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Jamie Lee Curtis Shares Thoughts on Lindsay Lohan Feeling ‘Safe’ With Her
- Image of Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan in Freakier Friday courtesy of Disney

Jamie Lee Curtis isn’t just everyone’s scream queen; she’s proving she’s also the ultimate on-screen (and off-screen) mom. The “Freaky Friday” star had fans emotionally reeling recently when she reacted to co-star Lindsay Lohan’s heartfelt tribute, in which Lohan called Curtis one of her “safe” people during a challenging time in her life. And in true Jamie Lee Curtis fashion, she didn’t just respond; she responded with all the grace, wit, and a tiny sprinkle of sass that we’ve come to love.

Lohan’s Safe Space Revelation

Lindsay Lohan, who played Curtis’s on-screen teenage daughter in the 2003 cult classic Freaky Friday, spilled her heart on Instagram while reflecting on their bond. The now 39-year-old reminisced about how Curtis had her back at a time of public turbulence. “Jamie was with me at a time in my life when I was going through a lot publicly […] I have to feel safe around people,” Lohan wrote. “And Jamie is one of those people for me.”

If you’ve spent any time watching celebrity dynamics over the years, you’ll know how rare it is for Hollywood connections to go this deep. Lohan’s candid confession was a rare glimpse into the human vulnerability often missing in star-studded personas.

Jamie Lee Curtis’s Heartfelt (And Hilarious) Response

Not one to shy away from an Instagram moment, Curtis, 66, shared Lohan’s quote on her page this past Sunday, August 10. Ever the eloquent (and slightly mischievous) gem, she captioned the post, “And SHE taught me about perseverance, solitude, style, family, and Bitmoji!”

Yes, you read that right. Bitmoji. Because of course, even in her moments of heartfelt appreciation, Jamie Lee Curtis snakes in a tongue-in-cheek reference to remind us she’s never dull.

The mutual admiration is putting smiles on fans’ faces as the duo prepares to reunite for the highly anticipated sequel, Freakier Friday, set to hit theaters in 2025. Not only is this throwback dream team bringing back cherished memories, but it’s also giving us major reasons to celebrate their enduring friendship. Seriously, who needs therapy when you have Jamie Lee Curtis as your mentor-mom-turned-Bitmoji-queen?

A Bond That’s Timeless

Image of Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan in Disney’s Freakier Friday. Courtesy of Disney

It’s been two decades since Curtis and Lohan swapped bodies in Freaky Friday, but their connection has only grown with time. Curtis shared in a previous Us Weekly interview that she loves watching Lohan evolve. “It’s been glorious to watch her become the mom she is and really loving her work,” Curtis said while discussing Lohan’s new life chapters.

Lohan, as many fans know, went on to find solace in Dubai after living in the media spotlight for much of her youth. Curtis remarked how Lohan’s decision to step back from the Hollywood chaos reignited her love for acting, calling it “wonderful to watch.”

“She went to Dubai because it was a place where she could feel peaceful,” Curtis explained, adding how that time apart allowed Lohan to focus on herself and later return to her creative roots. Today, Lohan balances life as a doting mom and a brilliant actress, and Curtis seems over the moon about this evolution.

Freaky Friday, But Make It Real

Curtis and Lohan aren’t just co-stars; they’re proof that real relationships can bloom in the unpredictable world of Hollywood. And as the two get ready to reprise their iconic mother-daughter roles in Freakier Friday, their connection is inspiring fans all over again.

Lohan’s vulnerable confession and Curtis’ glowing response tell the same story in different ways. Together, they paint an endearing picture of support, encouragement, and genuine care. Curtis, like the true mentor she is, not only gives advice but also practices what she preaches.

Lohan recalled at an NYC screening how Curtis once told her to “bring positive energy” to every working environment because it would trickle down to everyone on set. Judging by the pair’s glowing admiration for one another, Curtis clearly leads by example.

Why We Love Jamie Lee Curtis Even More

Curtis isn’t just a Hollywood veteran with an Oscar under her belt. She’s also the kind of person who makes everyone around her feel seen and empowered. Whether she’s sharing heart-melting words about her co-stars or educating us on the wonders of Bitmoji, she stays authentic, grounded, and unapologetically herself.

If there’s one thing we could all take away from this, it’s this golden nugget of Curtis wisdom: “The secret to a long-lasting connection? Trust.”

Lindsay Lohan feels safe with Jamie Lee Curtis because Curtis has spent her career being exactly who she says she is. And isn’t that the kind of person we all need in our corner?

Freaky mother-daughter magic is clearly alive and well, folks. Here’s to more Jamie Lee Curtis sass and Lindsay Lohan glow-ups in all the sequels life throws our way.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Entertainment and was syndicated with permission.

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