Lindsay Dee Lohan was born in New York City on 2 July 1986 to Dina Lohan and Michael Lohan. She began her career at age three as a model at the Eileen Ford Agency, and made appearances in over 60 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 as 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) (TV) (opposite Tyra Banks) and Get a Clue (2002) (TV) (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 completed a role in the action film Machete (2010).
Trivia
Older sister of Michael Lohan, Ali Lohan (aka Aliana Lohan) and Dakota Lohan (aka Cody).
She started modeling at the age of 3.
Her mother is Dina Lohan, née Donata Sullivan, a former Rockette and Wall Street analyst, who now helps managing her daughter's career.
Her father is Michael Lohan, a long-time Wall Street trader who developed his family's multi-million-dollar pasta business, then sold it to pursue funding and development of major studios and independent Hollywood projects.
Provides a track on the soundtrack for Freaky Friday (2003), in which she also stars. The song "Ultimate" is performed by her character at the beginning of the movie's end credits.
Her mother, Dina Lohan; her sister, Ali Lohan and her brother, Dakota Lohan, had cameos in The Parent Trap (1998) during the airport scene and Freaky Friday (2003) during the wedding scene.
At age 7, she got to dress as garbage ("Things You Find on the Bottom of the Subway") for a Halloween skit on "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982).
She was originally offered the role of Penny in Inspector Gadget (1999) but turned it down.
Emilio Estefan Jr. took her under his professional wing in September 2002. Estefan Enterprises announced a five-album production deal and the promise of an aggressive effort to sell her popular style with a rock edge to a major record label. She eventually signed a recording contract with Casablanca/ Universal Records and has two albums under her belt.
She has worked as a model for Abercrombie & Fitch Kids (A&F Kids) and Calvin Klein Kids.
Following a self-imposed hiatus, she successfully auditioned for Freaky Friday (2003).
A straight-A student at school, she excels at math and science. She also enjoys gymnastics, swimming, ice skating, roller blading, singing, biking, reading, writing, and playing with her siblings.
Is of Italian and Irish descent.
The youngest person to host an MTV Movie Award show, and also the first host to win an award (for Freaky Friday (2003)). [June 5, 2004]
Admitted on "Last Call with Carson Daly" (2002) that she fell asleep during the premiere of The Parent Trap (1998).
Attends the famous school for the stars, Laurel Springs School.
At 17, she was 2003's 5th hottest teen female star.
For a short time, she attended a public high school, Sanford H. Calhoun High School, in a suburban town called Merrick on Long Island.
Released her debut album in December 2004. She co-wrote her debut single, which was "Rumors."
Took voice lessons as a girl.
Attended Cold Spring Harbor Jr./Sr. High School on Long Island for several years following her role in The Parent Trap (1998). Her family's home was in Laurel Hollow before moving to Merrick, where she attended Sanford H. Calhoun High School (where Deborah Gibson also attended high school years before) for only a few months before resuming her acting career.
Is allergic to blueberries.
Her debut album "Speak" was certified for platinum sales in the USA.
Was in the hospital for a second time in less than a year (the first time was last year while filming Herbie Fully Loaded (2005) after working 17 hours on her movie Just My Luck (2006).
One of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" (2004).
When auditioning for Mean Girls (2004), she originally wanted to play Regina.
Rejected playing the character Regina in Mean Girls (2004) because she felt fans would perceive her as arrogant.
Ranked #10 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World (2005).
Broadway producer Barry Weissler is interested in having Lohan star in the musical version of Amy Heckerling's Clueless (1995). [April 2005]
Along with Tara Reid, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Bijou Phillips, Kimberly Stewart, Nicole Richie & Kim Kardashian, Lohan is one of Hollywood's most famous party girls.
Dyed her hair blond for her role in A Prairie Home Companion (2006).
Named #4 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.
Nicole Richie and David Spade were among the guests at her 19th birthday party.
Won the 2006 Kids Choice Award for Best Female Actress at the 19th Annual show on Nickelodeon.
Named #10 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement (2005).
