In an Entertainment Tonight interview timed to the Freakier Friday press campaign, Jamie Lee Curtis praised Dubai for giving Lindsay Lohan the space to find herself again — away from the relentless media pressure of Hollywood that had followed Lohan since childhood.
Curtis Applauds Lohan's Bold Move to Dubai
Speaking on camera alongside Lohan to promote their upcoming sequel to the 2003 hit Freaky Friday, Curtis reflected on how difficult constant public scrutiny can be. She commended her co-star for having the courage to relocate halfway around the world on her own, saying the move gave Lohan the conditions she needed to discover her genuine self outside the Hollywood bubble.
Lohan, who began her acting career as a child, encountered the pressures that often accompany early fame. Curtis made clear she deeply respected Lohan's decision to step away and rebuild on her own terms.
Five Years Alone in Dubai Before Finding Love
Lohan's relocation to Dubai was one of the defining chapters of her adult life. She lived in the city independently for five years before meeting Kuwaiti financier Bader Shammas. The two married in April 2022, have since welcomed a son named Luai, and continue to call Dubai home — drawn by the privacy and calm the city offers.
Lohan Herself Has Spoken of Dubai's Impact
This is far from the first time Lohan has credited the UAE with transforming her outlook. In an earlier interview with Vogue, she described finding a deep "calmness" in Dubai and said the city allowed her to assert herself on her own terms. She also valued something that had eluded her for years: a normal life free from paparazzi intrusion.
Dubai as a Place of Personal Reinvention
Lohan's journey is a testament to what Dubai can offer those seeking a fresh start. Her story — from the pressures of child stardom to a settled family life in the UAE — resonates with many who find the city to be a safe haven for reinvention. As Curtis put it, Dubai did not just change Lohan's address; it gave her the environment to become who she was meant to be.
