Lindsay Lohan Explains Why Playing Twins In The Parent Trap Wasn’t ‘Difficult,’ And She Makes A Good Point

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One of my all-time favorite films is ‘The Parent Trap’, which deserves its acclaim as one of the best family movies from the 90s. The 1998 Disney remake, a refreshed take on the 1961 original, boasted an exceptional cast and catapulted Lindsay Lohan’s acting career. Her charming and humorous portrayals in this movie are what make it exceptional, showcasing her raw talent at a young age. Interestingly, the actress who later starred in ‘Freaky Friday’ was only 12 when filming, and she recently shared that her youth played a significant role in her convincing dual performance as twins.

In a charming family romantic comedy, Lohan portrayed Hallie and Annie Parker, twin sisters who were separated at birth and reconnected at summer camp. Their plot to reunite their parents is, on the surface, quite unusual, but it’s endearing in its execution. During interviews for the upcoming film “Freakier Friday“, slated for release in August 2025, Lohan spoke with Elle about playing twins and shared her reasons for finding the experience surprisingly effortless:

As a child, acting as twins seemed less challenging for me, as opposed to now as an adult, where self-doubt and excessive thinking often come into play during performances. I believe I had greater freedom and enjoyed a more exploratory experience portraying the twins at that time.

Her observation holds merit. Children tend to be much less fearful than adults, eager to explore new experiences, which isn’t limited to acting. Society hasn’t imposed as many social conventions or expectations on children. Additionally, engaging in playing twins involves interacting with oneself, reducing the number of unpredictable elements. It appears that it was relatively straightforward back then, as suggested by a well-organized 12-year-old Lohan in an old interview, and it seems this hasn’t changed over time!

Nevertheless, it’s important to acknowledge the truth. The actress from “The Irish Wish,” in confessional moments, disclosed that on numerous occasions, she acted alongside a tennis ball instead of her co-star, which helped her determine where to focus during scenes involving dialogue with her onscreen twin. Portraying emotions convincingly without an acting partner to react off is by no means simple.

To add to that, she seamlessly moved between a British and an American accent throughout the entire film. Interestingly, as stated by Lohan, portraying twins was less challenging than playing Jamie Lee Curtis in both “Freaky Friday” and its upcoming sequel.

If it’s possible for Freaky Friday to secure a sequel after more than two decades, then why can’t The Parent Trap follow suit? Given Elaine Hendrix’s (Meredith Blake) surprise appearance in the Freakier Friday trailer and her encounter with Lisa Ann Walter (Chessy) a few years back, I’m eagerly waiting for a proposal for a Parent Trap sequel without delay.

It’s possible that Annie and Hallie grow apart for a long time, leading their children to attempt a reunion by following in their mothers’ footsteps. Lohan mentioned that being a mother herself made playing a mom in “Freaky Friday 2” easier than it was 22 years ago in the original film. Given this experience, I am confident she could play the Parent Trap twins as mothers just as skillfully as she did when they were kids.

I’m eagerly rooting for the Lohan Renaissance to grace a new installment of “The Parent Trap”. No matter what happens, the 1998 version will forever hold a cherished spot in my heart.

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2025-06-01 01:37