Lindsay Lohan news
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The gist
Lindsay Lohan posted an Instagram video reprising her "Parent Trap" twins for their 40th birthday.
The nod to her 1998 breakout keeps her in the news as she films a Netflix rom-com in Toronto.
Background
Lohan was 11 when the 1998 Disney remake of "The Parent Trap" came out, playing twins Annie James and Hallie Parker opposite Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson. She is now 40 and back in Toronto filming an upcoming Netflix rom-com that also stars Henry Golding. The birthday video landed alongside coverage of her fall family outings in the city.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2026The Guardian publishes a piece deconstructing Lindsay Lohan's mugshot, describing it as the latest in a long line of police photos showing the 26-year-old actor.
- Oct 11, 2026Lohan posts an Instagram video reprising Annie James and Hallie Parker from "The Parent Trap" to mark the characters' 40th birthday, saying "Hi, Hallie. Happy birthday. You know, it's October 11th" as Annie and "Annie, you're so funny. Of course I know it's October 11th. Happy birthday, sis" as Hallie.
- Oct 12, 2026WSVN 7News and Parade both report on Lohan's "Parent Trap" birthday video.
- Oct 13, 2026ABS-CBN Entertainment reports that Lohan brought back Annie and Hallie on their 40th birthday.
Who’s saying what
- Public
- Instagram commenters on her Toronto Zoo post were warm, with one writing "Wish I took my kids there today. Might've bumped into you. Enjoy Toronto. It's unbelievable this time of year."
- Official
- The official Toronto Zoo Instagram account commented "Wonderful having you and your family with us" on her post.
Still unverified
The Guardian piece describes Lohan as a "26-year-old actor" in its mugshot deconstruction, which conflicts with other material stating she is 40; the discrepancy is unresolved in the retrieved material.