Lindsay Lohan, former child star, current mom, and eternal redhead, has something to say about a potential reboot of The Parent Trap—and no, she’s not trapping the idea in a box labeled “Do Not Open.” Instead, she’s all in…with one sassy little condition.
Let’s flash back to 1998: Lindsay was just a kid with a fiery mane and a mischievous smile, dazzling audiences as two kids in one movie. Yes, she played twin sisters separated at birth who decided that impersonating each other and traumatizing their estranged parents was the ultimate vibe. The cast? Star-studded. Natasha Richardson? Iconic. Dennis Quaid? Handsome-dad material. Elaine Hendrix? Peak evil stepmom energy. And Lisa Ann Walter? The chaotic BFF we all need.
Fast-forward to the present day. Lindsay, now 38 and probably dealing with more toddler tantrums than twin-related shenanigans, popped up on Watch What Happens Live. As she dished with Andy Cohen, a fan called in with a pitch that could’ve come straight from a Hollywood brainstorming session…or maybe an overly ambitious group chat.
Here’s the pitch: a Parent Trap reboot with Lindsay as the mom. Yes, you heard that right. Lindsay, playing a cool, modern mom instead of a scheming twin. How did our girl respond? Like an absolute queen.
“If Nancy Meyers was involved, yeah,” Lindsay said without hesitation, adding, “I would never say no to Nancy.” Translation: “Sure, I’ll revisit my iconic breakout role, but only if the queen of rom-coms herself is steering the ship.”
In case you forgot (shame on you), Nancy Meyers directed the OG Parent Trap, proving that she knows her way around witty dialogue, chaotic family dynamics, and dreamy home interiors that make you want to sell your soul for an open-concept kitchen.
Lindsay even got nostalgic for her early Hollywood days, calling The Parent Trap her “first big break” and reminiscing about her very first audition. Imagine auditioning for your first movie, landing two roles at once, and becoming a household name before you hit middle school. Some people peak in high school; Lindsay peaked before algebra.
So, will this reboot happen? Who knows. But one thing’s clear: Lindsay is ready to dust off her British accent and maybe—just maybe—find herself saying, “Oh, honey, you’re grounded. Also, meet your identical twin.”
Hollywood, the ball is officially in your court. Don’t mess this one up.