Lindsay Lohan is opening up about one of the most meaningful friendships in her life—and it’s not just a Hollywood storyline.
While promoting the long-anticipated sequel Freakier Friday, the 39-year-old actress reflected on her bond with co-star Jamie Lee Curtis.
What started as a fun on-screen mother-daughter duo in 2003’s Freaky Friday turned into a genuine off-screen support system that helped Lindsay through her darkest days.
A Lifeline in the Chaos of Fame
Back when Freaky Friday became a Disney classic and Mean Girls catapulted Lindsay into teen superstardom, her personal life was beginning to unravel.
The media frenzy around her spiraled out of control as she faced several legal troubles—DUIs, theft charges, drug-related arrests—and multiple stints in rehab.
Her rising career was nearly derailed.
But behind the scenes, Jamie Lee Curtis was there.
Lindsay recently told People magazine that Jamie was one of the few people who stood by her privately when things got tough publicly.
A Bond That Feels Like Home
“Jamie was with me at a time in my life when I was going through a lot publicly,” Lindsay shared.
“She was privately really there for me. I can trust her.”
For Lindsay, trust and safety are huge.
She said the word “safe” carries a lot of weight in her life, and Jamie is someone who makes her feel just that.
Looking directly at Curtis during the interview, Lindsay said, “I feel very safe with you.
I feel safe telling you things.”
Jamie’s Side of the Story
Jamie echoed those feelings right back. “Lindsay and I have been in each other’s lives since we made that movie.
That is first and foremost,” she said. “I know I can trust her. I can’t say that about a lot of people.”
She continued with warmth and honesty: “We’ve both been through hard things, ’cause we’re alive and life is hard.
And we’re not dead yet.” Their connection, she explained, isn’t about red carpets or tabloid headlines.
It’s rooted in something real—and rare.
Teasing a Third Chapter
The chemistry between them is still going strong, and they’re clearly not ready to close the Freaky Friday chapter just yet.
During the interview, Jamie playfully floated the idea of a third installment in the franchise.
“So Lindsay Lohan, 20 years from now, Freakiest Friday? You in?” Jamie asked.
Without hesitation, Lindsay smiled and replied, “I’m in.”
A Payday That Didn’t Match the Fame
Interestingly, Lindsay’s original paycheck for the 2003 Freaky Friday recently resurfaced—and fans were shocked.
Despite the film grossing over $160 million on a $26 million budget, Lindsay was reportedly paid just $550,000 for her starring role.
Still, it was a career-defining moment.
By the time she filmed Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen in 2004, her salary had doubled to around $1 million.
A Quiet Comeback in Style
Fast forward to 2024—Lindsay made a surprise appearance in the Mean Girls musical remake, earning a reported $500,000 for a brief but nostalgic cameo.
It was a full-circle moment that showed how far she’s come from those troubled years—and a reminder that her story, much like her bond with Jamie, is still being written.