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- Lindsay Lohan recalls “horror moments” from the past in a recent interview Sunday Times
- The 39-year-old actress said the experiences shaped how she raised her son Luai, 2
- Lohan also shares why she thinks paparazzi and tabloids have less power than before
Lindsay Lohan started about a terrible time since her youth and how it affected how she raised her 2-year-old son Luai.
In a candid interview The Sunday Times, The actress, published on Saturday, August 2, has been a spotlight during a period of unrestricted paparazzi access and near-stable tabloid censorship.
“I never want my family to be hunted by paparazzi like I do. The horrible moments of their lives are horrible – I have PTSD extremes from those things. The most exciting situation. The most frightening situation. I'm really horrible. I pray that something like this is never safe. It's not safe.
Luohan also said she and her husband, Bader Shamas, discussed how best to protect Lui's privacy and the access they hope the media can access him, “always have been.”
Lohan and Shamas first married in 2020 in July 2020. Their son welcomes their son after July 2023.
this Weird Friday The actress told Sunday Times She believes the era of social media has helped young celebrities regain their personal narratives and allows celebrities to share themselves with their fans in their own way.
“I think [the paparazzi’s invasion of personal privacy] “It's not as bad as I was when I was young. It's taking ownership of your life back,” she said.
Lindsay Lohan and husband Bader Shamas at a Netflix event in New York on November 18, 2024.
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She continued: “We don’t have that, but over time, what I learned is how to differentiate between my private and public life, which is hard for me because no one teaches you how to do it.”
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When it comes to fans walking towards her in public? this Despicable girl Star told The Outlet that she would rather a fan just ask for a photo than be careful to try to photograph her on her phone.
“It's scary. It's very uncomfortable,” she explained. “I'd rather someone ask them if they can take pictures or you'll be cautious about every move you give.”
Lohan star in upcoming family comedy Friday's weirda sequel to 2003 Weird Friday,,,,, With Jamie Lee Curtis.
Lohan told Sunday Times She and Curtis, 66, have been “almost in touch” over the years.
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis premiered at the 'Freakier Friday Friday' in London on July 31, 2025.
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“For years, she has been a safe space for me because my life is so public,” she said.
According to Lohan, Curtis convinced her to come back for an upcoming sequel – although the initial timing wasn't quite right.
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“Actually, Jamie mentioned the idea when I was pregnant and I was like, ‘Okay, the second time isn’t right.’” She recalled the exit and pointed out that the new movie was the first time she had played with her mother on screen.
“It's the timing. Time works on my side! It's great,” Lohan mused.
Friday's weird It will premiere in the national theater on August 8.