Lindsay Lohan captivated audiences in London on July 31 by embracing her iconic Freaky Friday look nearly two decades after the original film‘s release. At the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square premiere, she recreated the edgy style of Anna Coleman, the character she portrayed in the 2003 movie, showcasing how her signature aesthetic continues to resonate.
For the event, Lindsay donned a custom lavender halter dress designed by Ludovic de Saint Sernin, featuring a structured bustier silhouette decorated with gold accents across the bodice and torso. Complementing her dress, she carried a red guitar-shaped handbag by Judith Leiber, highlighting the musical roots of her character’s image in the film.
A Nostalgic Tribute to Anna Coleman’s Memorable Performance
The purple halter dress and red guitar are a direct homage to the outfit Anna Coleman wears during the film’s climactic scene. In this moment, a teenage Lindsay Lohan’s character performs on stage with her band, Pink Slip, at her mother Tess Coleman’s wedding, delivering the song “Ultimate.” The original dress featured similar lace patterns, and the guitar’s vibrant red hue became a standout prop in the scene, making Lohan’s London look an unmistakable callback to that era.
Joining Lindsay at the premiere were fellow cast members Jamie Lee Curtis, Chad Michael Murray, Julia Butters, and Sophia Hammons. After the event, Lindsay shared photos capturing the essence of her outfit along with a caption reading, “London, You’re the Ultimate!”
Lindsay Lohan’s Retro Fashion Throughout the Promotion
Throughout the promotional tour for Freakier Friday, Lindsay has leaned heavily into early 2000s-inspired fashion, wearing several nostalgic pieces. These included a Roberto Cavalli mini dress as well as a plaid set by Balmain, underlining her commitment to reconnecting with the film’s era and style.
This nostalgic embrace of the past has clearly made an impression, as even Chad Michael Murray candidly revealed that his daughter was starstruck upon meeting Lohan on the red carpet.
She just had a moment because she just met Lindsay,
Chad said on July 22.
She’s not like that at all.
I have a feeling she’ll be on one of these carpets pretty soon,
he added.
It’s just where she’s destined to be, but she had that moment. It’s weird, the people you watch in movies, to see them in real life.
Facts and Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Original Freaky Friday
The 2003 Freaky Friday film, based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, is actually the second remake of the story following a 1976 film and a 1995 made-for-television movie. Throughout the years, many lesser-known details have helped shape the film’s legacy:
1. Producer Andrew Gunn approached Jodie Foster, who portrayed Annabel in the 1976 version, to play the mother in the remake. Foster declined due to concerns that her casting would distract audiences.
2. Annette Bening was originally cast as Tess Coleman but dropped out just six days before filming. This led to Jamie Lee Curtis stepping in to revive the role.
3. Jamie Lee Curtis has shared how she felt ready to step away from leading roles before being cast.
I was telling interviewers I was 44, a little chubby, my hair was grey, I was refusing to dye it, and I was content with my life,
Curtis told the Telegraph in 2003.
In this business, I’ve always known there’s a point at which the best thing to do is gently back out of the door.
However, the script and director Mark Waters convinced her to take the part, even learning guitar for it.
Shows what can happen when you let go and let yourself feel liberated,
Curtis explained.
4. Lindsay Lohan, who rose to fame with The Parent Trap, admitted she struggled to process sudden stardom.
It came all at once, and Parent Trap was an amazing movie,
she told IGN in 2003.
How do you do something that can top that? I wanted to go to school and be a normal kid. I went to high school, and I did two Disney Channel things which were fun, just to keep up.
The Freaky Friday script, however, felt perfect to her.
5. Despite a rocky audition, director Mark Waters recognized Lindsay’s star quality and energy.
Probably the worst of the five,
he said in 2005 about her audition. Yet he acknowledged,
we also agreed she was a star. She had this amazing turbulence and energy which we thought was going to be really interesting for the character.
6. Kelly Osbourne was initially cast as Anna’s best friend but left the project to care for her mother after a cancer diagnosis.
I was faced with the choice of a career or spending what could have been the last days of my mother’s life with her,
Osbourne revealed in an interview.
The choice was apparently clear. I said, ‘F–k you, career, hello, Mother.’ I became my mum’s nurse 24/7.
7. Lindsay Lohan shared the experience of filming her first on-screen kiss with Chad Michael Murray, saying she became comfortable after the 15th take. Off-screen, Murray revealed a surprising detail about easing Lohan’s nerves: Jamie Lee Curtis kissed him to lighten the mood before shooting.
Just grabbed me by the back of the head and made out with me,
the actor recalled. His reaction was,
Dude, I just made out with Jamie Lee Curtis! This is great!
8. Tom Selleck had been originally cast as Ryan, the groom, but left following Bening’s withdrawal. Mark Harmon stepped into the role and forged a close friendship with Curtis, who later made guest appearances on his TV show NCIS.
9. Guitarist Amir Derakh from Orgy taught both Curtis and Lohan how to play guitar for their roles. Lohan also recorded “Ultimate” for the soundtrack.
10. Dina Lohan, Lindsay’s mother and then-manager, made a cameo as a wedding guest in the film’s final scene.
11. Marc McClure, an actor from the original 1976 film, appeared briefly as Boris, the delivery man, linking both versions.
12. The movie originally included an alternate ending involving an earthquake and the breaking of the fortune cookies that caused the body-swapping. This suggested a potential sequel that did not materialize at the time.
Potential Sequel and Continuing Relationships Among Cast
Rumors of a sequel have been circulating for years, especially after Jamie Lee Curtis hinted during a 2022 Halloween Ends press event in Mexico City that she would “absolutely” reprise her role as Tess. Curtis also spoke humorously about her friendship with Lindsay, highlighting the need to verify her texts.
to make sure it’s not a phishing scam,
she explained, recalling moments bonding over learning the rap section of a song during shooting.
‘What was the song that you and I were trying to learn the rap [that’s] in the middle of the song while we were sitting in the car doing the scene while we were eating French fries?’
Curtis asked, referring to the Justin Timberlake track “Like I Love You.”
As the original film’s 20th anniversary approached, excitement grew with reports confirming a new project where Curtis and Lohan are expected to swap roles again, signaling a fresh chapter for the beloved story.
The Enduring Impact of the Lindsay Lohan Freaky Friday Look
Lindsay Lohan’s choice to revisit her Freaky Friday persona at the London premiere goes beyond mere fashion; it reconnects longtime fans with the film’s spirit while showcasing the timelessness of early 2000s style. Her outfit, alongside fellow cast members’ presence, emphasized the strong bond that still exists between them and highlighted the film’s cultural influence.
The continued conversation surrounding a forthcoming sequel reinforces Freaky Friday’s lasting appeal and promises to bring the unique mother–daughter story to a new generation of viewers. As production develops, fans can anticipate seeing both Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles and revisit the iconic dynamic that made the film memorable.
