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Daily Mail
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lindsay Lohan feels 'pigeonholed' by Hollywood after her early teen roles
Lindsey Lohan has opened up about how she has to fight be taken seriously as an actress, saying she was 'pigeonholed' by the roles that catapulted her to fame as a teenager. The 38-year-old actress found stardom in the early 2000s thanks to her roles in The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, and Mean Girls. But despite being recognized by critics and Hollywood heavyweights for her early career, Lindsay said she struggled to move beyond the teen persona that was created for her, even as her acting matured. Speaking to The Sunday Times Style Magazine, she was asked whether she ever felt 'pigeonholed' by her early roles and replied: 'Yeah, I do.' Lindsay added: 'Even today I have to fight for stuff that is like that, which is frustrating', referencing the 2006 Robert Altman film, A Prairie Home Companion, that starred Meryl Streep and earned Lindsay praise for her dramatic performance. 'Because, well, you know me as this - but you also know I can do that. So let me! Give me the chance. I have to break that cycle and open doors to something else, leaving people no choice.' The frustration of being typecast never left her, even after more than two decades in the business. While her performances have often been praised for their natural charisma and emotional range, she claimed the industry often failed to give her the space to grow. Her roles in movies like Bobby should have cemented her as a versatile leading lady but instead, she felt her career stalled as Hollywood continued to associate her with teen comedies and her personal life. Now, with the upcoming release of Freakier Friday, the long-awaited sequel to the 2003 body-swap hit, and a lead role in the psychological thriller Count My Lies, which she is also producing, Lindsay is determined to shift the narrative for good. This time, she wants the focus to be on her talent, not the tabloid legacy that overshadowed her twenties. She said: 'I miss films that are stories. Like All About Eve or Breakfast At Tiffanys. There are not many major movies I want to go and see that are like that - there's a gap and I'm craving to do work like that.' While she's not shy about admitting that her own life experiences have shaped the way she acts, she says the journey back to the screen has been about waiting for the right moment - and the right material. 'I wanted to take a minute,' she explained. 'I was losing that feeling of excitement about doing a film, and I wanted to live my own life for a bit. Figure out how to have a more private life, a real life. I wanted to wait to get that itch again.' Lindsay was just 15 years old when she first portrayed Anna Coleman in Freaky Friday alongside Jamie Lee, who played her on-screen mother Tess Coleman. It follows the bickering mother and daughter after a Chinese restaurant fortune cookie mishap causes them to switch bodies, forcing them to live the other's life. Now, the sequel, called Freakier Friday, sees Lindsay and Jamie Lee Curtis embroiled in quadruple chaos as they swap bodies again, 22 years after they first traded places. Shortly before the premiere last month, Jamie revealed the reason behind the long wait for the sequel: 'The truth is that Lindsay had to be old enough to have a 15-year-old daughter, people would ask me about the movie over and over again. 'And finally someone in Australia said, "well she is" and I was like "what do you mean?" because I know her as this young girl so I don't know how old she is. 'So someone told me and I was, like "Oh! well maybe we can make the movie. Let's go!"'
Daily Mail
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lindsay Lohan admits she felt 'pigeonholed' by Hollywood after her early teen roles as she reveals she still has to 'fight' for serious parts
Lindsey Lohan has opened up about the long battle she's faced to be taken seriously as an actress, saying she was 'pigeonholed' by the roles that catapulted her to fame as a teenager. The actress, 38, became a household name in the early 2000s thanks to blockbuster hits like The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday and Mean Girls. But despite being recognised by critics and Hollywood heavyweights for her early talent, Lindsay said she struggled to move beyond the teen persona that was created for her, even as her acting matured. Speaking to The Sunday Times Style Magazine, she was asked whether she ever felt 'pigeonholed' by her early roles, and Lindsay replied: 'Yeah I do.' She added: 'Even today I have to fight for stuff that is like that, which is frustrating', referencing the 2006 Robert Altman film, A Prairie Home Companion, that starred Meryl Streep and earned Lindsay praise for her dramatic performance. 'Because, well, you know me as this - but you also know I can do that. So let me! Give me the chance. I have to break that cycle and open doors to something else, leaving people no choice.' The frustration of being typecast never left her, even after more than two decades in the business. While her performances have often been lauded for their natural charisma and emotional range, the industry, she said, often failed to give her the space to grow. Her roles in ensemble films like Bobby, and with legends like Meryl Streep, should have cemented her as a versatile leading lady but instead, she felt her career stalled as Hollywood continued to associate her with teen comedies and her personal life. Now, with the upcoming release of Freakier Friday, the long-awaited sequel to the 2003 body-swap hit, and a lead role in the psychological thriller Count My Lies, which she is also producing, Lindsay is determined to shift the narrative for good. This time, she wants the focus to be on her talent, not the tabloid legacy that overshadowed her twenties. 'I miss films that are stories,' she said. 'Like All About Eve or Breakfast At Tiffanys. There are not many major movies I want to go and see that are like that — there's a gap and I'm craving to do work like that.' While she's not shy about admitting that her own life experiences have shaped the way she acts, she says the journey back to the screen has been about waiting for the right moment - and the right material. 'I wanted to take a minute,' she explained. 