Career Timeline of Lindsay Lohan: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Lindsay Lohan, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Lindsay Lohan is an American actress and singer who began her career as a child model and actress. She gained early recognition on soap operas before achieving mainstream success with Disney's 'The Parent Trap' (1998). Lohan solidified her teen idol status through leading roles in films such as 'Freaky Friday' (2003) and 'Mean Girls' (2004), the latter of which is considered one of her most iconic performances.
3 hours ago : Lindsay Lohan reflects on troubled teen years and rebuilding her life in Dubai.
Lindsay Lohan discusses her experiences growing up under the spotlight, feeling unprotected during her troubled teen years, and rebuilding her life and career in Dubai. She highlights her personal growth.
1993: Early Role in Guiding Light
In 1993, Lindsay Lohan gained early recognition as a child actress on the soap opera Guiding Light.
1996: Role in Another World
In 1996, Lindsay Lohan appeared in the soap opera Another World.
1997: Continued Role in Another World
In 1997, Lindsay Lohan continued her role in Another World.
1998: Breakthrough Role in The Parent Trap
In 1998, Lindsay Lohan had her breakthrough role playing twins in the Walt Disney comedy The Parent Trap.
1998: Starring in The Parent Trap
In 1998, Lindsay Lohan starred in Disney's family comedy The Parent Trap, a remake of the 1961 movie, playing the dual roles of twins. The film earned $92 million worldwide and received largely positive reviews.
September 2002: Signing a Five-Album Deal
In September 2002, Emilio Estefan and his wife, Gloria Estefan, signed Lindsay Lohan to a five-album production deal.
2003: Release of Freaky Friday
In 2003, "Freaky Friday" was released and remains Lindsay Lohan's highest-grossing film.
2003: Starring in Freaky Friday Remake
In 2003, Lindsay Lohan starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in the remake of Disney's family comedy Freaky Friday.
December 7, 2004: Release of Debut Album Speak
On December 7, 2004, Lindsay Lohan's debut album, Speak, was released in the United States. It sold 1 million units and peaked at number four on the Billboard 200.
2004: Release of Mean Girls
In 2004, "Mean Girls" was released, becoming a critical and commercial success and a cult classic.
2004: Hosted MTV Movie Awards and Saturday Night Live
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan hosted the MTV Movie Awards as the youngest host and also hosted Saturday Night Live.
2004: Lead Roles in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and Mean Girls
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan played lead roles in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and Mean Girls, marking a significant year in her career.
2004: Speak Album Release
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan signed with Casablanca Records and released her platinum-certified album Speak.
December 2005: Release of A Little More Personal (Raw)
In December 2005, Lindsay Lohan's second album, A Little More Personal (Raw), was released. The song reached number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart and was eventually certified Gold.
2005: A Little More Personal (Raw) Album Release
In 2005, Lindsay Lohan released her gold-certified album A Little More Personal (Raw).
2005: Starring in Herbie: Fully Loaded and Doll Release
In 2005, Lindsay Lohan starred in Herbie: Fully Loaded and had a My Scene celebrity doll released by Mattel.
May 2006: Release of Just My Luck
In May 2006, Lindsay Lohan's film Just My Luck was released. The opening weekend box office takings of $5.7 million broke lead actress Lindsay Lohan's winning streak according to Brandon Gray.
June 2006: Limited Release of A Prairie Home Companion
In June 2006, Lindsay Lohan co-starred in Robert Altman's ensemble comedy A Prairie Home Companion, based on humorist Garrison Keillor's works, which had a limited release.
November 2006: Release of Bobby
In November 2006, the ensemble drama Bobby, about the hours leading up to the Robert F. Kennedy assassination, was released in theaters. Lindsay Lohan appeared as the character Diane and received favorable comments for her performance.
2006: Hosted Saturday Night Live
In 2006, Lindsay Lohan hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time.
