https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz The Star Image of Lindsay Lohan en-us 2022-10-05 16:18:41 UTC 2025-05-27 12:01:49 UTC hello@padlet.com 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2345457145 Modelling was the beginning of Lohan's career at just 3 years of age, where she was represented by the highly prestigious Ford Modelling Company. ]]> 2022-10-18 16:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2345457145 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2345460787 Alongside her Modelling Career, Lohan starred in over 60 TV Advertisements during her childhood. ]]> 2022-10-18 16:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2345460787 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2345461965 In the early stages of her acting career, Lindsay Lohan's star image was that of a cute and innocent young girl, which overlapped with her public persona.]]> 2022-10-18 16:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2345461965 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2345474748 Lohan's made her acting debut in 1996 in Another World (1964) playing Ali Fowler.]]> 2022-10-18 16:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2345474748 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2355241250 2022-10-25 11:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2355241250 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2355255579 Lohan's first feature film whereby she played the twins in the remake of The Parent Trap (1961) was the reason for her ascent to fame. It earned her widespread critical acclaim as she was praised for taking on two roles as a young actress. This also earned her a three-movie contract with Disney.]]> 2022-10-25 11:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2355255579 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2355766285 In this interview 12 year old Lindsay is very confident and talkative for a young girl. The interview highlights her cute and innocent persona with her storytelling, and wanting to address her friends whilst on TV, despite the fact she has become a big child star.]]> 2022-10-25 16:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2355766285 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2356037239 Lindsay Lohan is a huge example used in the discourse surrounding the 'fall' of Disney child stars, more famously known as 'The Disney Curse'. This article notes that child stars are expected to perform at an unreachable standard, as well as uphold the innocence they portray through their characters in real life, ultimately leading to an identity crisis.]]> 2022-10-25 19:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2356037239 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2356099951 From 2006 onwards we see Lohan having many encounters with the law, and losing her success and roles. Her persona from this period no longer overlaps with the characters she portrays as she is no longer viewed as a sweet, innocent teen but instead a rebellious trouble-causer. We also see a major shift in her star image on screen too because she no longer stars in major lead roles.]]> 2022-10-25 19:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2356099951 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2356122223 This source identifies child stars as powerful as they symbolise hope and innocence in our society, and thus, can have a good influence on audiences. However, the more dominant discourse surrounding child stars that O'Connor identifies is the opposite of this. She recognises child stars are also powerless as they are forced to grow up quickly in early stages of adolescence, which in some cases can lead them into a disaster in adult life. ]]> 2022-10-25 20:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2356122223 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2356149793 Lohan's image as a troubled star was maintained throughout the years of 2007-2013 simply from her 6 different mugshots. Through having multiple it is clear she was consistently running into trouble with the law.]]> 2022-10-25 20:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2356149793 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357046515 As she got older, Lindsay Lohan's fame continued to grow and whilst she had outgrown the 'cute' star image due to her age, she was still the innocent and hugely successful teen star. Freaky Friday still remains her highest grossing film, grossing over $160 million worldwide. This alone represents her success in her teenage years, and explains why her star image was widely positive.]]> 2022-10-26 10:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357046515 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357047306 As Lohan's characters grew up, so did she. She was no longer an adorable young girl, but she still had a sense of innocence. Her public persona still overlapped with her on screen image of an authentic, ordinary teenage girl who had become hugely successful however she didn't let it change her.]]> 2022-10-26 10:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357047306 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357095295 Mean Girls is another high grossing movie which added to her success as a teen star. Her star image was still overlapping with the characters she played as she was viewed as a fun, sweet teen girl.]]> 2022-10-26 11:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357095295 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357100377 Lohan hosted SNL on various occasions in her teen years, and is still the only person to have hosted the popular TV show 3 times before the age of 20. This presents her ever-growing popularity and success, and further adds to her fun charismatic image on and off screen, emphasising that the fame hadn't changed her.]]> 2022-10-26 11:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357100377 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357109208 2022-10-26 11:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357109208 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357111900 2022-10-26 11:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357111900 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357118173 Despite the fact she explains her character in Mean Girls is slightly different to what she has played before as she is less innocent, and more grown up, Lohan's star image still overlaps with all of the characters she has played, she is simply just growing up with them. The title of 'The Queen of Teen' highlights just how successful she was.]]> 2022-10-26 11:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357118173 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357127070 In this interview we see Lindsay uphold her star image of authenticity and relatability as she discusses high school and family.  Also, the fact that Ellen asks her to give advice to young children shows she has become a huge role model within the industry. However, with Mean Girls raising her public profile, Ellen addresses the tabloids with rumours surrounding Lohan's private life that began to arise; perhaps adding to her future downfall.]]