Participated in the 13th Annual Race to Erase M.S. charity event by modeling clothes along with her friend, Nicole Richie.
Her idols are Marilyn Monroe and Ann-Margret.
Appeared on the day-time soap opera "Another World" (1964). Had role of Ali Fowler from December of 1996 to July of 1997. She left the soap opera after winning the lead roles in the remake of The Parent Trap (1998).
Has a net worth of approximately $7 million dollars based on her movies, albums, and other works.
Starred in three remakes/new versions of Disney movies: The Parent Trap (1998), Freaky Friday (2003) and Herbie Fully Loaded (2005).
Was hospitalized for the second time in a year from heat exhaustion after working 12 hours straight on the set of her new movie, Georgia Rule (2007).
Her real middle name is Dee, but she sometimes uses Morgan as a stage name.
15 September 2006 - Fractured her wrist after she fell at a Fashion Week party in New York City.
Named #14 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).
Underwent emergency surgery to remove her appendix [January 4, 2007].
Entered rehab at the Wonderland Center in Los Angeles on January 18, 2007, according to her publicist Leslie Sloane after confirming in December 2006 that she was attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Named #1 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 of 2007 list.
Named #3 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2006 list.
Her stylist is Rachel Zoe, who's also the stylist of Nicole Richie.
Is often seen singing karaoke alongside Emile Hirsch, Bo Barrett, Michelle Rodriguez, and Nicole Richie at Beverly Hills hot spot "Guys".
Was the subject of "Lindsay Fully Loaded", a music video by Omovies.
Once saved her brother and youngest sibling, Dakota Lohan (aka "Cody Lohan"), from drowning.
Was ranked #18 on The 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars list by Forbes magazine (2007).
Recreated Marilyn Monroe's final photo shoot in the 2008 Spring Fashion edition of New York, including partial nudity. [February 2008]
After two DUI arrests, she was sentenced to one day in jail and ten days community service at the American Red Cross in Pomona, California. [August 2007]
Ranked #9 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
Campaigned for the role of Alice in Alice in Wonderland (2010) but lost the part to Mia Wasikowska.
Was in a relationship with Samantha Ronson (2008-March 2009).
Was originally cast as Caitlin MacNamarra in The Edge of Love (2008), but dropped out before filming began. Sienna Miller was then given the part.
Was offered the role of Jade in The Hangover (2009), but she turned it down and Heather Graham was cast instead.
Is friends with Victor Formosa and good friends with Jessica Alba, Nathan Folks and Mean Girls (2004) co-star, Amanda Seyfried.
Considers Kitten with a Whip (1964) and Niagara (1953) her favorite movies.
Was sentenced to 90 days in jail for the violation of her probation as she failed to complete her weekly alcohol education class following her 2007 DUI arrest. Following her trial Shawn Chapman Holley resigned as her attorney (8 July 2010).
Was released from the Century Regional Detention Facility, having served 12 days of her 90 day prison sentence (2 August 2010).
Niece of Matt Sullivan and Paul Sullivan.
Granddaughter of John L. Sullivan and Ann Sullivan.
Was originally cast as Linda Lovelace in Inferno: A Linda Lovelace Story (2013) but after being admitted to the Betty Ford Center following her DUI prison stint she was replaced by Malin Akerman.
The character of Niki Stevens on "The L Word" (2004) is based on her.
Was sentenced to serve 120 days in jail at Lynwood Correction Facility for grand theft, having stolen a $250,000 necklace three months previously (21 April 2011).
Was released from the Lynwood Correction Facility on bail set at $75,000 after just five hours in custody. Lohan has instead been ordered to serve 480 hours community service, including 300 at a women's center.
Turned herself over to the authorities at Lynwood Correction Facility, where she was fitted with an electronic tag on her ankle and sent to her Venice, California home where she will spend 35 days under house arrest (26 May 2011).
Ranked #38 on the 2011 Maxim list "Hot 100" women.
Ranked #16 in FHM's "Sexiest Women" list in 2008.
Ranked #59 in the 2011 FHM list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World".