2006: Starring in Herbie: Fully Loaded and Just My Luck
In 2006, Lindsay Lohan starred in the comedies Herbie: Fully Loaded and Just My Luck.
January 2007: Appendix Surgery and Production Halt
In January 2007, production on the film I Know Who Killed Me was temporarily halted while Lindsay Lohan underwent appendix surgery.
April 2007: Withdrawal from A Woman of No Importance and Replacement in The Edge of Love
In April 2007, Lindsay Lohan withdrew from a film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's A Woman of No Importance to focus on her health. She was also replaced in The Edge of Love due to "insurance reasons."
May 2007: Georgia Rule Release
In May 2007, the drama Georgia Rule, starring Lindsay Lohan as an out-of-control teenager, was released. Her performance received mixed reviews.
July 2007: Premiere of I Know Who Killed Me and Golden Raspberry Awards
In July 2007, the film I Know Who Killed Me premiered with poor reception, earning Lindsay Lohan dual Golden Raspberry awards for Worst Actress. She also withdrew from an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to promote the movie I Know Who Killed Me.
2007: Role in Chapter 27
In 2007, Lindsay Lohan starred in the independent film Chapter 27.
March 2008: Chapter 27 Release
In March 2008, Chapter 27, a film featuring Lindsay Lohan as a John Lennon fan, was finally released after facing difficulties in finding a distributor. Filming had finished in early 2006.
May 2008: Release of 'Bossy' and Appearance on 'Ugly Betty'
In May 2008, Lindsay Lohan's single "Bossy" was released and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. She also made her first screen appearance since I Know Who Killed Me on ABC's television series Ugly Betty.
2008: Launched Clothing Line
In 2008, Lindsay Lohan launched a clothing line.
2008: Face of Visa Swap British fashion campaign; Monroe photoshoot
In 2008, Lindsay Lohan was the face of the Visa Swap British fashion campaign. Also in 2008, Lohan recreated Marilyn Monroe's final photo shoot for New York magazine.
January 2009: Guest judge on Project Runway
In January 2009, Lindsay Lohan appeared as a guest judge on "Project Runway".
July 2009: Labor Pains TV Movie Release
In July 2009, the comedy Labor Pains, starring Lindsay Lohan, was released as a TV movie on the ABC Family cable channel, after originally being planned for a theatrical release.
August 2009: Guest Judge on Project Runway
In August 2009, Lindsay Lohan was a guest judge on the US TV style contest Project Runway sixth-season premiere episode.
September 2009: Artistic adviser for Emanuel Ungaro
In September 2009, Lindsay Lohan became an artistic adviser for the French fashion house Emanuel Ungaro.
December 2009: Filming Lindsay Lohan's Indian Journey
In December 2009, Lindsay Lohan filmed the British television documentary Lindsay Lohan's Indian Journey in India, which focused on human trafficking.
2009: Face of Fornarina Spring–Summer campaign
In 2009, Lindsay Lohan became the face of Italian clothing company Fornarina for its Spring–Summer campaign.
March 2010: Departure from Emanuel Ungaro
In March 2010, Lindsay Lohan left her position at the fashion house Emanuel Ungaro.
April 2010: Release of Lindsay Lohan's Indian Journey and Being Let Go from The Other Side
In April 2010, Lindsay Lohan's Indian Journey was transmitted on BBC Three. Also in April 2010, Lohan was let go from the film The Other Side due to not being considered "bankable."
April 2010: 6126 Clothing Line Expanded
As of April 2010, Lohan's 6126 clothing line expanded to a full collection covering 280 pieces.
June 2010: Fashion Shoot in Double Exposure
In June 2010, Lindsay Lohan was the subject of a fashion shoot in the photographer docu-series Double Exposure on Bravo.
September 2010: Machete Release
In September 2010, Robert Rodriguez's action exploitation film Machete, featuring Lindsay Lohan, was released, receiving mixed critical reviews.
