Lindsay Lohan Shares the Emotional Toll of Early Fame and Her Fight for Privacy

Lindsay Lohan Opens Up About the Psychological Impact of Early Fame In a candid interview, actress Lindsay Lohan shared the intense psychological toll her early years in the entertainment industry have taken on her. Reflecting on her rise to stardom in the early 2000s with hits like "The Parent Trap," "Freaky Friday," and "Mean Girls," she revealed, "Those were terrifying moments in my life—I experience PTSD from those times." Lohan explained that her experiences with relentless paparazzi and invasive media coverage led her to seek a more private life to protect her family. She expressed concern over the ongoing risks of modern celebrity culture, noting, "Now, with everyone having a phone, it's even more uncomfortable. I prefer people to ask for permission before taking photos." To maintain her family's privacy, she and her husband, Bader Shammas, have chosen to live in Dubai and keep their son Luai's face off social media, emphasizing the importance of protection and discretion. Lohan also reflected on how early press coverage overshadowed her artistic work, stating, "Some of my achievements got lost amid paparazzi and gossip, which was frustrating. I wanted to step away and fo...