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Lindsay
Morgan Lohan was born in New York City, New York, on 2nd July 1986, to Dina
Lohan and Michael Lohan. She began her career at age three as a Ford model,
and also made appearances in over sixty television commercials, including
spots for The Gap, Pizza Hut, Wendy's, and Jello (opposite Bill Cosby).
Lohan made her acting debut in 1996 as the third actress for Ali Fowler in
the television drama "Another World" (1964). Shortly after, she was
handpicked by Oscar-nominated writer Nancy Meyers as estranged twin sisters
in an adaptation by Walt Disney Pictures of a novel by Erich Kästner, which
would mark Meyers' directorial debut. Lohan's first feature film, The Parent
Trap (1998) was a modest commercial success, earning her widespread critical
acclaim, and a Young Artist award for Best Leading Young Actress in a
Feature Film, as well as Blockbuster Entertainment and YoungStar award
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After signing a three-movie contract with Disney, she returned to the small
screen to star in the made-for-TV movies Life-Size (2000) (TV) (opposite
Tyra Banks) and Get a Clue (2002) (TV). She also appeared as Rose in the
pilot episode of the short-lived comedy series "Bette" (2000), which starred
Bette Midler.
In June 2001, Lohan took a brief hiatus from acting. Her music career was
launched over a year later, when Estefan Enterprises made a five-album
production deal with her in September 2002.
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But Lohan was not turning her back on her blossoming acting career. Just
over a month previously, she had been cast opposite Jamie Lee Curtis for
another Disney adaptation of a novel, this time of a fantasy comedy by Mary
Rodgers. Freaky Friday (2003) was a huge hit (generating over $160 million
in worldwide box office receipts), and critics were spellbound by delightful
performances from Lohan and Curtis (who went on to receive a Golden Globe
nomination for her work). In addition, Lohan won the 2004 MTV Movie Award
for Best Breakthrough Female, as well as a Saturn award nomination and
another Young Artist award nomination. |
Lohan relocated permanently to Los Angeles between projects, and moved into
an apartment with fellow actress Raven. She also dated pop star Aaron Carter
for a short time.
Lohan's next acting role was the title character in the comedy Confessions
of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004), a Disney adaptation of the novel by Dyan
Sheldon. The film receiving scathing reviews upon its release, and died a
quick death at the box office, but even the harshest of critics were
impressed by Lohan's charming turn as aspiring actress Lola.
Lohan's next project, Mean Girls (2004) saw her reunite with Freaky Friday
(2003) director Mark S. Waters. Inspired by a non-fiction book by Rosalind
Wiseman and written by "Saturday Night Live" (1975) scribe Tina Fey, the
high school comedy drama opened to glowing reviews, and grossed $86 million
in the U.S. alone. This earned her status as a bankable actress, and a
salary of $7.5 million for the upcoming Donald Petrie romantic comedy Just
My Luck (2005).
One of the most sought after young actresses in the industry, she is set to
star in two other romantic comedies: Untitled Nick Cannon/Lindsay Lohan
Project (2006) (opposite Nick Cannon) and Fashionistas (2005) (based on the
novel by Lynn Messina) as well as the high school dramas Dramarama (2006)
and Gossip Girl (2005) (based on the novel by Cecily von Ziegesar), and the
Disney fantasy adventure Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005) (a pseudo-sequel to The
Love Bug (1968)). On top of a thriving film career, Lohan has also been
working on her debut album, called "Speak", which will hit shelves in
December 2004.
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In her spare time, Lohan enjoys swimming, basketball, shopping, singing,
reading, writing, gymnastics, collecting Beanie Babies, roller-blading, and
playing with her siblings Aliana, Dakota and Michael Lohan. |
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