October 2010: Vanity Fair Cover
Lindsay Lohan appeared on the October 2010 cover of Vanity Fair, where she expressed her desire to revive her career.
2010: Appearance in Machete
In 2010, Lindsay Lohan appeared in the movie Machete.
February 2012: Playboy magazine appearance
In February 2012, Lindsay Lohan appeared in Playboy magazine, in a shoot inspired by Marilyn Monroe's nude pictorial.
March 2012: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In March 2012, Lindsay Lohan hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time, receiving mixed to negative reviews.
May 2012: Appearance on Glee
In May 2012, Lindsay Lohan made a brief appearance as a celebrity judge on the television series Glee, in the episode "Nationals".
June 2012: First Point Debut at Art Basel
In June 2012, Lindsay Lohan starred as a surfer in the art film First Point by artist Richard Phillips, which debuted at Art Basel. The film features a score by Thomas Bangalter from Daft Punk.
November 2012: Premiere of Liz & Dick
In November 2012, Liz & Dick, a made-for-TV movie starring Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor, premiered on the Lifetime cable channel. Reviews of Lohan's performance were largely negative.
April 2013: Release of Scary Movie 5 and Guest Appearance on Anger Management
In April 2013, Lindsay Lohan appeared in the opening sketch of Scary Movie 5 alongside Charlie Sheen and also guest-starred in an episode of Sheen's comedy series Anger Management.
August 2013: Release of The Canyons and Hosting Chelsea Lately
In August 2013, The Canyons, an independent erotic thriller starring Lindsay Lohan, was released. That month, Lohan also filled in as host of the cable talk show Chelsea Lately, receiving positive reviews.
December 2013: Introduction of Miley Cyrus at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
In December 2013, Lindsay Lohan introduced Miley Cyrus before her set at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
2013: Role in The Canyons
In 2013, Lindsay Lohan appeared in The Canyons.
2013: Inappropriate Comedy Release
In 2013, the film Inappropriate Comedy, which Lohan filmed a sketch for in 2010, was released after having issues finding a distributor, and it was met with poor box office and critical reception.
April 2014: Lindsay Series Airs on OWN and Guest Spot on 2 Broke Girls
In April 2014, The 8-part docu-series Lindsay continued to air on Oprah Winfrey's OWN cable network. Also in April 2014, Lindsay Lohan guest-starred in an episode of the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls.
October 2014: Stage Debut in Speed-the-Plow
In October 2014, Lindsay Lohan made her stage debut in the London West End production of David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow, playing Karen, a role originally played by Madonna. Her performance received mixed reviews.
2014: Docu-series Lindsay and Stage Debut
In 2014, Lindsay Lohan was the subject of the docu-series Lindsay and made her stage debut in Speed-the-Plow in London's West End.
2014: Release of Lindsay Lohan's The Price of Fame video game app
In 2014, the free-to-play video game app "Lindsay Lohan's The Price of Fame" was released for iOS and Android.
2015: Features in Duran Duran song and filming Among the Shadows
In 2015, English band Duran Duran announced that Lindsay Lohan was featured on the song "Danceophobia" from their fourteenth studio album, Paper Gods. Also in 2015, she filmed an independent supernatural thriller, Among the Shadows, in Belgium.
2016: Launched Clubs in Greece
In 2016, Lindsay Lohan launched several clubs in Greece.
2017: Launch of Preemium lifestyle site
In 2017, Lindsay Lohan launched a lifestyle site, Preemium, which subscribers could access for $2.99 a month.
February 2018: Among the Shadows listed for sale at Berlin International Film Festival
In February 2018, the independent supernatural thriller, Among the Shadows, which Lohan filmed in 2015, was listed for sale at the European Film Market at the Berlin International Film Festival.
July 2018: Second Season of Sick Note Premieres
In July 2018, the second season of Sick Note—in which Lindsay Lohan had a recurring role—premiered on Sky One.
