
Lindsay Lohan: once the golden face of Disney, then the uncrowned queen of the tabloids, and now the proud owner of an impressive comeback. Her life reads like a rollercoaster ride, from a teen idol earning 7.5 million dollars per film at her peak to a turbulent period full of arrests and rehab. She's now fully back thanks to her successful Netflix deals, and her natural acting talent and comic timing remain undeniable. Here are her ten best roles, from charming kids' films to the ultimate teen classic.
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Mean Girls (2004)
There can only be one winner. Mean Girls isn't just a film; it's a cultural phenomenon. Lindsay plays Cady Heron, who attends an American high school for the first time after growing up in Africa and gets swallowed by the popular clique 'The Plastics'. Tina Fey's script is legendary and still quoted today. The film defined a generation and remains sharp and painfully relatable twenty years later.
Freaky Friday (2003)
In this body-swap comedy, Lindsay switches bodies with her mother, played by Jamie Lee Curtis. The chemistry between them is electric, making it one of the funniest films of the 2000s. Lindsay plays the 'mother in a teenage body' with striking maturity, proving she was more than a child star.
Fair ranking honestly. (22)
The Parent Trap (1998)
Eleven-year-old Lindsay plays a dual role as twins Hallie and Annie, separated at birth, who discover each other at summer camp and swap places to reunite their divorced parents (Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson). Her two accents and personalities were impressive for a child actress. A timeless Disney classic.
Directorial masterclass in my book.
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)
Lola Steppe is a dramatic New York teen forced to move to New Jersey. She does everything to become the star of the school and takes on the popular Carla Santini (Megan Fox's film debut). Lindsay goes completely over the top, which perfectly suits Lola's hysterical character.
Expected this to be at least top 2 for real.
Falling for Christmas (2022)
The big Netflix comeback fans had been waiting for. Lindsay plays Sierra Belmont, a spoiled heiress who loses her memory after a skiing accident and is taken in by a kind lodge owner. Predictable, but the nostalgia factor is sky-high, and it was such a success that Lindsay immediately signed a deal for more films.
Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)
In this reboot of the series about the living Volkswagen Beetle, Lindsay plays Maggie Peyton, who dreams of a NASCAR career and gets help from the headstrong Herbie. A real family film full of action and slapstick.
Just My Luck (2006)
Made at the peak of her fame, when she earned 7.5 million dollars. She plays the always-lucky Ashley until she kisses unlucky Jake (a young Chris Pine) at a party and their luck is swapped. Critics savaged it, but it remains an entertaining rom-com from the era when Lindsay was one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Get a Clue (2002)
In this typical Disney Channel Original Movie, fifteen-year-old Lindsay plays Lexy Gold, a rich Manhattan teen writing a gossip column for the school paper who suddenly has to solve the mystery of a missing teacher. A ratings hit that strengthened her status as Disney's golden girl.
Machete (2010)
Director Robert Rodriguez gave Lindsay a chance during her most turbulent years. In this bloody action romp, she plays April Booth, a spoiled girl who eventually dons a nun's habit to join the fight, a clever play on her party-girl image in the media.
Life-Size (2000)
In this Disney TV classic, thirteen-year-old Lindsay plays Casey, who tries to bring back her late mother with a magic spell, but instead brings her doll Eve (Tyra Banks) to life. Sweet and heartwarming.
Irish Wish (2024): Maddie
One of Lohan's Netflix films after her comeback, a romantic fantasy about fate and wishes. She plays a woman whose wish to marry the man she loves comes true in a fairy-tale romance set in Ireland.
Our Little Secret (2024): Avery
In this Netflix Christmas film, Lohan plays Avery, who discovers that her ex is dating the brother of her boyfriend, leading to a comic holiday under one roof.
Freakier Friday (2025): Anna Coleman
After 22 years, Lohan returns as an adult Anna in this sequel to the classic, this time swapping bodies again in a heartwarming comedy proving she still has her unique comic talent.
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