Lindsay Lohan has been through a lot during her rise to fame and artistic recognition. A precocious actress, who began appearing on set at just six years old, she immediately made a name for herself in "The Parent Trap," later gaining further fame with leading roles in "Mean Girls," "Herbie," and "Freaky Friday." But in addition to her contributions on the big screen, she has also worked as a model—appearing on the covers of magazines such as Vogue, Elle, and Playboy—and as a singer, achieving considerable success in the United States with her albums and appearances in several music videos.

Despite her innate talent, the star had to deal with various personal problems: driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs was followed by a period of solitary confinement in a detox center and, given her repeated offending , a sentence in 2007 to one day in prison and three years of probation. This would quickly lead to her losing numerous job opportunities and developing a bad reputation in Hollywood, labeling her as a disreputable and unreliable professional.

Having returned to the silver screen in 2010 with "Machete" and in 2022 with "Falling for Christmas," Lohan is now slowly regaining her former visibility following the unexpected success of "Freaky Friday," the sequel to Mark Waters' 2003 film starring the ever-present Jamie Lee Curtis. Since its theatrical release, the title has earned an extremely positive rating on the review site Rotten Tomatoes, clear proof that the franchise is still alive and well after more than twenty years. The film brings Tess and Anna Coleman back to swapping bodies as they did in the past, with the addition of new dynamics and situations more relatable to a younger audience. Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, and Rosalind Chao also return alongside the leads; newcomers include Julia Butters, Sophia Hammon, and Manny Jacinto.

With a 94% rating from viewers, "Freaky Friday" seems to have proven itself more than just a commercial venture. This is also confirmed by the opinion of the film press, which awarded the film a solid 73% approval rating. Among the positive aspects highlighted in the reviews are the chemistry between Lohan and Curtis, the incisive script, and the effective balance between comedy and more sensitive themes.

Among the dissenting voices, Time magazine stood out, harshly criticizing the title, calling it uninspired and intended to exploit nostalgia, as well as criticizing the costumes and screenplay. Jamie Lee Curtis immediately responded to these comments in a social media post, accusing the article of being too harsh and not in line with the viewers' appreciation.

In addition to having proven, with the film in question, that she is back in top form, Lindsay Lohan is increasingly asserting her right to a second chance in the world of entertainment by participating as the protagonist and executive producer in the drama film “Count My Lies,” based on the novel of the same name by Sophie Stava.

Hoping to pursue mature and challenging roles in the future, the actress opened up about herself in an interview with The Times UK, revealing that the setback in her career wasn't a coincidence, but rather a need for a change of scenery after the success she achieved as a teenager: "I was losing my enthusiasm for cinema and needed to rediscover myself away from the spotlight. I sought a more authentic life, one that was more mine."

Furthermore, the need to free herself once and for all from certain degrading stereotypes has sparked the urge to return to the scene and remind everyone of her own value: "Yes, I feel pigeonholed. Even when I worked at Radio America, I was excited to do something different. But it's as if I still have to prove that I can do it. […] If Scorsese were to step forward, I certainly wouldn't say no."

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