> 2022-10-26 11:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357127070 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357135778 Another popular film Lohan feature as the lead role in was Disney's 'Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen'. Not only did this help her success within her acting career, but she had also recorded 4 songs for the soundtrack, helping her music career progress.]]> 2022-10-26 11:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357135778 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357475210 With Lindsay Lohan's popularity growth after Mean Girls (2004) paparazzi began to follow her, resulting in multiple tabloids that slowly caused her sweet and innocent on and off screen persona to disintegrate. As shown below these tabloids we're over a long period of time, and could have worsened Lindsey Lohan's downfall.]]> 2022-10-26 15:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357475210 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357476661 This cover from People Magazine states the shift in her image through labelling her as the once 'adorable child star' to a now 'out-of-control party girl'.]]> 2022-10-26 15:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357476661 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357478114 2022-10-26 15:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357478114 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357480282 Life & Style could have perhaps had a further impact on Lohan's downfall, by claiming she is having an effect on her family considering her closeness with her family as portrayed in interviews from when she was younger. Thus helping her maintain the Troubled Star persona. ]]> 2022-10-26 15:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357480282 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357492384 2022-10-26 15:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357492384 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357567035 This book compares the treatment of male and female celebrities within the media. Their findings state that in events such as drunk driving, drug-use etc men are treated with distance, however female celebrities become objects of ridicule. As a female, Lindsay Lohan is a prime example of someone who faced blame and ridicule, rather than being represented as somebody who was suffering and in need of help. This could partially explain why Lohan continued to relapse, and why her downfall lasted many years, as the tabloids/media could have affected her mental health even further.]]> 2022-10-26 16:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357567035 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357581129 2022-10-26 16:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357581129 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357595499 Despite bad press, some people still viewed Lindsay Lohan in a good light and wanted the best for her.]]> 2022-10-26 16:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357595499 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357601270 Lohan's star image was/is still 'The Troubled Star' however for many her rebellious, 'party girl' stage is viewed as iconic rather than frowned upon. The majority of items when you search 'Lindsay Lohan Merchandise' consist of her 'iconic' mugshots.]]> 2022-10-26 16:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357601270 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357615683 This viral TikTok video presents the idea that Lohan's image after her downfall is dependent on how it is perceived differently. Through using a song titled 'Literal Legend' with images and screenshots of Lindsay's mishaps and run-ins with the law, this is disregarding any bad perception of Lohan but instead viewing her as an 'icon'. ]]> 2022-10-26 16:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357615683 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357658793 In this interview, she presents herself as less outgoing and confident as she was before the shift in her star image, however she is seen as reserved and holds accountability for her actions. This could be an attempt to regain her status for the sake of her career, or it could be her natural persona which is seen in interviews throughout her whole career .]]> 2022-10-26 16:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357658793 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357662736 This interview is an example of the treatment of female celebrities dealing with struggles like addiction. Despite Lindsay clearly feeling uncomfortable with the amount of questions surrounding her private life, we can see her persona slightly changing from a troubled, rebellious star into a responsible woman aiming to better herself.]]> 2022-10-26 17:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357662736 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357953770 Lindsay Lohan's downfall ultimately led to the end of her career as her image and persona affected her chances of being cast in a big lead role as she was viewed as unprofessional and unreliable. Not only did this add to her elongated troubles, the fact that she gained 5 nominations and 3 wins at the Razzie Awards would have had a huge knock-on effect for her mental health, as well as her star image.]]> 2022-10-26 20:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357953770 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357971301 After signing a multi-album production deal with Emilio Estefan Jr, a highly respected producer she came out with her first album 'Speak'. She gained success with the first two singles from 'Speak'. By delving into another media platform, Lohan added to her success and helped to maintain a positive star image of success.]]> 2022-10-26 20:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2357971301 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359003006 Linsday Lohan's second album contained the single 'Confessions of a Broken Heart (Daughter to Father)' which flourished, reaching 57 in the US Billboard Hot 100. The music video, which Lindsay directed herself  featured her sister Aliana and was a dramatization of the pain Lohan said her family suffered at the hands of her father. This single was the first seperation of Lohan's on-screen and off-screen personality, taking away from the fun anf bubbly star image. It may have been a huge success as people found her authentic and relatable, and felt closer to her through her sharing her trauma.]]> 2022-10-27 12:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359003006 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359018414 James G. Robinson from Morgan Creek Production released the letter sent to Lindsay Lohan regarding her unprofessionalism and absence on the set of 'Georgia Rule' (2007). This led to a series of roles being lost, and conclusively shifted her star image. She was now viewed as the 'party-girl' and thus, the troubled star.]]