Two whole decades ago, a charismatic red-headed actress graced the big screen in a remake of a legendary Disney film, capturing hearts of all ages playing twins in The Parent Trap! This promising young actress went on to star in movies cementing herself as one of the most popular actresses to watch in Hollywood. Not only was she known for her superior acting skills at such a young age, this red-headed actress became one of the most memorable faces of Hollywood's elite.
Who was this charismatic young actress who captured the hearts of millions? Her name is Lindsay Lohan, and you may remember her from legendary comedies of the 2000s, Freaky Friday, and one of the most popular teen comedies in history, Mean Girls! Lindsay's performances in these films catapulted her into super-stardom, and Lindsay was guaranteed a spot in popular culture history forever.
Some may think of Lindsay as an artifact of the 2000s; an era where social media didn't rule the world, and celebrities wore LiveStrong bracelets as a prominent accessory, but the now 32 year old actress is so much more memorable! Twenty years after Lindsay appeared in her debut film, she's ready to take Hollywood by storm again.
"Lilo" has taken 2018 under her wing and cemented her presence in modern-day Hollywood with a strong comeback. Read on to find out what our favorite redhead has been up to in 2018, and look back at some of her most overlooked moments in the spotlight!
20 2018 Win: She's A Beach House Babe
Lilo's star power has always been promising to the point where it wouldn't be surprising if she took over the world! In 2018, her ability to conquer any avenue was proved when she opened her own beach house on the Greek island of Mykonos!
Lindsay's venture into owning a beach club only solidifies her boss babe status. The website for the beach house shows stunning photos of the island and proves Lindsay would be the best companion on a vacation! Lindsay hasn't stopped there; she has also ventured into the nightlife business with the opening of her own nightclub, too!
19 Underrated: She Still Loves Mean Girls
When you think of Lindsay's movies, Mean Girls is probably first on your mind! The insanely quotable classic teen film has become a staple in popular culture since its release in 2004, and the main star of the movie has never forgotten it.
Lindsay's role as transfer student Cady Heron, who experiences public school for the first time, has always been such an iconic and relatable role.
In 2018, Lindsay has paid tribute to the movie by reciting her favorite lines, and reminding fans of the importance of October 3! How fetch is that? Does she wear pink on Wednesdays?
18 2018 Win: She's A Makeup Maven
Back in the mid-2000s, you couldn't flip through a beauty magazine without seeing a photo of Lindsay; she was always ahead of the trends! Years later, Lilo plans to showcase her love of beauty with her own line of make-up.
The actress spoke to W earlier this year, expressing interest in exploring the world of beauty. She told the mag, "I love lipstick, but I love using lipstick as blush, but if I have a cream blush, I want to be able to use it on my lips and not worry about breaking out after. So, I developed one."
17 Underrated: She's Close To Co-Stars
One reason why Lindsay's filmography is so notable is due to the casts of dynamic co-stars which have helped her shine to super stardom! From the elegant British beauty, Natasha Richardson playing her mother in The Parent Trap, to Jamie Lee Curtis, who played her mom in Freaky Friday, Lindsay has remained close to her former cast members.
In an interview with W, she revealed, "I still talk to a lot of actresses that I’ve worked with, especially Jamie Lee Curtis, she has always been a really big part of my life and a strong female force who I really admire."
16 2018 Win: She's Relocated To Dubai
When Lindsay was one of the biggest celebs on the planet, she traveled the globe for her career, but now she finally has the chance to live life for herself!
In 2018, Lohan made headlines for relocating to Dubai and beginning to build an empire. The big move has inspired Linds to reach her potential.
Lindsay hasn't been silent about how she loves her new life; she was interviewed by the New York Times earlier this year, where she spoke about her relocation saying, "It’s the safest place. It’s less demanding. America is always like, ‘Go, go, go, go, go!"
15 Underrated: She Supports Her Sibs
Lindsay's brothers and sisters famously appeared as extras in her films when they were younger, and Lindsay has continued to support her siblings off-screen too!
