On-screen mother-daughter duo Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are at the center of online discussions after appearing in a recent interview. The stars, who discussed the exciting sequel of “Freaky Friday,” garnered diverging reactions.
Hollywood A-listers Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back for more “Freaky Friday” action. The dynamic duo recently sat down for an interview in which they gave viewers teaser details about the sequel, “Freakier Friday;” however, netizens found themselves focused on other things besides the juicy plot line.
User comment about Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, posted on August 11, 2024 | Source: Facebook/Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight (ET) shared a short clip of the interview on August 10, which happened during the D23 Expo. Footage showed Curtis and Lohan dishing the scoop on what fans can expect from the highly anticipated film, set to debut in 2025, with Lohan revealing that her character is now a mom.
Jamie Lee Curtis talking about “Freakier Friday,” posted on August 10, 2024 | Source: Facebook/Entertainment Tonight
After engaging in witty repartee and laughs about how the interviewer unintentionally referenced the film’s name by asking the stars how the sequel is “freakier” than the original, Lohan shared some highlights. “It is freakier. There’s different kinds of switches,” she began.
Lindsay Lohan talking about “Freakier Friday,” posted on August 10, 2024 | Source: Facebook/Entertainment Tonight
Seconds after Lohan had shared that Anna Coleman is a mother of a teenager, Curtis interjected to divulge, “That makes me a grandma.” Finishing her statement, after being interrupted by Curtis, the “Mean Girls” actress added, “So that’s already a freaky scene.”
Amid the discussion, the co-stars were also asked if “Freakier Friday” would see them switch bodies again like they did in the original. In a swift response, Curtis stated that they would not be divulging any information about who will be switching with whom this time around.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan talking about “Freakier Friday,” posted on August 10, 2024 | Source: Facebook/Entertainment Tonight
Curtis did, however, mention that the movie features several exciting cameos from other actors, which she described as “great” and “funny,” after Lohan had already dubbed them so.
The “Halloween Ends” talent went on to describe how smitten the women, in particular, were with Chad Michael Murray’s cameo. Murray played the rebel heartthrob in “Freaky Friday,” who was Lohan’s love interest.
Chad Michael Murray at the “Freaky Friday” premiere after party in 2003. | Source: Getty Images
Trying to add to the conversation again, Lohan jumps in with, “We have some really funny scenes—” “Really funny, he’s so great,” Curtis interjects before Lohan gets to finish saying, “—the two of us with Chad.”
Lindsay Lohan and Chad Michael Murray at the premiere of “The Santa Clause 2” in Hollywood, California in 2002. | Source: Getty Images
A portion of the interview proceeds this way—with Lohan beginning to say something just as Curtis jumps in to either add something else or echo Lohan in another way. The Facebook clip ends with Curtis swooning, “It’s special. And it’s super special to be back here with Lindsay.”
Upon seeing this clip and the full interview shared on YouTube, many expressed their qualms with Curtis. They were put off by the iconic actress’ behavior, noting how she often interrupted her beloved castmate.
“I like Jamie, but she talks over people to get her point across, it’s really selfish and annoying…I know she’s sober, but she’s always hyper, tone it down Jamie. Relax 👌👍🙄,” commented a netizen on Facebook.
Jamie Lee Curtis speaking at the Out100 Celebration in Los Angeles, California on November 9, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Another echoed, “Jamie Lee never let Lindsay speak. She interrupted Lindsay the whole time. Smh.” Adding to the interruption disdain, someone on YouTube wrote, “Love Curtis, however, girl let Lindsay talk without interrupting!”
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 in Anaheim, California on August 9, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
“Love this but Jamie you gotta throttle it BACK….talking way too fast, too much & taking over the interview – need [to] give Lindsay a chance to speak! [Lindsay] is amazing and can talk on her own. ❤️,” asserted another observer.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 in Anaheim, California on August 9, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Amid the backlash Curtis received for how she kept interrupting her co-star, Lohan garnered a lot of praise. “I still genuinely feel that Lindsay Lohan is the most beautiful actress Hollywood has ever seen ❤️,” gushed a fan.
Echoing the sentiment, another admirer penned, “Lindsay looks really beautiful ❤️.” “Lindsay looks phenomenal,” swooned someone else. “Love these 2 ladies❤️ I’ll always watch anything they are in!” exclaimed another.
Regardless of how Curtis’ actions may have been perceived in the interview, she has nothing but love for Lohan. Moreover, as far as Lohan is concerned, the feeling is mutual.
During another segment of the same event, where Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis were interviewed by ET (D23), Lohan showered Curtis with praise during the Disney Legends event.
“The magic of Jamie Lee Curtis is that she is timeless. Every character she plays is different and she always brings something unique to the role. And I feel so blessed to have Jamie as a friend in my life and I feel lucky to work with a woman that I admire so much,” expressed Lohan.
Based on what has come out so far about “Freakier Friday,” it’s clear that the film is bound to be as great, if not even more of a success as its predecessor and countless people can’t wait to see it!