History of Lindsay Lohan in Timeline
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). This led to starring roles in other popular films like Freaky Friday (2003) and Mean Girls (2004). Mean Girls cemented her status as a teen idol and leading lady, with her performance in the movie later being highly praised.
1961: Original The Parent Trap Movie
In 1961, The Parent Trap movie was originally released.
July 2, 1986: Lindsay Lohan's Birth
Lindsay Dee Lohan was born on July 2, 1986, in the Bronx, New York City.
1993: Guiding Light Role
In 1993, Lindsay Lohan gained early recognition as a child actress on the soap opera Guiding Light.
1996: Another World Role
In 1996, Lindsay Lohan appeared on Another World.
1998: The Parent Trap Breakthrough Role
In 1998, Lindsay Lohan had her breakthrough role in Disney's The Parent Trap, playing the dual role of twins.
1998: The Parent Trap Remake
In 1998, Lindsay Lohan starred in Disney's The Parent Trap, a remake of the 1961 movie, playing twins separated in infancy.
1998: Michael Jr. Appears in The Parent Trap
In 1998, Lindsay Lohan's brother, Michael Jr., appeared with her in The Parent Trap.
1998: Film debut in The Parent Trap remake
In 1998, at age eleven, Lindsay Lohan made her film debut in Disney's remake of The Parent Trap.
September 2002: 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, Lindsay Lohan starred in 'Freaky Friday', which remains her highest-grossing film.
2003: Freaky Friday Role
In 2003, Lindsay Lohan starred in Freaky Friday.
December 7, 2004: Speak Album Release
On December 7, 2004, Lindsay Lohan's debut album, Speak, was released in the United States.
2004: Forbes Celebrity 100 Appearance
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan appeared on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list.
2004: Breakthrough Performance Award
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan earned the award for Breakthrough Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for Freaky Friday.
2004: Lead Roles in Motion Pictures
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan played lead roles in Disney's Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and Mean Girls. Mean Girls was a critical and commercial success.
2004: Speak Album Release
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan signed with Casablanca Records and released her platinum-certified album, Speak.
2004: Release of Mean Girls
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan starred in 'Mean Girls', which became a critical and commercial success and a cult classic.
2004: Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen Role
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan starred in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.
2004: Relationship with Wilmer Valderrama
In 2004, Lindsay Lohan was in a relationship with actor Wilmer Valderrama.
2004: Increased Public Profile
In 2004, after Mean Girls, Lindsay Lohan's public profile increased significantly. She became the youngest host of the MTV Movie Awards at 17.
December 2005: A Little More Personal (Raw) Album Release
In December 2005, Lindsay Lohan's second album, A Little More Personal (Raw), was released.
2005: Forbes Celebrity 100 Appearance
In 2005, Lindsay Lohan appeared on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list.
2005: MTV Movie Awards
In 2005, Lindsay Lohan received two awards at the MTV Movie Awards for Mean Girls.
2005: A Little More Personal (Raw) Album Release
In 2005, Lindsay Lohan released her gold-certified album A Little More Personal (Raw). She also starred in Herbie: Fully Loaded.
2005: Herbie: Fully Loaded and My Scene
In 2005, Lindsay Lohan starred in the movie Herbie: Fully Loaded and became the first person to have a My Scene celebrity doll released by Mattel.
2005: Parents' Second Separation
In 2005, Lindsay Lohan's parents separated for the second time.
2005: Music Video Nomination
In 2005, the music video for Lindsay Lohan's song "Rumors" was nominated for Best Pop Video at the MTV Video Music Awards.
May 2006: Just My Luck Release
In May 2006, Lindsay Lohan's film Just My Luck was released, earning her over $7 million.
June 2006: A Prairie Home Companion Release
In June 2006, Lindsay Lohan co-starred in Robert Altman's ensemble comedy A Prairie Home Companion.
November 2006: Bobby Release
In November 2006, Lindsay Lohan appeared in the Emilio Estevez ensemble drama Bobby.
2006: Saturday Night Live Hosting
Between 2004 and 2006, Lindsay Lohan hosted Saturday Night Live three times.
