Lindsay Lohan is currently experiencing a resurgence in her acting career, but she also voices clear frustration with being pigeonholed due to her previous work. The actress, who first became famous at age 12 with The Parent Trap in 1998, is eager to expand her range of roles beyond what Hollywood typically offers her. Despite the success of her return in projects like Falling for Christmas, she feels limited by the industry’s perception of her past roles, stating, “Give me the chance.”
Lohan emphasized her struggle to break free from the cycle of typecasting, mentioning her excitement to work on more challenging projects similar to A Prairie Home Companion, but noting the ongoing difficulty of convincing the industry she can handle such parts. She expressed hope for more ambitious opportunities and joked about being open to a project with Martin Scorsese, saying,
“if Martin Scorsese reaches out, I’m not going to say no.”
Dealing with Trauma and Privacy Amid Paparazzi Pressure
Alongside her career frustrations, Lohan has candidly reflected on the intense pressures she faced during her early years in the spotlight. She revealed her experiences with paparazzi were so overwhelming that they caused severe trauma:
“I don’t ever want my family to experience being chased by the paparazzi the way I was,”
—Lindsay Lohan, Actress
She continued describing the emotional toll, adding,
“They were terrifying moments I had in my life — I have PTSD to the extreme from those things. The most invasive situations. Really scary. And I pray stuff like that never comes back. It’s not safe. It’s not fair.”
Lohan acknowledged that while the paparazzi culture has somewhat lessened since her youth, the rise of smartphone cameras has made intrusive filming by bystanders a modern concern. She stated,
“I feel that it doesn’t happen as badly now as it did,”
“It was way worse when I was younger.”
However, Lohan admitted this new form of celebrity scrutiny remains unsettling:
“That’s scary. That feels very uncomfortable,”
and
I’d rather someone just ask if they can take a photo or else you get cautious of every move you make.”
Reclaiming Control Through Social Media and Private Life
The actress highlighted social media as a positive development for celebrities seeking to control their narratives. She explained,
“Now, because of social media, people can tell their own story in the way that you want it to be told,”
and,
“It has reclaimed the ownership of your life.”
Lohan contrasted this with her own early experience as a child star, stating it was difficult learning to balance public and private life when no support or guidance was offered. She explained,
“how to separate my private life and public life, and that was difficult for me because nobody ever teaches you how to do that.”
Taking a purposeful break from the public eye after a tumultuous decade, Lohan spent years focusing on her personal life, including marriage and motherhood. This hiatus allowed her to rebuild a more private and grounded existence. She told The Times she was losing the excitement for filmmaking and was patiently waiting for the right project to reignite her passion.
Expanding Horizons with New Roles and TV Debut
Although she is set to reprise one of her famous roles in the new Freakier Friday sequel, Lohan is determined to showcase a broader acting skill set. She shared her interest in stepping into different genres, including action films, revealing,
“I love doing romantic comedy because that’s where my home is and I feel like where my fans want to see me, but I’d like to take on some things that are different; maybe find something that’s an action-packed film. Just really show people a different side of me.”
Lohan’s upcoming first lead role in television offers a promising step towards that expansion. She will star in Hulu’s adaptation of Sophia Stava’s novel, Count My Lies, developed by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, co-showrunners of This Is Us. In the series, she plays Violet Lockhart, a wealthy mother who unknowingly hires an unqualified nanny with a compulsive lying habit. This dramatic role offers Lohan a fresh challenge away from the romantic comedy spotlight.
Fans Await New Film and Television Projects
Before diving into her new TV role, audiences can look forward to Lohan’s return to theaters in Freakier Friday, set to hit screens this Friday. The sequel promises laughs and familiar charm as characters experience quadrupled body swaps. This release marks another milestone in Lohan’s career comeback, underscoring her resilience and ongoing ambition.
