History of Lindsay Lohan in Timeline

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Lindsay Lohan

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.

June 1, 1926: Marilyn Monroe's Birthdate

June 1, 1926, marks the birthdate of Marilyn Monroe, which inspired the name of Lindsay Lohan's clothing line, 6126.

1961: Original release of The Parent Trap

The original "The Parent Trap" was released in 1961.

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1985: Marriage of Dina Sullivan and Michael Lohan

In 1985, Lindsay Lohan's parents, Dina Sullivan and Michael Lohan, got married.

July 2, 1986: Lindsay Lohan's Birth

On July 2, 1986, Lindsay Dee Lohan was born in the Bronx, New York City. She is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman.

1998: Breakthrough role in The Parent Trap

In 1998, Lindsay Lohan had her breakthrough role in the Walt Disney Pictures film "The Parent Trap".

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1998: Starring in Disney's The Parent Trap remake

In 1998, Lindsay Lohan left "Another World" to star in Disney's remake of the 1961 film "The Parent Trap", playing twins separated at infancy.

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1998: Appearance in The Parent Trap with brother Michael Jr.

In 1998, Lindsay Lohan's brother, Michael Jr., appeared with her in "The Parent Trap".

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1998: Film debut in The Parent Trap

In 1998, at age eleven, Lindsay Lohan made her film debut in Disney's remake of The Parent Trap.

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2000: Appearance in Life-Size

In 2000, Lindsay Lohan appeared in the television film "Life-Size".

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September 2002: Signing a five-album deal with Emilio and Gloria Estefan

In September 2002, Emilio Estefan and his wife, Gloria Estefan, signed Lindsay Lohan to a five-album production deal.

2002: Appearance in Get a Clue

In 2002, Lindsay Lohan starred in the television film "Get a Clue".

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2003: Release of Freaky Friday

In 2003, Freaky Friday was released, becoming Lindsay Lohan's highest-grossing film.

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2003: Starring in the remake of Freaky Friday

In 2003, Lindsay Lohan starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in the remake of Disney's family comedy "Freaky Friday". Lohan's initiative led to her character being rewritten to be more mainstream.

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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: Increased public profile and hosting MTV Movie Awards

Following "Mean Girls" in 2004, Lindsay Lohan's public profile increased significantly, with paparazzi following her and her personal life becoming tabloid fodder. She also hosted the MTV Movie Awards at age 17, becoming the youngest host.

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2004: Appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list

In 2004, Lindsay Lohan appeared on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list.

2004: Signing with Casablanca Records and releasing Speak

In 2004, Lindsay Lohan signed with Casablanca Records and released her debut studio album, "Speak", which was later certified platinum.

2004: Role in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and Mean Girls

In 2004, Lindsay Lohan starred in "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" and "Mean Girls", solidifying her status as a teen idol and leading Hollywood actress.

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2004: Relationship with Wilmer Valderrama

In 2004, Lindsay Lohan was in a high-profile relationship with actor Wilmer Valderrama.

2004: Award for Breakthrough Performance at MTV Movie Awards

In 2004, Lindsay Lohan won the award for Breakthrough Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for her role in "Freaky Friday".

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2004: Release of Mean Girls

In 2004, Mean Girls was released and became a critical and commercial success, as well as a cult classic.

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December 2005: Release of A Little More Personal (Raw)

In December 2005, Lindsay Lohan's second album, "A Little More Personal (Raw)", was released. It peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Gold. She also directed the music video for the album's only single, "Confessions of a Broken Heart (Daughter to Father)".

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2005: Continued appearance on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list

In 2005, Lindsay Lohan continued to appear on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list.

2005: Earning awards at the MTV Movie Awards for Mean Girls

In 2005, Lindsay Lohan earned two awards at the MTV Movie Awards for her role in "Mean Girls".

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2005: Release of A Little More Personal (Raw)

In 2005, Lindsay Lohan released her second studio album, "A Little More Personal (Raw)", which was certified gold.

2005: Starring in Herbie: Fully Loaded and My Scene doll release

In 2005, Lindsay Lohan starred in "Herbie: Fully Loaded" and became the first person to have a My Scene celebrity doll released by Mattel.

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2005: Second separation of parents

In 2005, Lindsay Lohan's parents separated for a second time.

2005: Nomination for Best Pop Video at the MTV Video Music Awards

In 2005, the music video for "Rumors" was nominated for Best Pop Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. Both "Rumors" and "Over" received heavy airplay on MTV's Total Request Live.