'I was losing that feeling of excitement about doing a film, and I wanted to live my own life for a bit. Figure out how to have a more private life, a real life. I wanted to wait to get that itch again.' Freakier Friday - which is a sequel to the 2003 film - sees Lindsay and Jamie Lee Curtis embroiled in quadruple chaos as they swap bodies again - 22 years after they first traded places. Shortly before the premiere last month, Jamie revealed the reason behind the long wait for the sequel. Appearing on The One Show, Jamie revealed they had to wait until Lindsay's character was old enough to have a teenage child for the sequel premise to work. 'The truth is that Lindsay had to be old enough to have a 15-year-old daughter, people would ask me about the movie over and over again,' she shared. 'And finally someone in Australia said, ''well she is'' and I was like ''what do you mean?'' because I know her as this young girl so I don't know how old she is. 'So someone told me and I was, like ''Oh! well maybe we can make the movie. Let's go!''' Lindsay was just 15 years old when she first portrayed Anna Coleman in Freaky Friday alongside Jamie Lee, who played her on-screen mother Tess Coleman. It follows the bickering mother and daughter after a Chinese restaurant fortune cookie mishap causes them to switch bodies, forcing them to live the other's life. Despite barely having been able to see eye-to-eye, the magical switch eventually allows them to see things from the other's point of view. The sequel will see the iconic pairing switch places once again, though this time there is quadruple chaos in store. Anna (Lindsay) is preparing to tie the knot with to Eric Davies (Manny Jacinto), but things are proving difficult as her teenage daughter Harper (Julia Butters) despises Eric's teenager Lily (Sophia Hammons). Harper highlights her disgust as she's heard reciting mock wedding vows, in which she brands her soon-to-be step-sister 'a little demon thing with an obnoxious accent'. A flash forward to Anna's bachelorette party sees her and mother Tess Coleman sit down with a fortune teller (Vanessa Bayer), who warns them they may learn another lesson by 'walking in each other's paths'. Anna and Tess then find themselves caught up in yet another 'freaky' body swap incident - only this time, it's not just between the two of them. The next morning, Anna discovers she's swapped bodies with daughter Harper, while Tess, aka 'Grandma', is now in the body of Anna's step-daughter Lily. Quadruple chaos then ensues as the foursome try to navigate their new roles with just days to go until the wedding. Chad Michael Murray is also returning to his role as Jake as the two teenage girls also hatch a plot to try and get Anna to reunite with her first love amid the wedding chaos.
Daily Mail
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
REVEALED: Lindsay Lohan just wore this £35 foundation - and beauty fans say it's like an 'Insta-filter in a bottle'
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Makeup wearers are getting 'constant compliments' on their skin thanks to one £35 peptide foundation tint. And it's the secret behind Lindsey Lohan's latest red-carpet look. The cult-favourite sunscreen-meets-primer hybrid, the Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Tinted Peptide Foundation, has got the internet talking thanks to its airbrushed effect on the skin. Equal parts sunscreen, foundation, and serum, it's the three-in-one hybrid that will protect your complexion from the sun as well as blur imperfections. Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Tinted Peptide Foundation, 30ml If you're after a flawless, your-skin-but-better foundation this summer, then the Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Tinted Peptide Foundation is the one that has had everyone talking. Lightweight yet with buildable coverage, it comes in 15 flexible shades and has the addition of SPF50 so your complexion stays protected. £35 Shop With so many foundations on the market, it takes a lot for one to go viral and reach 'cult status', but that is exactly what the Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Tinted Peptide Foundation has achieved. The internet-loved foundation has become the go-to for celebrities looking for flawless, radiant skin, that stands up to the harsh red carpet lights and world photographers. A backstage beauty secret on red carpets and beaches alike, the BeautyScreen is the lightweight yet 'great coverage' foundation that could be well worth adding to your summer makeup routine. Standing up to the scrutiny of the red carpet, the new Naked Sundays BeautyScreen™ SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint could leave you with your most flawless-looking skin yet. The foundation with SPF50 and blue-light protection has had users 'obsessing' over the skin-blurring finish. Praised for its beautifully sheer pigmentation that looks like your skin-but-better, the buildable, hydrating formula feels comfortable on the skin and can be layered and concentrated in areas to build up the coverage. 'This sunscreen/foundation tint is incredible!' raved one impressed user. 'It literally melts onto your skin and blends so amazingly. I highly recommend!'. Another agreed, adding: 'This is one of the first cream foundations I truly enjoy wearing. It looks so natural and you can't beat the mineral spf aspect of this product. I definitely recommend it. I like that it doesn't feel heavy, matches my complexion, and feels good on my skin.' And makeup lovers aren't the only ones to be wowed by the Naked Sunday Peptide Tint. Celebrity makeup artist Ash K Holm, who was responsible for Lindsay Lohan's red carpet look, and who counts the Kardashians among her other A-list clients, says it's her non-negotiable pre-makeup step. 'For the most camera-ready, natural skin, I love using Naked Sundays BeautyScreen - it gives a flawless, radiant finish while protecting the skin,' says Holm. Available in 15 shades, the breathable SPF skin tint is loaded with skincare benefits too. Each shade is infused with broad-spectrum SPF50, blue light defense and hydrating botanicals to give you a natural looking glow whilst protecting the skin. The added Polyglutamic Acid ensures skin is kept hydrated not cakey, while the peptides are a great anti-ageing ingredient, helping to boost moisture whilst the added niacinamide boosts skin barrier health.
