Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Dee Lohan was born on July 2, 1986, in New York City, to Dina Lohan and Michael Lohan. She began her career at age three as a Ford model and appeared in over sixty television commercials, including spots for The Gap, Pizza Hut, Wendy's, and Jell-O (opposite Bill Cosby). Lohan made her acting debut in 1996 as the third actress to play Ali Fowler in the television drama *Another World* (1964). Shortly afterward, she was hand-picked by Oscar-nominated writer Nancy Meyers to play estranged twin sisters in an adaptation by Walt Disney Pictures of a novel by Erich Kästner, which marked Meyers' directorial debut. Lohan's first feature film, *The Parent Trap* (1998), a remake of *The Parent Trap* (1961), 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 nominations. 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) (opposite Tyra Banks) and *Get a Clue* (2002) (opposite Bug Hall). 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, and she signed a recording contract with the reactivated Casablanca Records. However, 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 a fantasy comedy by Mary Rodgers. *Freaky Friday* (2003), a remake of *Freaky Friday* (1976), 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-Symoné. She also dated pop star Aaron Carter for a short time. Her 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 received 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 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 US. This earned her status as a bankable actress, and a salary of $7.5 million for the Donald Petrie romantic comedy *Just My Luck* (2006). One of the most sought-after young actresses in the industry, she starred in *Bobby* (2006) (opposite Demi Moore and Sharon Stone), the Disney fantasy adventure *Herbie: Fully Loaded* (2005) (a pseudo-sequel to *The Love Bug* (1968)), and the critically acclaimed *A Prairie Home Companion* (2006). On top of a thriving film career, Lohan also launched a music career, releasing her debut album, *Speak*, which hit shelves in December 2004. In 2009, Lohan launched her own fashion line titled 6126, mainly focusing on the production of women's leggings. By spring she launched a self-tanning spray line titled "Sevin Nyne," and by the end of the year she became an artistic designer for fashion house Ungaro. Lindsay continues her career in acting, having played a supporting role in the action film *Machete* (2010).