#SHOWBIZ: Lindsay Lohan on Dubai life: 'Very normal,' praises privacy and safety
In a recent appearance on the talk show Live With Kelly and Mark, the 39-year-old actress shared that living in Dubai since 2014 has allowed her to lead a peaceful, private life.
"It's just far away from Hollywood, and I live a very normal life," Lohan said.
She highlighted the sense of safety and discretion in Dubai, explaining, "There's no worry of, like, I can't go eat at this place because someone's going to take a picture of my son."
Lohan, who shares two-year-old son Luai with her husband Bader Shammas, appreciates that privacy laws in Dubai prevent unsolicited photography in public places.
"You can't take a picture of someone else if you're in a restaurant. You have to ask the person," she said.
Meanwhile, Lohan's Freaky Friday co-star Jamie Lee Curtis recently spoke about their long-standing bond.
The 66-year-old actress described feeling "tremendous maternal care" for Lohan when they first worked together in 2003.
Speaking to The Guardian, Curtis said: "She and I have remained friends. I feel less maternal towards her now because she's a mommy herself."
Though Curtis calls herself "bossy," she noted that Lohan no longer needs any guidance. "She's a fully functioning, smart woman, creative person," Curtis said.
The two actresses are now reuniting for Freakier Friday, the sequel to their original film. Reflecting on her journey,
Lohan told People: "I feel wiser now and very settled. I've become such a positive person."
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