Lindsay's siblings have always had cool career aspirations; her little sister Aliana has been an aspiring singer, and her brother Cody is a model; the younger Lohan siblings definitely have a great role model and source for advice about the business!
Lindsay has always stood by her siblings; when she was interviewed by W earlier in 2018, Aliana and Cody were featured alongside their famous sister in a stunningly beautiful black and white photo.
14 2018 Win: She's Got A Dance
When you're happy and you know it, do a dance! Lindsay Lohan is certainly getting her groove on these days. Earlier this summer, the Internet got a taste of Lindsay's dancing skills when she released a video on Instagram performing a dance on a boat at her beach club. She also had a crew of dancers behind her, keeping the groove alive!
Needless to say, the Internet went crazy for the dance! Soon after she posted the video, so many people joined in on the fun by recreating their own videos of the dance she has affectionately dubbed "The Lilo."
13 Underrated: She's A Musician
Back in the day, Lindsay frequently starred in box-office hits dominating the big screen. Did you know she also released two full-length albums full of dance-able and catchy songs? Lindsay's music was totally an outlet for her to deal with her outrageous level of fame; she released the famous club banger "Rumors" on her debut album in 2004.
Lindsay's songs weren't just catchy; she channeled her experiences in a few heartfelt ballads about her relationship with her father, breakups, and her relationship with self-esteem.
For every subject you can think of, Lindsay has brought us an anthem about it!
12 2018 Win: She'll Be In Life Size II
If you're a Lindsay fan, chances are you remember the theme song to her film Life Size where she starred alongside Tyra Banks!
Nearly 20 years after the film premiered, nostalgic fans will be getting their wish; a sequel will be released in December.
In the original movie, Lindsay plays a tomboy who receives an unlikely gift for her birthday; a talking doll who transforms her life! While Lindsay may not be at the forefront of the cast this time, Tyra Banks has confirmed she will be involved with the movie. We can't wait to see these two together again!
11 Underrated: She's An Insta-Queen
Instagram is one of the biggest social media platforms in 2018, and Lindsay is certainly at the forefront of the 'gram! Her account is a must follow if you're interested in keeping up with her life abroad, as she posts photos from her beach club and cute throwbacks of her family and snapshots on the set of her classic movies!
Our girl definitely understands the art of taking a quality selfie, too. She also frequently utilizes Instagram's video feature, keeping fans updated with trips to the gym, and she loves to post a good meme video when she sees one!
10 2018 Win: She's Coming To TV
Believe it or not, before 2018, Lindsay Lohan has never had her own TV show. For those who have waited to see Lindsay on the small screen for a long time, the wait is over.
This summer, it was announced that Lilo will be starring in her own reality TV show based upon her life in Greece as the owner of Lohan Beach House Mykonos.
The show will be broadcast via MTV, one of the biggest reality TV channels in history. Entertainment Tonight reported Lohan Beach Club would air "sometime next year" following the release of a trailer in July.
9 Underrated: She Loves Her Movies
One of the reasons why Lindsay will always be an underrated and loved teen idol is because she has never forgotten her Disney roots. We've seen how much she cherishes her memories of Mean Girls, but she's also taken the time to pay tribute and show her love to another classic Lohan gem, The Parent Trap!
Perhaps Lindsay wanted to start the celebration of the film's 20th anniversary a bit early when she went to visit the London based home used in the film, two years ago! She posted a throwback which gave us serious Annie James vibes on Instagram!
8 2018 Win: She's A Spokesperson
One of the best ways to make a comeback is to seize every opportunity possible and make yourself seen, and Lindsay certainly has done so as a spokesperson for Lawyer.com! Earlier this spring, Lilo began surprising fans when she started to appear in commercials as a spokesperson for the website. The ads feature an instantly recognizable Lindsay with her signature redhead locks!
According to Time, Lilo appeared optimistic for the new opportunity. She told the publication, "Being a spokesperson for a tech company has a nice ring to it." There's nothing Lilo can't do! what an absolute boss babe!