> 2022-10-27 13:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359018414 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359118856 It was revealed in 2010 that 6126 gained incredible success, achieving sales worth $3 million a year. This challenged Lohan's star image at the time as she was failing in other media industries, such as her main industry of film. ]]> 2022-10-27 14:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359118856 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359130327 This news article summarises the court case between Lohan's photographer Scott Nathan and Lindsay Lohan. He was hired for the 6126 Clothing line and never received his payments but his images were still used. This further adds to her star image as a trouble-causer. ]]> 2022-10-27 14:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359130327 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359195375 Despite losing success in other areas of her career, Lohan's shoot for 'Playboy' in 2012 was a huge accomplishment as it broke ad sales, and she became the second best ad-selling Playboy model in recent years. Although this challenged her star image due to a major success in the industry, the fact that the success was gained through a promiscuous magazine whereby she posed naked. This could be seen as adding to her rebellious image.]]> 2022-10-27 14:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359195375 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359224911 This Single gained Number One in the US Billboard Hot Dance Club and was rather successful, making it another example of a challenge against her image. However, it was released to serve as the lead single from an album, but the album got postponed and was never released. This is another way in which her unreliable and unprofessional persona was maintained.]]> 2022-10-27 15:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359224911 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359242434 Lohan presenting the BBC Documentary could be viewed as an attempt to regain her authentic, sweet persona. However, the documentary received extensive criticism for using Lindsay Lohan, due to her convictions and 'party lifestyle'.]]> 2022-10-27 15:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359242434 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359265503 Lohan's star image may always be that of 'The Troubled Star' or the once was 'Troubled Star', however Lohan has attempted to stay out of the limelight over recent years. As a result she has received less criticism from the press, and is now regaining her old authentic persona, but rather than a bubbly teen, she is now a mature adult. Focusing on different business ventures, and her private relationships, she is avoiding the press for the sake of herself and her image.]]> 2022-10-27 15:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359265503 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359278990 Over a two-year period Lohan opened 3 Beach Clubs in Greece. Her maturity is shown as she stated that she wanted to open family-style Beach Clubs so that people could bring their children and feel safe. This proves her growth as she isn't opening a club for her 'party lifestyle' of the past.]]> 2022-10-27 15:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359278990 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359286573 Following on from opening her Beach Clubs, Lindsay starred in a reality TV show that shows her as she grows her business empire and manages her beach club in Mykonos, following the lives of the staff also. It gained negative reviews as Lindsay hardly featured in the show despite being the title name. However, Lindsay claimed this was purposeful as she is attempting to stay out of the public eye, helping reclaim her narrative. ]]> 2022-10-27 15:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359286573 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359363090 This was Lohan's first single in twelve years. The song itself is about how she is reconnecting with herself after her past trauma, showing her shift in persona. It received overall positive reviews, perhaps showing a positive shift in her career as well as her image.]]> 2022-10-27 16:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359363090 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359372633 Adding to her unstable lifestyle at the time, her turbulent relationship with Tarabasov, and the video of an indicent in which he assault's Lohan, could have added to her unstable image.]]> 2022-10-27 16:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359372633 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359377761 Shammas is seen to be a huge support to Lindsay, and there stable and healthy relationship mirrors Lindsay Lohan's image in present years.]]> 2022-10-27 16:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359377761 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359385534 Her Instagram is filled with selfies of her with no makeup on, and the majority of her posts are family/relationship related or throwbacks. With her being natural and sharing snippets of her private life, she is reclaiming her authentic star image.]]> 2022-10-27 16:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359385534 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359390367 The fact that her husband, Bader Shammas, is private on Instagram shows that Lindsay and Bader are staying out of the limelight where possible. This itself shows a shift, as she is aiming to avoid tabloids that could affect her.]]> 2022-10-27 16:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359390367 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359401482 Another business venture Lindsay Lohan began in 2019 was managing her sister's music career. Through having multiple business ventures, it is clear that Lindsay is reinventing herself, and gaining success in things that can still keep her out of the public eye. Also, as she is managing her sister, Lohan is showing the closeness within her family, creating relatability in that she is 'just like us'.]]> 2022-10-27 16:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359401482 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359409312 in 2022 Lohan will star in her first leading role since 2013. As the film is with successful streaming service and production company, Netflix, we can see Lindsay's career is improving since her downfall. This is part of a 2-picture deal with Netflix, so it is clear she is no longer viewed as unreliable or unstable.]]> 2022-10-27 16:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359409312 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359415774 All of the comments on the Netflix film are praising Lindsay Lohan, and her 'comeback'. This clearly highlights that her image has changed, and people have a new perception of Linsday.]]> 2022-10-27 17:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359415774 201495156 https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359465097 Lindsay has also branched into a recent major trend in social media production, a podcast. In the podcast's description it states 'she’s like the big sister that you never had', explaining that she is back to being a role model and giving out her advice. This shows a major shift in her image, and brings back her real, authentic persona.]]> 2022-10-27 17:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201495156/elfww98qecphn5pz/wish/2359465097