2006: Filming of Chapter 27 and Hospitalization
In 2006, Lindsay Lohan finished filming Chapter 27. During the filming of Georgia Rule in 2006, Lohan was hospitalized, with her representative citing overheating and dehydration. A letter from studio executive James G. Robinson criticized Lohan's behavior, citing late arrivals and absences due to partying.
2006: Roles in Independent Films and Personal Struggles
In 2006, Lindsay Lohan starred in comedies Herbie: Fully Loaded and Just My Luck. To show her range, she began choosing roles in independent films such as A Prairie Home Companion and Bobby. Her behavior during the filming of Georgia Rule marked the beginning of personal struggles.
2006: Relationship with Harry Morton
In 2006, Lindsay Lohan was in a relationship with Hard Rock Cafe heir Harry Morton.
January 2007: Appendix Surgery and Production Halt on I Know Who Killed Me
In January 2007, production on the film I Know Who Killed Me was halted when Lindsay Lohan underwent appendix surgery. Despite being in rehab, Lohan continued to shoot the film, returning to the facility at night.
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, with her publicist citing her need to "focus on getting better." She was also replaced in The Edge of Love, with the director citing "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. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly noted Lohan's performance as hitting "a true note of spiteful princess narcissism."
July 2007: Premiere of I Know Who Killed Me and Golden Raspberry Awards
In July 2007, Lindsay Lohan's film, I Know Who Killed Me, premiered to low earnings. She later earned dual Golden Raspberry awards for Worst Actress for her performance in this film. Hollywood insiders suggested she would face difficulty finding work until she proved her sobriety and reliability.
2007: Chapter 27 Role and Personal Struggles
In 2007, Lindsay Lohan starred in Chapter 27, with personal struggles continuing and impacting her career.
2007: Parents' Divorce Finalized
In 2007, Lindsay Lohan's parents finalized their divorce.
2007: Parents finalized their divorce
In 2007, Lindsay Lohan's parents finalized their divorce. Lohan spoke about her turbulent childhood and her role as a 'second parent'.
2007: Maxim's Most Desirable Woman
In 2007, Maxim ranked Lindsay Lohan number one on their annual list of the world's most desirable women.
March 2008: Chapter 27 Release
In March 2008, Chapter 27, starring Lindsay Lohan as a John Lennon fan, was released after facing difficulties in finding a distributor. The filming had been completed 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, guest-starring in four episodes.
2008: Clothing Line Launch
In 2008, Lindsay Lohan launched a clothing line.
2008: Launch of clothing line 6126
In 2008, Lindsay Lohan launched her clothing line, 6126, named after Marilyn Monroe's birthdate.
2008: Relationship with Samantha Ronson
In 2008, Lindsay Lohan was in a relationship with DJ Samantha Ronson.
2008: Face of Visa Swap British fashion campaign and recreation of Monroe's Last Sitting
In 2008, Lindsay Lohan was the face of the Visa Swap British fashion campaign. That year, for the Spring Fashion edition of New York magazine, Lohan recreated Marilyn Monroe's final photo shoot, 'The Last Sitting', considering it an 'honor'.
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, Labor Pains, starring Lindsay Lohan, appeared as a TV movie on ABC Family cable channel instead of a theatrical release. The premiere had 2.1 million viewers.
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 advisor for Emanuel Ungaro
In September 2009, Lindsay Lohan became an artistic advisor for the French fashion house Emanuel Ungaro.
December 2009: Filming of Lindsay Lohan's Indian Journey
In December 2009, Lindsay Lohan filmed the British television documentary Lindsay Lohan's Indian Journey in India, which focuses on human trafficking.
2009: Face of Fornarina Spring–Summer campaign
In 2009, Lindsay Lohan was the face of the Italian clothing company Fornarina for its Spring–Summer campaign.
March 2010: Departure from Emanuel Ungaro
In March 2010, Lindsay Lohan left the French 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 British television documentary Lindsay Lohan's Indian Journey was transmitted on BBC Three. Also in April 2010, Lohan was let go from the film The Other Side, with the director citing she was "not bankable."
