Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Bypass Fans at Aussie Premiere - Tears Ensue
FREAKIER FRIDAY FIASCO: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Leave Fans in Tears at Sydney Premiere
The highly anticipated premiere of Freakier Friday, a long-awaited sequel to the 2003 hit comedy Freaky Friday, turned into a disaster for fans who had been waiting in line for hours to catch a glimpse of the stars. But instead of autographs, selfies, and warm smiles, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis left fans feeling heartbroken and confused.
According to eyewitnesses, the Hollywood duo arrived at the Sydney event, rushed past the fan area, and made their way straight to the media section without so much as a glance at the waiting crowd. The usually glamorous and chatty stars seemed in a hurry, with Lindsay, 39, speaking to just three Australian publications while Jamie Lee, 66, managed only four interviews.
But it was not just the lack of attention that left fans reeling – it was the blatant disregard for their time and effort. Many had been waiting in line for over eight hours, braving the scorching sun and chaos of the red carpet event. One fan even got down on her knees and sobbed uncontrollably when she realized Lindsay had slipped away without signing a single autograph or taking a photo with the fans.
The scene was captured by one disheartened fan, who shared a video of the empty fan area on TikTok, captioning it: "When you go to the Sydney Freakier Friday premiere and Lindsay and Jamie just skip the fan area all together... Waited hours only for them not to come say hi. I just wanted to see Lindsay."
Other fans took to social media to express their disappointment, with many questioning why the stars couldn't have taken a few minutes to acknowledge their fans. "I was there and apparently the whole event was running late," one fan explained. "That's why it seemed so quick." Another added, "Wtf, that's disappointing."
Lindsay Lohan, however, looked stunning at the premiere in a racy black evening gown with sheer skirting, her trim pins on full display. She carried a $2,235 AUD gold Fortune Minaudiere bag in an unusual fortune cookie shape and finished off her look with a delicate diamond necklace and matching earrings.
Jamie Lee Curtis, meanwhile, stunned in a semi-sheer maxi dress that skimmed her impressive figure, adding nude, suede heels and glistening baguette earrings to complete the outfit. Despite their individual style triumphs, however, neither star seemed particularly bothered by the chaos they left behind.
But it's not just the fans who were disappointed – insiders reveal that the long-awaited sequel has been a labor of love for both stars. In an interview with The One Show, Jamie Lee revealed that there was a 20-year gap between the two films due to a simple reason: Lindsay had to be old enough to have a teenage child in order to make the sequel premise work.
"'The truth is that Lindsay had to be old enough to have a 15-year-old daughter, people would ask me about the movie over and over again,' she shared. 'And finally someone in Australia said, "well she is" and I was like "what do you mean?" because I know her as this young girl, so I don't know how old she is."
It's a remarkable admission from Jamie Lee, who has long been an advocate for women's rights and empowerment. Her comments are a testament to the dedication and perseverance that went into making Freakier Friday a reality.
Despite the chaos and controversy surrounding its premiere, it seems that Freakier Friday is finally here – with quadruple the chaos in store this time around. But will fans forgive Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis for their cold shoulder on the red carpet? Only time (and box office numbers) will tell.
