On July 22 in Los Angeles, Chad Michael Murray’s children made an unexpected public appearance, attending the Freakier Friday premiere alongside their father and mother, Sarah Roemer. This marked the first time the family appeared together on the red carpet, drawing attention as the children wore coordinated pastel outfits that complemented their parents’ looks. The event was a significant moment for the Chad Michael Murray family debut, showcasing a rare glimpse of their private family life.
Coordinated Style and Family Presence on the Red Carpet
At the event, Chad Michael Murray dressed in a distinctive pink jacket and black trousers from the Dsquared2 spring-summer 2025 collection, while his 9-year-old son mirrored his style in a baby blue suit with sneakers, radiating excitement. Sarah Roemer opted for a mint green halter gown, harmonizing beautifully with their 8-year-old daughter, who wore a green tulle dress adorned with floral embroidery. The family’s coordinated look impressed attendees, making their debut all the more special. Despite the children’s usual absence from Hollywood events, they are familiar with their parents’ work, with their daughter already watching Chad’s 2004 romantic comedy, A Cinderella Story.
A Glimpse into Family Life Beyond the Spotlight
Chad Michael Murray and Sarah Roemer are purposeful about preserving their children’s privacy. The couple, who welcomed a third daughter in 2023, deliberately shield their kids from public exposure and have chosen to homeschool them. This lifestyle allows the family to balance work and quality time, traveling extensively while prioritizing education and family bonding. In a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute in 2023, Chad praised Sarah’s dedication, noting the challenges and efforts involved in homeschooling and managing daily family life.
I came home from work and I saw my wife and my daughter sitting in bed,
Chad revealed to E! News in 2024.
I said, ‘What you watching?’ Right away I knew, she loved it.
—Chad Michael Murray, Actor
It wouldn’t be possible without you. Homeschooling, pop quizzes, meals and every other mama task you can imagine.
—Chad Michael Murray, Actor
In addition to homeschooling duties, Chad remains engaged in his children’s extracurricular activities, including coaching his son’s little league team. This hands-on approach reflects the couple’s overall strategy to nurture a grounded family environment away from the Hollywood spotlight.
Intentional Privacy and Family Focus
From the beginning, Chad and Sarah decided to keep their family life out of the public eye. Chad revealed in interviews his commitment to staying private, bypassing fashionable social circles and celebrity hotspots. The couple values a lifestyle centered around a quiet home, nature retreats, and a close-knit family atmosphere, which Chad considers essential to protecting his loved ones.
I’m really good at staying under the radar these days,
Chad told Bello before the birth of his eldest child.
My wife and I, we don’t go to the quote-unquote ‘cool’ places.
We have our own life, we have our dogs, we have our lifestyle that we truly enjoy, and we’ve got a cabin if we want to get away and go camping. I feel very good about my private scene. I’m going to do everything I can to protect my family and go from there.
—Chad Michael Murray, Actor
Behind the Scenes: The Legacy of Freaky Friday
Before the release of Freakier Friday on August 8, fans have revisited the memories and trivia surrounding the 2003 original Freaky Friday movie, in which Chad Michael Murray starred alongside Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film, based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, is the second movie adaptation following a 1976 version and a 1995 made-for-TV remake.
The production experienced notable casting changes before filming, with Annette Bening originally cast as Tess Coleman but dropping out days before shooting began. Jamie Lee Curtis, initially resigned to more modest roles, was invited to replace Bening and undertook significant preparations, including dyeing her hair and learning guitar, to revitalize her career.
I was telling interviewers I was 44, a little chubby, my hair was grey, I was refusing to dye it, and I was content with my life,
Curtis shared in a 2003 Telegraph interview.
In this business, I’ve always known there’s a point at which the best thing to do is gently back out of the door.
Shows what can happen when you let go and let yourself feel liberated,
she added.
Lindsay Lohan’s Journey to Freaky Friday
Lindsay Lohan, after achieving early fame with The Parent Trap, initially took a step back to experience a more normal teenage life. When presented with the Freaky Friday script, she recognized its suitability for her return to the big screen, despite a shaky audition process. Director Mark Waters later confirmed that although her initial audition was weak, her star quality and energy made her a clear choice for the film.