7 Underrated: Celebs Love Her
Former teen idols have come together in this very cool peak 2018 story! Lindsay was praised for her snazzy dancing skills earlier this year as she went viral for her #DoTheLilo dance moves, and actress Busy Phillipps paid tribute to Lindsay's video by recreating her own with her friend, comedian Kelly Oxford.
Busy and Kelly gave their best impressions of Lindsay's steps on Instagram, and the video quickly made its own impression, with several celebs commenting on it, and even Lindsay herself acknowledged the tribute!
The beauty of viral content brought fans a celebrity inception with Linds doing "The Lilo!"
6 2018 Win: She Still Has A Fashion Flair
Lindsay Lohan has always been a role model for style, and in 2018, she is still being spotted keeping up with the latest fashion trends! Between appearances in Paris during fashion week, and an upcoming foray into a brand new fashion line, 2018 is Lindsay's fashionista year.
You may recall Lindsay has experimented in fashion before, but she stressed to W her new line would be different.
She said, "I did my leggings line, but I think I was filming [too much], and I didn’t have the focus." Lindsay went on to add, "it's closer to haute couture." So fetch!
5 Underrated: She Has Connections
While Lindsay Lohan has yet to announce any plans of political aspirations, she certainly has some connections to politics! In a friendship reminiscent of her days as the queen of celebrity friendships, she was spotted hanging out with the First Daughter Tiffany earlier this summer in Lindsay's favorite vacation spot of Greece.
Lindsay and Tiffany seemed to get along well! The famous ladies were spotted having a fun night out where Lindsay even came to her friend's aid by giving her a quick hair pick-me-up between fun times.
Lindsay definitely knows how to form a celeb girl squad!
4 2018 Win: She Meditates
It is no surprise Lindsay Lohan has a busy life and seems to be constantly on the go; even the most famous of celebrities need a way to clear their minds after a long day. Lindsay's schedule seems especially packed in 2018 with many projects in the works, so it's especially good news to learn Lindsay unwinds with mediation.
When Lilo spoke to The New York Times this year, the interview detailed, "Ms. Lohan said she meditates at least twice a day, a habit she picked up from Oprah Winfrey, who turned her on to the book The Untethered Soul."
3 Underrated: She Can Laugh At Herself
One of the most underrated aspects of Lindsay's celebrity has been her ability to make fun of herself and her level of fame with an emphasis on her relationship with tabloids. Lindsay knows that making fun of the concept of celebrity status is a great way to keep afloat in an ever-changing, (and sometimes not very kind), Hollywood world!
Lindsay has poked fun of her Hollywood reputation through appearances on Funny Or Die, Saturday Night Live, and more recently in her Lawyer.com commercials. Not only have these self-aware parodies been good for Lindsay's comedic chops, her fans have enjoyed them!
2 2018 Win: She Inspired A Hashtag
One of the ways for anything to stay relevant and receive lots of exposure in 2018 is to make sure a hashtag is involved; if you've gone viral enough to have a hashtag inspired by you, it's safe to say you're doing well!
Lindsay's effort for her comeback has been helped by the creation of the #DoTheLilo hashtag inspired by her viral dance in Mykonos earlier this summer.
After her Insta post went viral, Lilo encouraged fans to join in by creating their own videos of the dance. Fans and celebs alike used the hashtag to preserve Lindsay's fabulous footwork!
1 Underrated: She's A Reader
Reading is an underrated way to unwind and take a break from your busy life, and it seems Lindsay has taken advantage of curling up with a book after a long day!
In a New York Times interview with Lohan, she expressed her love of reading and teased the possibility of a foray into screenwriting.
She praised the book "The Honeymoon" by Tina Seskis. The interview noted that Lindsay "saw herself in one of the characters." Fans have a lot to look forward from Lindsay, and if her success in 2018 is any indication, she has a bright future ahead!
References: Lohan Mykonos, Lohan Athens, YouTube, Time, W Magazine, The New York Times,