Refinery29
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
We Don't Need To Bitch About Our Bodies To Bond, OK?
My therapist gave me a strange request during our last ever session: stand naked in front of a full-length mirror and say affirmations about my body out loud. ' Not a chance in hell ', I thought at the time, instinctively covering my boobs with my hands over my t-shirt. The idea was that verbalising positive affirmations about my body and myself, all in the nude, would help with the negative self-talk I said in my head. It took me literal months before I dared flash myself in the mirror, let alone say lovely things about myself while full frontal. But, once the silliness wore off, and I got truly naked with myself, I realised why I was given this assignment: I needed to break the habit of bitching about my body. I was put to the test amongst a new set of friends recently. They were chatting about what they would change if they had the money for cosmetic enhancements. It was the expected conversational dance; 'I need a boob job' met the response 'I'd get a tummy tuck', and so on. Except, as eyes turned to me, ready for me to share the flaw I was keen to fix, I couldn't think of anything. In that moment, I was alright with myself. 'I wouldn't change anything,' I said, shrugging. I quickly got the sense that this response was wrong. (If you're thinking of that Mean Girls scene — you're spot on; the one where Regina George and co stand in front of a mirror picking apart their skin, hair and nails, and Lindsey Lohan's character, Cady, feeling the pressure to participate, says, 'I get bad breath in the morning'). I wasn't supposed to like my body in that moment. Not really. Especially not in this perceived safe space. Especially when we're bonding over the cruel and relentless demands placed on a woman's body image. The conversation became awkward and cold, as if I were breaking an unwritten rule. Do we need to empty our private boxes of vulnerabilities on the table for our friends to pick up, scrutinise and compare? Do we appear much more relatable when we do? It's clear to me that my habit of negative self-talk about my body isn't just something reserved for when looking in the mirror but mirrored in my friendships, too. 'I instantly thought of that Mean Girls scene,' says psychotherapist Eloise Skinner when we chatted over Zoom. Skinner specialises in existential therapy and has an extensive background in fitness and modelling. She explained that my decision not to engage with negative self-talk in a social setting was a 'counter-cultural position' given the amount of emphasis placed on women's perceived flaws and vulnerabilities in society. 'I've also seen it a lot in other places as well in popular culture, so it's clearly something that is quite a well-known phenomenon, not just in people's friendship groups but also in the media and how we perceive women and their conversations.' Frustratingly, women are often accused of being superficial, and women's friendships are criticised under this lens. The words 'bitchy', 'gossipy', and 'competitive' spring to mind. This is something I was extremely conscious of before setting pen to paper to write this piece. In popular culture, when women meet with other women to talk, our conversations are reduced to mindless gossip instead of what they are and can be: a highly emotionally intelligent way to put the world to rights. And it feels deeply misogynistic to suggest that women only sit around talking about the way our bodies look. Yet it would also be disingenuous to say the subject doesn't matter at all. Statistics by YouGov in 2021 confirm that we are thinking about our bodies a lot, and the majority of women polled in the UK and the US want to change their appearance in some way. By now, most of us have come to understand the role that capitalistic pressures, beauty standards in social media and traditional marketing play in this. Still, research by the Mental Health Foundation stresses that 'how our family and peers feel and speak about bodies and appearance can also have an impact on self-esteem'. You may have seen the term 'Almond Mom' on social media, where women, specifically, talk about how their mothers' restrictive eating habits, comments around dieting and their weight, impacted how they view their own. There are more than 20,000 videos talking about this on TikTok. Our friendships can have a similar effect. ' We are all at different stops on this long, tiresome journey towards self-acceptance. And this conversation requires a huge dollop of nuance that acknowledges how conventional beauty standards impact people differently, depending on how close or far you are from the so-called ideal. ' 'In the group dynamic, [being critical about your image] can be seen as a culturally acceptable way to bond,' says Skinner, comparing these conversations to social activities like gossiping and drinking. Skinner explained that when choosing not to participate in self-critical discussions, it can indicate that you're not within the group or do not align with the group's values. 