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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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June 2006: Release of A Prairie Home Companion

In June 2006, Lindsay Lohan co-starred in Robert Altman's ensemble comedy "A Prairie Home Companion", which had a limited release.

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November 2006: Release of Bobby

In November 2006, the Emilio Estevez ensemble drama "Bobby" was released in theaters, with Lindsay Lohan receiving favorable comments for her performance.

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2006: Hosting Saturday Night Live

Between 2004 and 2006, following the film Mean Girls, Lindsay Lohan hosted Saturday Night Live three times.

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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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2006: Relationship with Harry Morton

In 2006, Lindsay Lohan had a relationship with Hard Rock Cafe heir Harry Morton.

2006: Starring in Herbie: Fully Loaded, A Prairie Home Companion and Bobby

In 2006, Lindsay Lohan starred in the film "Herbie: Fully Loaded", as well as the independent films "A Prairie Home Companion" and "Bobby".

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2006: Last appearance on Saturday Night Live

Lindsay Lohan's last appearance on Saturday Night Live was in 2006, prior to hosting the show in March 2012.

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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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May 2007: Release of Georgia Rule

In May 2007, the drama Georgia Rule, starring Lindsay Lohan as an out-of-control teenager, was released. In the film, Lohan portrays an out-of-control teenager whose mother brings her to her own estranged mother's house.

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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: Starring in Chapter 27

In 2007, Lindsay Lohan starred in the independent film "Chapter 27".

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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.

2007: Finalization of parents' divorce

In 2007, Lindsay Lohan's parents finalized their divorce.

2007: Ranked number one on Maxim's list of most desirable women

In 2007, Maxim ranked Lindsay Lohan number one on their annual ranking of the world's most desirable women.

March 2008: Release of Chapter 27

In March 2008, the film Chapter 27, in which Lohan played a John Lennon fan, was released after delays due to difficulties in finding a distributor. Filming had finished in early 2006.

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May 2008: Release of 'Bossy' and appearance on Ugly Betty

In May 2008, Lohan's single "Bossy" was released digitally, reaching 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, guest-starring in four episodes.

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2008: Launch of clothing line 6126

In 2008, Lindsay Lohan launched a clothing line named 6126.

2008: Relationship with Samantha Ronson

In 2008, Lindsay Lohan was in a relationship with DJ Samantha Ronson.

2008: Visa Swap British fashion campaign and Marilyn Monroe's photoshoot recreation

In 2008, Lindsay Lohan was the face of the Visa Swap British fashion campaign. Also in 2008, she recreated Marilyn Monroe's final photoshoot for New York magazine's Spring Fashion edition.

January 2009: Guest judge on Project Runway

In January 2009, Lindsay Lohan appeared as a guest judge on Project Runway.

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July 2009: Premiere of Labor Pains on ABC Family

In July 2009, Labor Pains, starring Lindsay Lohan, premiered as a TV movie on the ABC Family cable channel after initially being planned for a theatrical release. The premiere received 2.1 million viewers.

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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.

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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

Lindsay Lohan filmed the British television documentary Lindsay Lohan's Indian Journey in India during a week in December 2009. The documentary is about human trafficking in India.

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2009: Face of Fornarina Spring–Summer campaign

In 2009, Lindsay Lohan was 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: 6126 collection expansion

As of April 2010, Lindsay Lohan's 6126 clothing line expanded to a full collection covering 280 pieces.

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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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.

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September 2010: Release of Machete

Robert Rodriguez's action exploitation film Machete, in which Lindsay Lohan appeared, opened in September 2010. Lohan's character was described as a "campier, trampier version of herself."

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October 2010: Vanity Fair Cover

Lindsay Lohan appeared on the October 2010 cover of Vanity Fair. She stated in the magazine, "I want my career back" and "I know that I'm a damn good actress."

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February 2012: Playboy Magazine Appearance

In February 2012, Lindsay Lohan appeared in Playboy magazine, in a shoot inspired by Marilyn Monroe.

March 2012: Hosting Saturday Night Live

Lindsay Lohan hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time in March 2012, after last appearing on the show in 2006. The appearance received mixed to negative reviews.

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May 2012: Appearance on Glee

In May 2012, Lindsay Lohan appeared briefly as a celebrity judge on the television series Glee, in the episode "Nationals".