It came all at once, and Parent Trap was an amazing movie,
Lohan told IGN in 2003.
How do you do something that can top that? I wanted to go to school and be a normal kid. I went to high school, and I did two Disney Channel things which were fun, just to keep up.
probably the worst of the five,
Waters remarked about her audition.
We also agreed she was a star. She had this amazing turbulence and energy which we thought was going to be really interesting for the character.
Kelly Osbourne’s Career Choice During Filming
Kelly Osbourne was initially slated to play Lohan’s best friend in the movie but chose to withdraw when her mother, Sharon Osbourne, was diagnosed with colon cancer. Prioritizing family, she stepped away from her career to provide care during that difficult period.
I was faced with the choice of a career or spending what could have been the last days of my mother’s life with her,
Osbourne explained in a 2013 Cosmopolitan interview.
The choice was apparently clear. I said, ‘F–k you, career, hello, Mother.’ I became my mum’s nurse 24/7.
Memorable Moments from the Original Movie
The original film included several notable cast moments, including Chad Michael Murray’s on-screen debut kiss with Lindsay Lohan. Murray later revealed that Jamie Lee Curtis helped ease Lohan’s nerves prior to their kissing scene by unexpectedly kissing him off-camera.
just grabbed me by the back of the head and made out with me.
Murray recalled on Busy Tonight in 2019.
Dude, I just made out with Jamie Lee Curtis! This is great!
Tom Selleck was originally cast as Tess’ boyfriend but exited the project after Annette Bening’s departure, with Mark Harmon stepping in. This led to a lasting friendship between Harmon and Curtis, who later appeared on his hit series NCIS in guest roles.
Additionally, Amir Derakh, a member of the band Orgy, coached Curtis and Lohan in guitar playing for the movie, contributing to Lohan’s first recorded song, “Ultimate,” featured on the soundtrack. Lohan’s mother, Dina Lohan, also made a cameo as a guest at the wedding scene.
The film featured cameos from Marc McClure, who appeared as Boris the delivery man, and included an alternate ending hinting at a sequel involving characters opening their fortune cookies amid an earthquake.
Updates and Hints About the Freaky Friday Sequel
Interest in a sequel to the 2003 film has persisted, fueled by Jamie Lee Curtis’s remarks during a 2022 Halloween Ends event in Mexico City. Curtis confirmed her willingness to reprise the role of Tess, while also providing a humorous note about verifying Lindsay Lohan’s texts as “not a phishing scam,” illustrating their ongoing friendship.
‘What was the song that you and I were trying to learn the rap [that’s] in the middle of the song while we were sitting in the car doing the scene while we were eating French fries?’
Curtis reminisced.
The answer is the Justin Timberlake song ‘Like I Love You.’ …. she and I were playing the tape, then we’d go back and rewind, the two of us were writing the lyrics to that whole rap in the car.
Three months before the original film’s 20th anniversary, E! News confirmed that the sequel, Freakier Friday, is in production, promising another body-swapping adventure for Curtis and Lohan’s characters, reviving the beloved story for a new generation.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What was Chad Michael Murray’s diet?
A. To play the role of a homeless heroin addict, Murray shed 25 pounds (11.34 kg). He said he worked out for three and a half weeks, burning 3,000 calories daily. During this time, he only consumed 1,400 to 1,600 calories each day, eating foods like oatmeal, egg whites, salads, chicken, and tuna.
Q. What kind of surgery did Chad Michael Murray have?
A. When he was a teenager, he injured his nose. Because of this, people speculated during his career that he had a nose job. In a 2004 interview, Murray explained, “I was attacked in a Burger King when I was 18, and my nose was badly hurt.”
Q. What surgery did Chad Michael Murray have?
A. During his early modeling career, someone attacked him at a fast-food restaurant and broke his nose. He needed surgery to repair it. If you compare his nose now to before, you can see the changes, as it couldn’t be restored to its original shape.
Q. Why is Chad Michael Murray always squinting?
A. Chad developed this habit because of his light-colored eyes. It began when they shot outdoor scenes in daylight. Eventually, he continued it indoors. Over time, it turned into an inside joke, and other characters began calling it a “Lucas thing.”
