2025.
- As a mother in the upcoming 'Freakier Friday,' Lindsay Lohan will be stepping into a new role, marking a departure from her youthful days playing twins in 'The Parent Trap.'
- Lohan's versatility as an actress is evident in her roles, spanning from the demanding dual role in 'The Parent Trap' to the adult character she plays in 'Freakier Friday.'
- The entertainment world eagerly awaits the release of 'Freakier Friday' on August 8, 2025, where Lindsay Lohan will reunite with Jamie Lee Curtis for a memorable mother-daughter duo in film.