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June 2012: Debut of First Point at Art Basel

Lindsay Lohan starred as a surfer in the art film First Point by artist Richard Phillips, which debuted at Art Basel in June 2012, featuring a score by Thomas Bangalter from Daft Punk. Reviews were mixed.

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November 2012: Premiere of Liz & Dick

Liz & Dick, a biographical made-for-TV movie starring Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor, premiered on the Lifetime cable channel in November 2012. Reviews of Lohan's performance were largely negative.

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2012: Appearance in Liz & Dick

In 2012, Lindsay Lohan appeared in "Liz & Dick" in an attempt to return to acting.

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April 2013: Release of Scary Movie 5 and guest appearance on Anger Management

In April 2013, Lindsay Lohan appeared as herself in the opening sketch of the horror comedy Scary Movie 5 alongside Charlie Sheen. She also guest-starred as herself in an episode of Sheen's comedy series Anger Management.

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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 same month, Lohan filled in as host of Chelsea Lately and received positive reviews.

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December 2013: Introduced 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.

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2013: Appearance in The Canyons

In 2013, Lindsay Lohan appeared in the film "The Canyons" in an attempt to return to acting.

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2013: Filming the docu-series Lindsay

In 2013, Lindsay Lohan filmed the docu-series "Lindsay" under the guidance of Oprah Winfrey, which depicted her returning to work.

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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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April 2014: Guest Starred in an episode of 2 Broke Girls

Lindsay Lohan guest-starred in an episode of the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls in April 2014. Around this time, Lohan had also announced and began promoting a film she was set to star in titled Inconceivable, which was never produced for unknown reasons.

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October 2014: Stage Debut in Speed-the-Plow

Lindsay Lohan made her stage debut in October 2014, starring in the London West End production of David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow. She portrayed Karen, a role originally played by Madonna. Reviews were mixed.

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2014: Stage debut in Speed-the-Plow

In 2014, Lindsay Lohan made her stage debut in the London West End production of "Speed-the-Plow".

2014: Release of Lindsay Lohan's The Price of Fame

In 2014, the free-to-play video game app Lindsay Lohan's The Price of Fame was released for iOS and Android.

2014: Residency in Dubai

Lindsay Lohan has resided in Dubai since 2014.

2015: Freaky Friday remains her most commercially successful film

As of 2015, "Freaky Friday" remained Lindsay Lohan's most commercially successful film.

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2015: Featured on Duran Duran's Song

In 2015, Lindsay Lohan was featured on the song "Danceophobia" from Duran Duran's fourteenth studio album, Paper Gods. That year, she also filmed the independent supernatural thriller, Among the Shadows, in Belgium.

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2015: Probation-free after eight years

The year 2015 marked the first time Lindsay Lohan had been probation-free in over eight years.

2016: Opening of beach clubs in Greece

Between 2016 and 2018, Lindsay Lohan opened three beach clubs in Greece.

2016: Relationship with Egor Tarabasov

In 2016, Lindsay Lohan had a relationship with London-based Russian business heir Egor Tarabasov.

2016: Opening of Lohan Nightclub

In 2016, Lindsay Lohan opened her first nightclub, Lohan Nightclub, in Athens, Greece, in collaboration with Dennis Papageorgiou.

2017: Launch of Preemium lifestyle site

In 2017, Lindsay Lohan launched a lifestyle site called Preemium, which subscribers could access for $2.99 a month.

February 2018: Among the Shadows Listed for Sale

In February 2018, the independent supernatural thriller, Among the Shadows, which Lindsay Lohan filmed in 2015, was listed for sale at the European Film Market at the Berlin International Film Festival.

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July 2018: Premiere of Sick Note Season Two

The second season of Sick Note, in which Lindsay Lohan had a recurring role, premiered on Sky One in July 2018.

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2018: Opening of beach resort in Mykonos and Ialisos Beach, Rhodes

In 2018, Lindsay Lohan opened a beach resort on the Greek island Mykonos and later her second resort in Ialisos Beach, Rhodes.

2018: Starring in Sick Note

In 2018, Lindsay Lohan starred in the second season of the comedy series "Sick Note".

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March 5, 2019: Release of Among the Shadows

On March 5, 2019, Among the Shadows, an independent supernatural thriller starring Lindsay Lohan, was released by Momentum Pictures, following delays.

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June 2019: Re-Signed 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 The Masked Singer Australia

In July 2019, it was announced that Lindsay Lohan would be one of the panelists on the Australian edition of Masked Singer.