April 2010: 6126 Collection Expanded
As of April 2010, Lindsay Lohan's clothing line 6126 expanded to a full collection of 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 film Machete, featuring Lindsay Lohan, was released. Due to rehabilitation and legal engagements, Lohan did not participate in the promotion of the movie.
October 2010: Vanity Fair Cover
Lindsay Lohan appeared on the October 2010 cover of Vanity Fair and stated "I want my career back" and "I know that I'm a damn good actress."
2010: Machete Appearance
In 2010, Lindsay Lohan appeared in Machete, attempting to return to acting.
February 2012: Playboy magazine appearance
In the January–February 2012 issue, Lindsay Lohan appeared in Playboy magazine in a shoot inspired by Marilyn Monroe. Hugh Hefner reported that Lohan's issue broke sales records.
March 2012: Hosts Saturday Night Live
In March 2012, Lindsay Lohan hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time. The appearance received mixed reviews.
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".
June 2012: Debut of First Point at Art Basel
In June 2012, First Point, an art film by Richard Phillips starring Lindsay Lohan, debuted at Art Basel. The film features a score by Thomas Bangalter from Daft Punk.
November 2012: Liz & Dick Premiere
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.
2012: Liz & Dick Appearance
In 2012, Lindsay Lohan appeared in Liz & Dick, attempting to return to acting.
April 2013: Scary Movie 5 Release and Guest Appearance on Anger Management
In April 2013, Scary Movie 5, featuring Lindsay Lohan alongside Charlie Sheen, was released. Lohan also guest-starred as herself in an episode of Sheen's comedy series Anger Management.
August 2013: The Canyons Release and Hosting Chelsea Lately
In August 2013, The Canyons, starring Lindsay Lohan, was released. That same month, Lohan filled in as host of Chelsea Lately and received positive reviews.
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.
2013: Inappropriate Comedy Release
In 2013, Inappropriate Comedy, featuring Lindsay Lohan, was released after facing issues in finding a distributor, and received poor reviews.
2013: The Canyons Appearance
In 2013, Lindsay Lohan appeared in The Canyons, attempting to return to acting.
2013: Release of The Canyons
In 2013, Lindsay Lohan starred in the film 'The Canyons', which preceded her 2025 theatrical release of Freakier Friday.
2013: End of legal problems and arrests
The year 2013 marked the end of a series of legal problems and arrests that Lindsay Lohan had experienced.
April 2014: Guest Appearance on 2 Broke Girls
In April 2014, Lindsay Lohan guest-starred in an episode of the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls. 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.
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, the secretary of a Hollywood executive.
2014: Lindsay Docu-Series and Stage Debut
In 2014, guided by Oprah Winfrey, 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 game app
In 2014, the free-to-play video game app Lindsay Lohan's The Price of Fame was released for iOS and Android operating systems.
2015: Freaky Friday's Commercial Success
As of 2015, Freaky Friday remained Lindsay Lohan's most commercially successful film, earning $160 million worldwide.
2015: Featured on Duran Duran's 'Danceophobia' and Filming Among the Shadows
In 2015, Lindsay Lohan was featured on the song "Danceophobia" from Duran Duran's album, Paper Gods. She also filmed the independent supernatural thriller, Among the Shadows, in Belgium.
2015: Probation-free after eight years
In 2015, Lindsay Lohan was probation-free for the first time in over eight years.
2016: Club Openings in Greece
In 2016, Lindsay Lohan launched several clubs in Greece.
2016: Opening of Lohan Nightclub in Athens
In 2016, Lindsay Lohan opened her first nightclub, Lohan Nightclub, in Athens, Greece, in collaboration with Dennis Papageorgiou.
2016: Relationship with Egor Tarabasov
In 2016, Lindsay Lohan was in a relationship with London-based Russian business heir Egor Tarabasov.
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
In February 2018, the Lindsay Lohan film, Among the Shadows, was listed for sale at the European Film Market at the Berlin International Film Festival.
July 2018: Premiere of Sick Note Season 2
In July 2018, the second season of Sick Note, in which Lindsay Lohan had a recurring role, premiered on Sky One.
2018: Sick Note Appearance
In 2018, Lindsay Lohan appeared in the comedy series Sick Note.
