Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis share a unique friendship, supporting each other since their 2003 Freaky Friday film.
Lindsay Lohan has expressed a strong sense of safety and trust in her friendship with Jamie Lee Curtis, highlighting their close connection. The two actresses, who first starred together in the 2003 film Freaky Friday, continue to maintain a meaningful relationship that supports Lohan during challenging periods in her life.
In an Instagram post shared by Curtis on August 10, Lohan, 39, was quoted saying,
“Jamie was with me at a time in my life when I was going through a lot publicly […] I have to feel safe around people,”
—Lindsay Lohan. She added,
“And Jamie is one of those people for me.”
—Lindsay Lohan. Responding to Lohan’s words, Curtis, 66, commented,
“And SHE taught me about perseverance, solitude, style, family and Bitmoji!”
—Jamie Lee Curtis.
Life Changes and Continued Friendship
Since their first collaboration on Freaky Friday, Lohan and Curtis have stayed in touch, often keeping each other updated on their personal lives. Curtis spoke candidly in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly in May about witnessing Lohan’s growth, both personally and professionally.
“She met him right at the end of her time [in Dubai] on a blind date,”
—Jamie Lee Curtis. She described Lohan’s transformation, saying,
“So, it’s been a real pleasure for me to see her develop as a beautiful woman and [she’s] smart and gorgeous. I mean, it’s cray cray.”
—Jamie Lee Curtis.
Lohan relocated to Dubai in 2014, where she found a refreshing distance from the media frenzy. She met Shammas in 2019, and the couple became engaged in 2021 before marrying in 2022. Their son, Luai, was born in July 2023.
Rediscovering Passion Through Change
Curtis also touched on how Lohan’s years in Dubai helped reignite her love for acting. She acknowledged the period when Lohan stepped back from her career, explaining,
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“It’s been glorious to watch her become the mom she is and really loving her work,”
—Jamie Lee Curtis. She continued,
“She took time off because she said it wasn’t fun anymore. She wasn’t enjoying it.”
—Jamie Lee Curtis.
Reflecting on Lohan’s choice of Dubai as a retreat, Curtis added,
“[Lindsay] went to Dubai because it was the one place she could go where it didn’t feel — she wasn’t bombarded. Weirdly enough, it was a very friendly country that left her alone. And she spent, if I’m not mistaken, like, five years there, and it was her starting to miss the creative work that brought her back.”
—Jamie Lee Curtis.
Insights on Lasting Relationships and Enduring Support
Jamie Lee Curtis also shared her perspective on enduring partnerships, referencing her own long marriage to actor Christopher Guest. When asked about the secret to their lasting union, she stated,
“It’s the oldest story in the book. It’s like a punchline to a joke. I’ve heard it said by many people before me. The secret to a long marriage is don’t leave it,”
—Jamie Lee Curtis. She elaborated,
“And then, you wake up one day and you’re married a long time. We’re human. Life is hard for everybody, but it’s also gratifying to know that he’s there.”
—Jamie Lee Curtis.
What Their Friendship Represents
The relationship between Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reflects a rare and enduring friendship in the entertainment industry, marked by mutual respect, emotional support, and shared experiences. Their connection has offered Lohan a sense of security during turbulent moments, while also illustrating how genuine bonds can persist beyond the screen. Going forward, their friendship may continue to inspire others by demonstrating the importance of trust and loyalty amid the pressures of fame and personal change.
