Challenges Faced by Lindsay Lohan: Obstacles and Turning Points

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Lindsay Lohan. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman who achieved early fame as a child model and actress. She gained recognition through roles in Disney films like "The Parent Trap," "Freaky Friday," and "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen." Lohan's success continued with the teen comedy "Mean Girls," solidifying her status as a teen idol and leading actress in Hollywood.

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May 2006: Release of Just My Luck

In May 2006, Lindsay Lohan's film "Just My Luck" was released, earning her over $7 million, but it received poor reviews and earned her a Golden Raspberry nomination.

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2006: Filming Chapter 27 and hospitalization

During the filming of Georgia Rule in 2006, Lindsay Lohan was hospitalized for being overheated and dehydrated. Studio executive James G. Robinson criticized her for "irresponsible and unprofessional" behavior due to "late arrivals and absences from the set" and alleged "all night heavy partying."

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January 2007: Appendix Surgery and Production Hold on I Know Who Killed Me

In January 2007, production on the film I Know Who Killed Me was put on hold when Lindsay Lohan underwent appendix surgery. She continued shooting the film while in rehab, returning to the facility at night.

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April 2007: Withdrawal from The Edge of Love

In April 2007, Lindsay Lohan was replaced in The Edge of Love shortly before filming was set to begin. The director cited "insurance reasons," and Lohan stated that she "was going through a really bad time then."

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July 2007: Premiere of I Know Who Killed Me and Golden Raspberry Awards

In July 2007, I Know Who Killed Me premiered to negative reception. Lindsay Lohan later received dual Golden Raspberry awards for Worst Actress for her performance in the movie, tying with herself. The film earned abysmal revenue of $3.5 million.

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2007: Parents' divorce finalized

In 2007, Lindsay Lohan's parents finalized their divorce, a time during which she felt like a second parent to her siblings.

April 2010: Let go from The Other Side

In April 2010, Lindsay Lohan was let go from the film The Other Side, with the director stating she was "not bankable."

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2013: End of legal problems and arrests

In 2013, Lindsay Lohan's series of legal problems and arrests, which began in her teenage years, came to an end.

2013: Release of Inappropriate Comedy

Lindsay Lohan filmed a sketch dressed as Marilyn Monroe for Inappropriate Comedy in 2010, but the film was not released until 2013. Upon release in 2013, the film received poor box office and critical reception.

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July 7, 2020: Unable to Return to The 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 Australia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

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