Lindsay Lohan was radiant as she walked the red carpet in London for the UK premiere of Freakier Friday in an ensemble that paid tribute to her character in the film series.
Lindsay, 39, was 16 when she appeared in the Noughties hit Freaky Friday opposite Jamie Lee Curtis, with the A-listers cast as a mother-daughter pair in the Disney body-switch comedy.
In a sweet nod to her character Anne Coleman, Lindsay donned a sequinned lavender gown inspired by her final costume in the cult 2003 film.
She recreated the lavender outfit Anne wore while performing with her band Pink Slip at her mother Tess Coleman’s (Jaime Lee) wedding before the credits rolled – as Lindsay’s stylist Andrew Mukamal called in a custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress.
She accessorised with a vintage purse that looked like a red electric guitar – like the one her character plays in the movie that was released over two decades ago.
Despite the 22-year gap between the original and sequel, Lindsay appeared not to have aged a day as the actress showed off her youthful transformation that has left fans clamouring for her skincare secrets.
However, Lindsay couldn’t be more different today to the troubled teen she was when she found success with Freaky Friday and 2004’s blockbuster Mean Girls – as she appears to have put the challenges she faced during those years firmly behind her.
Lindsay showed off her taut complexion and sensational figure as she joined Jamie Lee, 66, at the ODEON Luxe in London’s Leicester Square ahead of the film screening last evening – before X users flooded to the social media platform to celebrate her ‘glow up’.
Lindsay Lohan was radiant as she walked the red carpet in London for the UK premiere of Freakier Friday in an ensemble that paid tribute to her character in the film series
Lindsay on Thursday looked worlds away from her past self as The Parent Trap star’s early years in the industry were marked by reports of unprofessional behaviour, drug addiction, and multiple run-ins with the law
‘Lindsay Lohan is glowing!!!’ one person wrote.
‘Lilo’s comeback era is officially upon us, we love to see it,’ another wrote, referring to Lindsay’s return to acting, including the Freaky Friday sequel as well as three recent Netflxi rom-coms.
A third noted ‘she looks fabulous’ while another fan said: ‘She looks gorgeous.’
One gushing fan comment read: ‘She’s so the moment, always and forever.’
Another person posted: ‘I’m loving seeing her shine as a star. She’s so in her element and looks better than ever. We all had rough patches, it’s just that hers was public!’
‘She’s amazing,’ one X user added. ‘She did the hard work and made hard choices. It all paid off. I love seeing women of my generation like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton thriving and more beautiful and intelligent than ever,
‘The 00s were so hard on women,’ they continued. ‘So proud how they came out of all that.’
Another said: ‘She found the fountain of youth.’
The changing face of Lindsay – the actress spent years in and out of rehab and plagued by legal troubles, but she is sober and looking better than ever
As Lindsay – who was 12 when she made her acting debut with Disney’s 1998 film The Parent Trap – found international fame as the star of Mean Girls, her personal life began to go off-the-rails. She is seen here sporting darker hair in 2005 – before dying her locks blonde the same year
Lindsay seen arriving at Elle Magazine’s 21st birthday benefit in New York on September 7, 2005
Lindsay at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2008 as the actress rocked a darker, bronde hair colour for the event
‘Does she even age?’ one fan asked, noting how the 39-year-old actress’s flawless complexion made her look much younger than her age.
And someone else playfully added, ‘I need to drink whatever Lindsay Lohan is drinking,’ adding a heart eyes emoji.
Lindsay on Thursday looked worlds away from her past self as The Parent Trap star’s early years in the industry were marked by reports of unprofessional behaviour, drug addiction, and multiple run-ins with the law.
In what is being dubbed the ‘Lohanaissance’ – or Lindsay’s second act in Hollywood – the former child star has transformed into a happy, healthy, and sober mother, with a focus on family and wellness.
Lindsay’s friends told The Mail on Sunday that her transformation began in 2014 when – after years of reckless behaviour that led to her being jailed five times in the US – she travelled to the UK to star in a West End production of David Mamet’s Speed-the-Plow.
Away from the prying cameras of the paparazzi, Lindsay decided to go off-the-grid as she reportedly changed her numbers and ‘cut herself off from all the bad influences’, celebrity photographer Giles Harrison said.
‘She dropped off the face of the planet, at least as far as Hollywood was concerned.’
She relocated to Dubai two years later in a bid to disconnect from Tinseltown and rediscover herself away from the cameras that had followed Lindsay around since she was 12.
In what is being dubbed the ‘Lohanaissance’ – or Lindsay’s second act in Hollywood – the former child star has transformed into a happy, healthy, and sober mother, with a focus on family and wellness. She is picturwd here in 2012 at a fashion show in New York
Over a decade later, Lindsay looked younger than her years as she walked the red carpet at the New York premiere of her Netflix film Our Little Secret that was released last year
In 2020, Lindsay found love with Bader Shammas, a wealthy financier who works for Credit Suisse and hails from one of Dubai’s ruling families.
