Lindsay Lohan Once Told Disney CEO He 'Should've Paid Me Double' for Her Twin Performance inParent Trap

Mar. 15, 2025

Lindsay Lohan in 1998; Lohan on Nov. 18, 2024.Photo:Steve Granitz/WireImage; James Devaney/GC Images

Steve Granitz/WireImage; James Devaney/GC Images

Lindsay Lohanhad the perfect quip for the CEO of Disney at theParent Trapred carpetpremiere.The actress, 38, recalled a moment from the 1998 event, at which she was 12 years old, while appearing onWatch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWednesday, Nov. 20, alongsideMean GirlscostarLacey Chabert, 42.TheOur Little Secretstarrevealed that then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner walked up to her at the premiere and asked, “Where’s your twin?”Lohan — who played both Hallie and Annie, separated at birth, in the comedy — remembered mentioning herParent Trapsalary in her reply.“I was so young I don’t even know how I thought to say this, but I’ll never forget what I said. I said, ‘Well you should’ve paid me double, ’cause I don’t have one!’ ” Lohan recalled to host Cohen, 56.Upon hearing Lohan’s answer, Cohen high-fived Lohan as Chabert could be heard reacting with a surprised “Oh!”Lohan’s response is receiving kudos onWWHL’s Instagram page this week. One commenter wrote, “ ’You should’ve paid me double,’ is my mantra and I’m not even playing twins.” Another person proclaimed Lohan was “a star from the very beginning.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Lindsay Lohan talks about ‘Parent Trap’ with Jay Leno in 1998.Paul Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/GettyOnWWHL, Cohen also asked Lohan, “What’s the most popular role you didn’t end up getting that nobody knows you even auditioned for?” Fans on Instagram are describing her answer as “iconic.”Lohan replied, “I mean, the first movie I auditioned for wasTheParent Trap,and I haven’t auditioned since that.”Lindsay Lohan at the ‘Our Little Secret’ premiere on Nov. 18, 2024.James Devaney/GC ImagesLohan’s latest role is in Netflix’s Christmas rom-comOur Little Secret,which also starsKristin Chenoweth, Ian Harding, Jon Rudnitsky, Dan Bucatinsky andMean GirlscostarTim Meadows.Theactress previously told PEOPLE what these holiday movies mean to viewers and how it all makes her feel.“I’ve been fortunate enough to see how they become part of families’ traditions,” Lohan said, “and I still get so much joy from being part of something that can uplift people during such a special time of year.”Our Little Secretis on Netflix Nov. 27.

Lindsay Lohanhad the perfect quip for the CEO of Disney at theParent Trapred carpetpremiere.

The actress, 38, recalled a moment from the 1998 event, at which she was 12 years old, while appearing onWatch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWednesday, Nov. 20, alongsideMean GirlscostarLacey Chabert, 42.

TheOur Little Secretstarrevealed that then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner walked up to her at the premiere and asked, “Where’s your twin?”

Lohan — who played both Hallie and Annie, separated at birth, in the comedy — remembered mentioning herParent Trapsalary in her reply.

“I was so young I don’t even know how I thought to say this, but I’ll never forget what I said. I said, ‘Well you should’ve paid me double, ’cause I don’t have one!’ ” Lohan recalled to host Cohen, 56.

Upon hearing Lohan’s answer, Cohen high-fived Lohan as Chabert could be heard reacting with a surprised “Oh!”

Lohan’s response is receiving kudos onWWHL’s Instagram page this week. One commenter wrote, “ ’You should’ve paid me double,’ is my mantra and I’m not even playing twins.” Another person proclaimed Lohan was “a star from the very beginning.”

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Lindsay Lohan talks about ‘Parent Trap’ with Jay Leno in 1998.Paul Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty

Paul Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty

OnWWHL, Cohen also asked Lohan, “What’s the most popular role you didn’t end up getting that nobody knows you even auditioned for?” Fans on Instagram are describing her answer as “iconic.”

Lohan replied, “I mean, the first movie I auditioned for wasTheParent Trap,and I haven’t auditioned since that.”

Lindsay Lohan at the ‘Our Little Secret’ premiere on Nov. 18, 2024.James Devaney/GC Images

James Devaney/GC Images

Lohan’s latest role is in Netflix’s Christmas rom-comOur Little Secret,which also starsKristin Chenoweth, Ian Harding, Jon Rudnitsky, Dan Bucatinsky andMean GirlscostarTim Meadows.

Theactress previously told PEOPLE what these holiday movies mean to viewers and how it all makes her feel.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to see how they become part of families’ traditions,” Lohan said, “and I still get so much joy from being part of something that can uplift people during such a special time of year.”

Our Little Secretis on Netflix Nov. 27.

source: people.com