Famous actress Lindsay Lohan discusses her struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, attributing the condition to her harrowing and intrusive encounters with fame.
Actress Lindsay Lohan, who rose to fame with her role in the 1998 family film The Parent Trap, has shared her struggles with typecasting and the impact of intense media attention throughout her career.
In an interview with The Times, Lohan expressed concern about her family experiencing the same paparazzi attention she did. She revealed that the invasive attention caused her to develop PTSD "to the extreme." Lohan described terrifying moments of being chased and harassed by the media, which contributed to her decision to step back from Hollywood and eventually relocate to Dubai in 2015 to protect her privacy and her family.
Lohan, who is a 39-year-old actor, has been frustrated by the way she has been pigeonholed in her career. She believes she has been typecast despite her demonstrated range as an actress. She mentioned that working with Meryl Streep on the acclaimed 2006 Robert Altman drama A Prairie Home Companion seemed like a breakthrough, but even then she continually had to fight for diverse opportunities. Lohan is determined to break this cycle and open doors to new types of roles, stating she would readily accept a chance if approached by a director like Martin Scorsese.
In addition to her upcoming role in the long-awaited sequel to the popular 2003 comedy Freaky Friday, opposite Jamie Lee Curtis, Lohan will also be seen in the Hulu series Count My Lies. This role offers her a "meaty" part she's struggled to find in the past.
Lohan has also expressed a deep desire to take on roles in films that are stories, like All About Eve or Breakfast at Tiffany's. She hopes to leave behind the typecasting and focus on her acting abilities.
Lohan's fans can catch her next in the much-anticipated Freaky Friday, set for release on Friday 8 August. Despite her struggles, Lohan remains optimistic about her future in Hollywood and is eager to continue pushing boundaries and exploring new roles.
[1] The Times interview with Lindsay Lohan [2] Lindsay Lohan discusses her struggles with typecasting [3] Lindsay Lohan's PTSD struggles due to media attention [4] Lindsay Lohan's desire to work with Martin Scorsese [5] Lindsay Lohan's upcoming role in Count My Lies [6] Release date for Freaky Friday
[1] In the interview with The Times, Lindsay Lohan highlighted her concerns about the negative impact of media attention on her mental health-and-wellness, revealing her diagnosis with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) "to the extreme."
[5] Moving forward in her career, Lindsay Lohan is eager to explore new roles in projects like the Hulu series Count My Lies, which provides her with a meaty part she's long sought after in the world of entertainment.
