16 Surprising Facts About Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan broke through at a young age with The Parent Trap (1998), in which she played a dual role as twin sisters. The film was a big success and launched her Hollywood career.

Lindsay grew up in an unstable household. Her father, Michael Lohan, had repeated run-ins with the law, and her parents went through a lengthy, very public divorce.

In 2004, Lindsay starred in Mean Girls, which grew into a cult classic. Her role as Cady Heron made her one of the most popular young actresses of her generation.

In the early 2000s, Lindsay Lohan had a well-publicized feud with Hilary Duff, reportedly sparked when Duff started dating Aaron Carter, whom Lohan had dated before. The media fueled the rivalry for years.

In 2007, Lindsay was arrested twice for driving under the influence and cocaine possession. It was the start of a long series of legal problems that seriously damaged her career.

Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to jail several times for probation violations. In 2010 she was sentenced to 90 days but was released after about two weeks due to jail overcrowding.

In 2012, Lindsay Lohan played Elizabeth Taylor in the TV film Liz & Dick. It was meant to be her big comeback, but critics tore it apart.

In 2014, tabloids published an alleged handwritten list of famous men Lohan had supposedly been involved with. She never confirmed it, but the story caused quite a stir in Hollywood.

Lindsay had a love-hate relationship with Paris Hilton. They were often seen partying together in Los Angeles, but the friendship turned into a rivalry with public jabs on both sides.

In 2014, Oprah Winfrey gave Lindsay a docuseries on her OWN network about her recovery. The production was difficult, and Oprah publicly said she had to have a tough conversation with Lohan about her commitment.

In the late 2010s, Lindsay Lohan moved to Dubai to lead a quieter life, far away from the paparazzi and the pressure of Hollywood.

Besides acting, Lindsay also tried to break through as a singer. Her debut album Speak (2004) did surprisingly well, but her music career faded amid her personal problems.

In 2011, Lindsay was charged with taking a necklace from a jewelry store. She said she believed it had been loaned to her; the case ended with a plea and a sentence that included community service and probation.

Lindsay had a turbulent relationship with Russian businessman Egor Tarabasov. In 2016 a very public incident on a London balcony, filmed by bystanders, made headlines around the world.

Lindsay Lohan opened beach clubs in Greece, including on Mykonos, documented in the MTV reality series Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club (2019), which ran for one season.

After years out of the spotlight, Lindsay returned in 2022 with the Netflix Christmas film Falling for Christmas. Reviews were mixed, but it proved she still has a loyal fan base, and she has since made several more films, including Freakier Friday.