The parent trap left its mark on legions of moviegoers, including the film’s leading actress.
Lindsay Lohan shared her appreciation for the 1998 cult family comedy via social media on Tuesday, July 30, in celebration of the film’s 26th anniversary.
In a Instagram message from the film’s director, Nancy Meijerswhich paid tribute to the “best cast” and tagged Lohan, 38, the actress gushed about her experience on set.
“Thank you for an incredible, life-changing experience in this beautiful film! I love you Nancy!” the Mean girls star responded. “❤️❤️ above all I cherish our friendship 🙏”
Meyers, 74, included a throwback photo of her directing a young Lohan, who was 11 at the time, while on set. Lohan, who played twin sisters Hallie “Hal” Parker and Annie “Ann” James in the film, is pictured wearing a chic twin set and matching headband.
The film, which also starred Dennis Quaid And Natasha Richardson, followed the twins’ journey after being raised separately by each of their biological parents. The sisters meet for the first time during a summer camp and also want to reunite their divorced parents.
Lohan’s sweet comments come as the mother of one, who shares son Luai, 1, with husband Bader Shammasrevisits an iconic film from her past.
Disney announced on June 24 that there would be a sequel to 2003’s Crazy Friday had started. The studio shared a photo of Lohan and her original costar, Jamie Lee Curtisfor their trailers on set.
“Years after” the original body-swap comedy in which Tess, played by Curtis, 65, and Anna, played by Lohan, suffered a serious identity crisis, Anna now has “a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be orphaned stepdaughter,” as Disney outlines. “As they deal with the myriad challenges that arise when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning can indeed strike twice.”
Lohan also recently expressed her gratitude for life in general, reflecting on her 38th birthday in a Instagram message on July 3.
“Another trip around the sun 🎂🥳🎉😘🙏 grateful for every moment and cherishing every second of every day and all the beauty that life has to offer. Feeling blessed. Thank you for all the beautiful birthday wishes ☺️,” the actress wrote with a radiant photo of herself.
A source revealed to Us in March that Lohan is looking forward to plans for a second child, and maybe even more.
“Lindsay wants four children,” the source confirmed at the time. “She works a lot, so it’s just a matter of timing. They will have that [another baby] in the next two years.”