By then, a friend of the actress revealed, Lindsay had done a lot of therapy and was ‘ready to settle down’.
The pair said ‘I do’ in 2022 and went on to welcome their son Luai – which means ‘protector’ or ‘shield’ in Arabic – the following year.
Reflecting on her new life, Lindsay previously said: ‘I’ve never been happier.
‘I took time just to be with me. What I love about Dubai is there’s serenity there. I can live a normal life.’
While Lindsay had vowed never to return to Hollywood, she ‘dipped her toe in the water’ when she agreed to star in the 2022 Netflix rom-com Falling for Christmas in 2022.
And when she reunited with her on-screen mom Jamie Lee to film Freakier Friday last summer, her co-star described Lindsay as ‘a revelation’.
This was a huge compliment considering Lindsay has previously revealed how she leaned on Jamie Lee for support during some of her most challenging moments after they came together for Freaky Friday.
Lindsay’s friends told The Mail on Sunday that her transformation began in 2014 when – after years of reckless behaviour that led to her being jailed five times in the US – she travelled to the UK to star in a West End production of David Mamet’s Speed-the-Plow. She was unrecognisable when she appeared at a court hearing in Los Angeles on charges of reckless driving among others
Lindsay decided to reclaim her life when she moved to Dubai in 2016 as she escaped the prying eyes of the paparazzi that had followed her around since she was 12
‘She looks amazing because she is truly happy,’ her manager friend commented on her incredible physical transformation that sparked speculation she’s undergone cosmetic work.
The actress has since denied having plastic surgery and, instead, attributes her youthful look to healting well, an intensive skincare routine and regular appointments with Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr Monika Kiripolsky.
In an Instagram post on July 21, the dermatologist uploaded a selfie alongside the actress following an appointment in preparation for Lohan’s red carpet appearance at the El Capitan Theatre.
Kiripolsky’s caption read: ‘When your patient is literally the star of the show… and also the glow. Always an honor to treat the radiant @lindsaylohan – proof that great skin is ALWAYS in!
‘From Mean Girls to mom glow… she’s still got that Lohan luminosity. Can’t wait to see her shine (and swap lives?) in the upcoming Freakier Friday – her skin’s already ready to rock that red carpet.’
Lindsay began to appear on Kiripolsky’s Instagram page last year, and the actress herself has also credited the celebrity dermatologist for her radiant skin.
During an interview with Byrdie earlier this month, the star expressed: ‘I’m also big on staying consistent with my routines so I feel my best.
‘That includes regular visits to my Los Angeles dermatologist, Dr. Monika Kiripolsky, whenever I’m in town for work.’
Lindsay, who is 24 in this mugshot, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for violating the terms of her probation for drink driving and drug possession in 2010
She has since cleaned up her act and emerged healthier, happier, and stronger than before
Lindsay continued, ‘She helps keep my skin healthy and glowing especially during breaks from heavy on-set makeup.’
While talking to Elle back in May for a cover story, the actress addressed plastic surgery rumors after photos of the star went viral last year over her youthful transformation.
The topic was brought up when Lindsay revealed that she has been in the process of potentially creating her own beauty line.
‘It’s taking a long time because I’m very specific, because I’m crazy about my skin and health,’ she explained.
SNL star Chloe Fineman – who interviewed Lindsay – complimented Lohan on having the ‘skin of dreams.’
In response, the mom-of-one stated, ‘Everyone does Botox,’ before Fineman encouraged the actress to share some of her beauty secrets.
‘Oh, God, I don’t even know how to answer that. I drink this juice every morning. It’s like carrot, ginger, lemon, olive oil, apple. I also drink a lot of green tea, a lot of water. I’m a big pickled beets person, so I put them in almost everything.
‘My skin care is very specific. I’m trying out some serums now that I’m doing – I’m testing them,’ she continued.
‘Also, I’m a big believer in ice-cold water on your face when you wake up. I drink lemon juice a lot; I also put tons of chia seeds in my water. Eye patches, I do every morning. I’m into lasers.’
Whatever Lindsay’s doing is working, as the mother-of-one looked incredible at the Freakier Friday last evening.
Her light blonde locks were styled in cascading waves that fell to her waist as Lindsay styled her show-stopping dress with a pair of iridescent gold earrings
Lindsay has reprised her role as Anna Coleman in the upcoming film, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, Chad Michael Murray, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Julia Butters and Ryan Malgarini.
The premise is: ’22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter.
‘As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice,’ per IMDB.
The fantasy comedy film, which was directed by Nisha Ganatra, is set to hit theaters on August 8.
