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Lindsay Lohan Wonders Why No One Protected Her Amid Toxic Hollywood Era
The limit to Lindsay Lohan's love for her son does not exist.
In fact, the Mean Girl alum couldn't help to fawn over Luai—who she shares with husband Bader Shammas—as she gave a rare glimpse into her life as a mom.
Posting selfie with the 2-year-old planting a sweet kiss on her cheek, Lindsay wrote on Instagram May 28, "Lucky mama."
Indeed, being a mom is the 39-year-old's favorite role. Even her longtime friend and Freaky Friday costar Jamie Lee Curtis noted that Lindsay's "priorities have changed" since giving birth to Luai in 2023.
"Her main priority is her little boy," the Oscar winner told E! News last year. "This is a new mom and all of the complications of a new mom."
And that's why Lindsay is now very cautious about the type of acting roles she takes on. As she explained to E! in 2024, "I want to do things that my son can see."
"It's a learning process—I'm having a different go at it," she continued. "Figuring out what I want to do and how I want to do it."
That includes having Luai join her on set whenever he can.
"I'm still fortunate he's young, so I can bring him everywhere," the Dubai-based Lindsay explained. "And he is everywhere with me, because I don't want to leave him. But I think it will definitely play more of a factor as time passes."
Especially since the tint tot is becoming more Independent with each passing day.
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"He runs!" Lindsay told E! in July. "Fast, out of that house. He's like, 'Outside!' Gone."
Plus, the Parent Trap actress' son is also quite the prankster.
"I have this thing, where I'm like, 'Luai, don't do that,'" Lindsay shared. "And this morning, before I was going to say it, he's like, 'Don't do that, Luai,' and looked at me. And I was like, 'Oh my god, he's mocking me!'"
And for a closer look at Lindsay and her husband Bader's journey to parenthood, read on.
November 2021: We’ve Got a Clue
After three years of dating, Lindsay Lohan announced her engagement to her boyfriend Bader Shammas, captioning her Instagram post featuring her stunning ring, "My love. My life. My family. My future."
Though not much is known about their initial meet cute, Bader resides in Dubai, where Lindsay has also lived for several years. According to his Linkedin profile, Bader worked as an assistant vice president at Credit Suisse.
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July 2022: Confessions of a Married Queen
Lindsay took fans by surprise when she shared referred to Bader as her "husband" in a sweet dedication posted to social media. Her rep also confirmed to E! News that the two did indeed tie the knot.
"You found me and knew that I wanted to find happiness and grace, all at the same time," she wrote, in part, in her July 2 Instagram post. "I am stunned that you are my husband. My life and my everything, every woman should feel like this everyday."
August 2022: More Than Just Her Luck
A little more than one month after announcing their marriage, she shared a rare glimpse at quality time spent as newlyweds. Alongside an Instagram photo snapped of the couple in London, Lindsay wrote that she was at the "Home of the queen with my [crown emoji]."
October 2022: The Limit on Love Does Not Exist
After making her official return to acting, the Falling for Christmas star noted that she had an amazing support system around her—which of course, included Bader.
"I have an amazing husband, who's a very calm person," she told Cosmopolitan in October 2022. "Just the best. And my family."
As Lindsay put it, she's grateful for the circle of people she has in her life today.
"I feel like I have a small group of good friends who are just really good people," she added. "That's the only support that I really need: friends, family, and loved ones."
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March 2023: Not Just a Regular Mom, But a Cool Mom
The Life-Size alum announced the beginning of the couple's biggest chapter yet: The journey of parenthood. In an Instagram post announcing the news, Lindsay wrote that the pair are "blessed and excited" to be welcoming a baby.
July 2023: No Parent Trap Here: Lindsay Is a Mom
The Get a Clue actress gave birth to her first baby with Bader, her rep confirmed to E! News. The pair welcomed a baby boy named Luai in Dubai, where they live.
September 2024: A Fetch Getaway to NYC
The couple embarked on a trip to New York, joining her family—including brother Dakota Lohan—at the Museum of Ice Cream and enjoyed a winning date at the U.S. Open.
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January 2025
The actress posted this couple's selfie while sharing several family pics, including her first images of their son Luai.
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