2018: Appearance in Sick Note
In 2018, Lindsay Lohan appeared in the comedy series Sick Note.
2018: Continued Launching Clubs in Greece
In 2018, Lindsay Lohan continued launching clubs in Greece.
2018: Opening of Mykonos beach resort
In 2018, Lindsay Lohan opened a beach resort on the Greek island Mykonos.
March 5, 2019: Among the Shadows is released
On March 5, 2019, the independent supernatural thriller Among the Shadows was released by Momentum Pictures.
June 2019: Re-signs with Casablanca Records
In June 2019, Lindsay Lohan re-signed with Casablanca Records, a subsidiary of Republic Records, to release new music.
July 2019: Panelist on Masked Singer
In July 2019, it was announced that Lindsay Lohan would be one of the panelists on the Australian edition of Masked Singer.
September 2019: Masked Singer Premieres
In September 2019, the reality singing competition series Masked Singer premiered, featuring Lindsay Lohan as a panelist.
April 1, 2020: Announces Release of "Back to Me"
On April 1, 2020, Lindsay Lohan announced she would be releasing "Back to Me", her first single in twelve years.
July 7, 2020: Unable to Return to Masked Singer
On July 7, 2020, it was revealed that Lindsay Lohan would be unable to return to the judging panel for the second season of Masked Singer, as she could not travel from Dubai to Melbourne due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions.
2020: Jewelry line with Lily Baker
In 2020, Lindsay Lohan designed and released a jewelry line in collaboration with UK-based boutique brand Lily Baker.
May 2021: Netflix Announces Lohan to Star in Christmas Romantic Comedy
In May 2021, Netflix announced that Lindsay Lohan would return to acting by starring in a Christmas romantic comedy as a hotel heiress suffering from amnesia after a skiing accident.
2021: Podcast deal with Studio71
In 2021, Red Arrow's Studio71 revealed it had signed Lindsay Lohan to host and launch a new podcast.
March 2022: Netflix Deal
In March 2022, Netflix revealed that Lindsay Lohan had signed a deal to star in two more films for the streaming service.
April 2022: Premiere of The Lohdown with Lindsay Lohan podcast
In April 2022, Lindsay Lohan's podcast, "The Lohdown with Lindsay Lohan", premiered.
September 2022: Announced to Star in Irish Wish
In September 2022, it was announced Lindsay Lohan was set to star as a book editor in the romantic comedy Irish Wish.
November 10, 2022: Release of Falling for Christmas
On November 10, 2022, Falling for Christmas was released, marking Lindsay Lohan's first role in a major production in over a decade. Lohan also performed original songs for the film's soundtrack, and "Jingle Bell Rock" was released as a promotional single.
2022: Sneaker collection with Allbirds
In 2022, Lindsay Lohan launched a limited-edition sneaker collection in collaboration with activewear brand Allbirds.
2022: Starring in Falling for Christmas
In 2022, Lindsay Lohan starred in the Netflix romantic comedy Falling for Christmas.
2023: Nursery accessories with Nestig
In 2023, Lindsay Lohan designed a line of ocean-themed nursery accessories in collaboration with Nestig.
January 2024: Our Little Secret Production Begins
Production for Our Little Secret, starring Lindsay Lohan, began in January 2024.
March 2024: Irish Wish Release
Irish Wish, starring Lindsay Lohan, was released in March 2024.
November 27, 2024: Our Little Secret Release
Our Little Secret, starring Lindsay Lohan, was released on November 27, 2024.
2024: Starring in Irish Wish and Our Little Secret
In 2024, Lindsay Lohan starred in the Netflix romantic comedies Irish Wish and Our Little Secret.
2025: Multiple acting credits
By 2025, Lindsay Lohan has appeared in over 30 films and has multiple other acting credits.
2025: Starring in Freakier Friday
In 2025, Lindsay Lohan is set to star in Freakier Friday.
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