Actress Lindsay Lohan has shared her feelings about growing up in the public eye, expressing concern over the absence of guidance and safeguarding during her early career. Speaking to Vogue Arabia, she wondered aloud,
“why didn’t anyone just go and take me out of there, protect me more?”
Lohan’s comments highlight ongoing issues related to Lindsay Lohan childhood protection for young actors facing Hollywood pressures.
New Life and Family in Dubai
Lohan revealed she moved to Dubai in 2014, where she met her husband, Kuwaiti financier Bader Shammas. The pair now have a son named Luai, who was born in July 2023. The actress praised her husband’s calming presence, saying,
“We’re so good together because he’s so calm and I’m like a firecracker. We have a great balance.”
She also described Dubai as a grounding place where she can focus on her family, adding,
“Being in Dubai is very grounding. I get to just spend time with my family. The city gives me a sense of being with what’s most important.”
Gaining Privacy and Confidence Away From the Spotlight
Now enjoying more privacy, Lohan emphasized how refreshing it is not to feel scrutinized constantly. She shared,
“That’s a big breath of fresh air, having to not overthink everything you do every second.”
She reflected on her start at age 12 in The Parent Trap and her many teenage roles, including in Freaky Friday and Mean Girls, recalling the challenges of navigating fame at a young age.
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You don’t know how to do that yourself when you’re a teenager.
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Growing Artistic Confidence Today
Lohan, featured on the cover of Vogue Arabia and preparing to star in the upcoming TV series Count My Lies, described how her approach to acting has evolved. She said,
“When I was younger, I wasn’t so comfortable saying how I felt about a character and being involved with the process of it,”
followed by,
“And I love that part now.”
Looking Ahead With Hope
Through this candid interview, Lindsay Lohan sheds light on the need for better protection and support for child stars, while embracing the growth and balance she now finds in her personal life. Her story underscores the importance of privacy and self-confidence that can emerge when young actors are given space to mature outside intense public scrutiny. The full interview will appear in Vogue Arabia’s March anniversary issue.