2018: Club Openings in Greece
In 2018, Lindsay Lohan continued to launch clubs in Greece.
2018: Opening of beach resort in Mykonos and resort in Ialisos Beach
In 2018, Lindsay Lohan opened a beach resort on the Greek island Mykonos and later opened her second resort in Ialisos Beach, Rhodes.
March 5, 2019: Among the Shadows Release
On March 5, 2019, Among the Shadows, starring Lindsay Lohan, was released by Momentum Pictures after a series of delays.
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: Announcement as Panelist on 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.
September 2019: Premiere of Masked Singer Australia
In September 2019, the reality singing competition series Masked Singer Australia premiered, featuring Lindsay Lohan as one of the panelists.
April 1, 2020: Announcement of 'Back to Me' Release
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 Australia
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.
2020: Release of 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 Film Announcement
In May 2021, Netflix announced that Lindsay Lohan would star in a Christmas romantic comedy, marking her return to acting.
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 with Studio71 for a new podcast
In 2021, Red Arrow's Studio71 revealed that it had signed Lindsay Lohan to host and launch a new podcast.
2021: Best Movie Performances 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".
March 2022: Netflix Film Deal
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 later revealed that she and Bader Shammas were wed on April 3, 2022.
April 2022: Premiere of The Lohdown with Lindsay Lohan podcast
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, a representative confirmed that Lindsay Lohan and Bader Shammas were married after Lohan referred to him as her 'husband' on an Instagram birthday post.
September 2022: Irish Wish Announcement
In September 2022, it was announced that Lindsay Lohan was set to star in the romantic comedy Irish Wish.
November 10, 2022: Falling for Christmas Release
On November 10, 2022, Falling for Christmas was released on Netflix, marking Lindsay Lohan's first role in a major production in over a decade. The film was the most-watched holiday movie released in 2022 in the United States.
2022: Launch of sneaker collection with Allbirds
In 2022, Lindsay Lohan launched a limited-edition sneaker collection in collaboration with activewear brand Allbirds.
2022: Falling for Christmas Star Role
In 2022, Lindsay Lohan starred in the Netflix romantic comedy Falling for Christmas.
July 2023: Birth of son in Dubai
In July 2023, Lindsay Lohan gave birth to her and Bader Shammas' son in Dubai, where she has resided since 2014.
2023: Designed line of nursery accessories with Nestig
In 2023, Lindsay Lohan designed a line of ocean-themed nursery accessories in collaboration with Nestig.
2023: Reunion with both parents
In 2023, Lindsay Lohan said she was on good terms with both of her parents, and the family gathered together in April, marking the first time in at least seven years that they were all together.
January 2024: Production Begins for Our Little Secret
In January 2024, production began for "Our Little Secret", the second film under Lindsay Lohan's deal with Netflix.
March 2024: Release of Irish Wish
In March 2024, the romantic comedy "Irish Wish" starring Lindsay Lohan was released, earning her positive reviews.
November 27, 2024: Release of Our Little Secret
On November 27, 2024, "Our Little Secret" starring Lindsay Lohan, which is the second film under her deal with Netflix, was released.
2024: Irish Wish and Our Little Secret Star Roles
In 2024, Lindsay Lohan starred in the Netflix romantic comedies Irish Wish and Our Little Secret.
2024: People's Most Beautiful Woman
In 2024, People named Lindsay Lohan among the most beautiful women in the world for the fourth time.
2025: Multiple acting credits
As of 2025, Lindsay Lohan has appeared in over 30 films and has multiple other acting credits.
2025: Freakier Friday Star Role
In 2025, Lindsay Lohan is set to star in Freakier Friday.
2025: Reunion with Jamie Lee Curtis for Freakier Friday
In 2025, Lindsay Lohan reprised her role as Anna Coleman in Freakier Friday, reuniting with Jamie Lee Curtis. This fifth feature film with Walt Disney Pictures also marked Lohan's first theatrical release since The Canyons in 2013 and her third highest-grossing film, earning $135 million globally to date. Additionally, she is set to star in and produce Hulu's drama series Count My Lies.
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