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September 2019: Premiere of The Masked Singer Australia

The reality singing competition series, The Masked Singer Australia, featuring Lindsay Lohan as one of the panelists, premiered in September 2019.

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2019: Panelist on Masked Singer Australia and opening Beach Clubs

In 2019, Lindsay Lohan served as a panelist on the first season of "Masked Singer Australia". Between 2016 and 2018, she opened three beach clubs in Greece, which were the focus of the MTV reality television series "Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club".

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April 1, 2020: Announcement of New Single "Back to Me"

On April 1, 2020, Lindsay Lohan announced she would be releasing "Back to Me", her first single in twelve years. The song was released on April 3.

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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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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: Announcement of Role in Netflix Christmas Romantic Comedy

In May 2021, Netflix announced that Lindsay Lohan would return to acting by starring in a Christmas romantic comedy, in which she would play a hotel heiress suffering from amnesia after a skiing accident.

November 28, 2021: Engagement to Bader Shammas

On November 28, 2021, Lindsay Lohan announced her engagement to financier Bader Shammas after three years of dating.

2021: Signing podcast deal with Studio71

In 2021, Red Arrow's Studio71 revealed it had signed Lindsay Lohan to host and launch a new podcast.

2021: Performance in Mean Girls listed among the best of the century

In 2021, The New Yorker critic Richard Brody placed Lindsay Lohan's performance in "Mean Girls" at number eleven in his list of "The Best Movie Performances of the Century So Far".

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March 2022: Deal Signed with Netflix for Two More Films

In March 2022, Netflix revealed that Lindsay Lohan had signed a deal to star in two more films for the streaming service.

April 3, 2022: Marriage to Bader Shammas

Lindsay Lohan and Bader Shammas wed on April 3, 2022.

April 2022: Premiere of The Lohdown with Lindsay Lohan

In April 2022, Lindsay Lohan's podcast, The Lohdown with Lindsay Lohan, premiered.

July 2, 2022: Confirmation of Marriage to Bader Shammas

On July 2, 2022, Lindsay Lohan's representative confirmed that she and Bader Shammas were married.

September 2022: Announcement of Role in Irish Wish

In September 2022, it was announced Lindsay Lohan was set to star in the romantic comedy Irish Wish, which was released in March 2024.

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November 10, 2022: Release of Falling for Christmas

Falling for Christmas was released on November 10, 2022, marking Lindsay Lohan's first role in a major production in over a decade. She also performed original songs for the film's soundtrack.

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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 romantic comedy "Falling for Christmas" after signing a multi-picture deal with Netflix.

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May 2023: Reprising Role in Freaky Friday Sequel

In May 2023, it was reported that Lindsay Lohan would reprise her role as Anna Coleman in an upcoming sequel to Freaky Friday, making it her fifth feature-film with Walt Disney Pictures.

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July 2023: Birth of son in Dubai

In July 2023, Lindsay Lohan gave birth to her son with Bader Shammas in Dubai.

2023: Nursery accessories with Nestig

In 2023, Lindsay Lohan designed a line of ocean-themed nursery accessories in collaboration with Nestig.

2023: Good terms with both parents

In 2023, Lindsay Lohan stated that she was on good terms with both of her parents.

January 2024: Production Begins on Our Little Secret

Production on Our Little Secret, the second film under Lindsay Lohan's deal with Netflix, began in January 2024.

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March 2024: Release of Irish Wish

Irish Wish, a romantic comedy starring Lindsay Lohan, was released in March 2024, garnering praise for Lohan's performance.

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2024: Starring in Irish Wish and Our Little Secret

In 2024, Lindsay Lohan starred in the romantic comedies "Irish Wish" and "Our Little Secret".

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2024: Named among the most beautiful woman in the world by People

In 2024, People named Lindsay Lohan among the most beautiful woman in the world, for the fourth time.

2025: Multiple Acting Credits

By 2025, Lindsay Lohan has appeared in over 30 films and has multiple other acting credits.

2025: Upcoming role in Freakier Friday and Count My Lies

In 2025, Lindsay Lohan is set to reprise her role in "Freakier Friday" and star in the upcoming Hulu series "Count My Lies".

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2025: Starring and Producing in Hulu’s Drama Series Count My Lies

In 2025, it was announced that Lindsay Lohan would star and produce in Hulu’s drama series Count My Lies, marking her first starring role in a series.

2025: Theatrical release of Freaky Friday sequel

The Freaky Friday sequel starring Lindsay Lohan is set for a theatrical release in 2025.

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