Lindsay Lohan Talks Y2K and 'Freakier Friday' With Taylen Biggs
Lindsay Lohan sits down with ELLE's new 'summer intern', 12-year-old journalist Taylen Biggs, for a hilarious, heartwarming conversation. From reminiscing about early 2000s culture (think: Juicy Couture, Britney Spears, and rhinestoned Sidekicks) to sharing sweet parenting moments and self-care routines, watch as our Summer Issue cover star opens up about her favorite Mean Girls memory, acting alongside-and as-Jamie Lee Curtis, and her dreams for the future.
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