'There's also that feeling of, this group is trying to create a space for shared vulnerabilities, and [you've decided you're] not going to like participate in that,' she explained. Of course, vulnerability in friendship should be treasured, and the therapists I spoke to for this article all agreed that being open about your insecurities can lead to deeper and stronger connections with people in your life. Within trusted groups, by being able to share, you can challenge some of the harmful thoughts you withhold about your image — my best friends always call me out on any neggy comments I make about myself, as I do for them. How can you tell the difference between a nurturing friendship and one where negative self-talk is allowed to breed and fester? Angela Kyte, a former Harley Street psychotherapist who specialised in body image, eating disorders and anxiety and depression before setting up as an image consultant, explained there are key things to be aware of when you're talking about yourself in social settings. She explained that people with an 'external locus of evaluation' tend to be 'validated by the views and opinions of others'. She also explained how this can lead to low self-esteem, not just related to body image but in friendships, romantic relationships and the workplace. I'd be lying if I said I don't ask for opinions about myself constantly, whether it's my career choices or if I look good in an outfit. Is it ever a good thing to constantly seek validation and reassurance from a friend, especially with something as relatable and common as not feeling confident in your own skin? Kyte believes there is. 'If they're a trusted friendship group, the positive impact this could have is challenging your own thoughts, especially if you're getting a lot of positive reinforcement from these friends and people around you. It can start to at least make you stop and think about your own self-processes and self-thoughts.' We are all at different stops on this long, tiresome journey towards self-acceptance. And this conversation requires a huge dollop of nuance that acknowledges how conventional beauty standards impact people differently, depending on how close or far you are from the so-called ideal. It'd be entirely smug and frankly, self-aggrandising to not understand how my own set of privileges makes healing my negative self-talk simpler than it may be for some. However, questioning the shitty, insidious way society's structures make women question their worth is a huge part of my job. It's why interrogating why and how self-deprecation becomes embedded in the way we sometimes speak about ourselves feels so vital. ' I was raised to believe that speaking badly about myself was 'giving power to the devil' — and yet the longer I spend in this country, the more the devil wins. ' 'We just are so used to culturally and socially receiving [self critique] as the only way to think about ourselves… it would almost be seen as self-indulgent to say 'let's just go around the circle and say what we like about ourselves', even though that would probably be better for our mental health,' says Skinner. 'It's much more socially acceptable, in terms of the culture that we have right now, which is always about finding flaws and improving them or solving them with a product, to criticise yourself.' Let's be honest, being self-critical has often been linked to humility — which is practically a virtue in the UK — especially when you're a woman. Kyte agrees. 'We are in the British society, and the British society likes to be more modest [when you talk about yourself],' she says, knowingly. Indeed. The biggest insults I heard growing up in inner city Manchester were, 'she loves 'erself' or 'she thinks she's it ' — usually said after I put my hand up in class or wouldn't speak to the boys in the neighbourhood. The inference was that girls like me shouldn't love themselves, they shouldn't know they are pretty, or clever, or talented. You should instead bat away compliments, cast your eyes down and play small and humble. As Black women living in the UK, Kyte and I agreed that this forced humility doesn't work well when coming to appreciate your physical beauty in a world where you are the obvious minority. Praising a Black woman for being 'humble' feels like a microaggression at this point. 'Maybe your cultural background is also feeding into how you are as an individual, in terms of wanting to think more about your positive, all the great things you can do, all the great things you see in yourself, rather than dwelling on the negative in those sorts of settings and groups,' she considered. Agreed. I was raised to believe that speaking badly about myself was 'giving power to the devil' — and yet the longer I spend in this country, the more the devil wins. Though the Black women in my life, from Jamaica to Nigeria to the US, generally speak with confidence about themselves (even writing under pictures of themselves, captions such as 'I'm a fine babe'), not all friendships leave room for this kind of unbothered self-praise. Our bodies are the least important thing about a good friendship. We all know this. My best friends know me intimately and couldn't care less about the way I look, as I them. But to ensure our safe spaces remain that way, it's best to be conscious that they don't become playgrounds for our meanest insecurities.
