Lindsay Morgan Lohan was born in New York City, New York, on July 2nd 1986, to Dina and Michael Lohan. She began her career at age three as a Ford model, and also made appearances in over sixty television commercials, including spots for The Gap, Jello, Pizza Hut, and Wendy's. Lohan made her acting debut in 1996 as Ali Fowler in the television drama "Another World" (1964). Shortly after, she signed a three-movie contract with Walt Disney Pictures, and was subsequently cast as the estranged twin sisters Hallie Parker and Annie James in the remake of Parent Trap, The (1961). Despite being her first feature film, Parent Trap, The (1998) was a huge success, earning Lohan a Young Artist award for Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film, as well as Blockbuster Entertainment and YoungStar award nominations. After turning down the role of Penny in Inspector Gadget (1999), she returned to the small screen to star in the made-for-TV movies Life-Size (2000) (TV) and Get a Clue (2002) (TV), as well as appearing as Rose in the pilot episode of the short-lived comedy series "Bette" (2000). Lohan then took a brief hiatus from acting. Her music career was launched during this time, when Estefan Enterprises made a five-album production deal with her in September 2002. At the same time, she was cast opposite Jamie Lee Curtis for another Disney remake, this time of the fantasy comedy Freaky Friday (1976), as disgruntled teenage daughter Anna Coleman. Freaky Friday (2003) was a huge hit, and critics were spellbound by delightful performances from both Lohan and Curtis (who went on to receive a Golden Globe nomination for her work), as well as their hilarious on-screen chemistry as mother and daughter. Lohan relocated permanently to Los Angeles between projects, and moved into an apartment with fellow actress Raven, after they met and became friends at a photo shoot for "Vanity Fair" magazine. She also dated pop star Aaron Carter for a short time. Lohan's next acting role was the title character in the film Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004), a Disney adaptation of the popular book by Dyan Sheldon. Despite receiving scathing reviews upon its release, even the harshest of critics were impressed by Lohan's charming and flamboyant turn as aspiring actress Lola. Lohan's next project, Mean Girls (2004) will see her reunite with Freaky Friday (2003) director Mark S. Waters, playing Cady Heron, a worldly newcomer to an Illinois High School. She is also set to star in the films Dramarama (2005) , as a gifted drama student in a poverty-stricken family, and Gossip Girl (2005), as popular high schooler Blair Waldorf.