Jamie Lee Curtis Gushes About Being A 'Movie Grandmother' After Lindsay Lohan Gives Birth

In a heartwarming display of joy and nostalgia, renowned actress Jamie Lee Curtis took to Instagram to celebrate her newfound role as a "movie grandmother" after Lindsay Lohan gave birth to her first child.

The news of Lohan's recent arrival has brought excitement to her loved ones and increased the special bond between the actress and her onscreen mother figure.

Lohan welcomed her first child with her husband, Bader Shammas, in Dubai.

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The iconic duo first shared the screen in the beloved 2003 film "Freaky Friday," a comedy that revolved around the magical body-swapping antics of a teenage daughter (Lohan) and her mother (Curtis). The movie captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, showcasing the incredible chemistry between the two actresses.

Fast forward to 2023, and the film's legacy lives on as a real-life family milestone. Curtis, known for her remarkable talent and enduring career, expressed her delight over becoming a "movie grandmother" through a heartfelt Instagram post.

The 64-year-old actress shared a sweet photo of herself with Lohan, both radiating joy and showcasing their undeniable bond. She also inserted a snapshot of themselves on the set of the 2003 comedy film.

Curtis captioned the photo, "MAGIC MONDAY! My movie daughter just made me a movie grandmother. Blessings to Lindsay and Bader for the birth of Luai!."

The "Parent Trap" star is officially a mom! The 37-year-old actress recently gave birth to her first child, a son named Luai, in Dubai. A close aide of Lohan and her husband, Bader Shammas, announced the news to Page Six, noting that "the family is over the moon in love."

According to the news outlet, the actress and her husband haven't disclosed their son's actual date of birth, whose name in Arabic means "Shield" or "Protector."

Lohan and Shammas were married in April 2022 after getting engaged in November 2021. Then, she took to Instagram to flaunt her stunning engagement ring with a sweet selfie, writing, "My love. My life. My family. My future. @bader.shammas #love."

The announcement of Lohan's pregnancy in March warmed the hearts of many of her endearing fans. The post on Instagram, which featured a "coming soon" onesie as Lohan noted that she and her partner are "blessed and excited," sparked an outpouring of love and support from fans.

The "Mean Girls" actress had previously expressed her desire to start a family In a candid interview with Interview magazine in November 2022, making this new chapter in her life all the more meaningful.

At the time, Lohan spoke highly of Dubai, her and Shammas' choice city for settling and raising a family.

She said, "It's so safe there, and the schools are great. It's so detached from everything that I'm used to. It's nice to have a separate world that's my own."

Curtis, who portrayed Lohan's onscreen mother in the beloved film "Freaky Friday," revealed that a much-anticipated sequel to the hit movie is currently on hold due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, per Entertainment Weekly.

"Oh, it'll happen. For sure. Oh, for sure. There's no question," Curtis told the news outlet, referring to the long-awaited "Freaky Friday 2."

"Yes, except stories require writers, and right now, there are no writers because they're all fighting for their lives, creative lives, emotional lives, and financial lives," she shared.

The "Everything Everywhere All At One" actress went on, "We're in the middle of a contract dispute. And so, until those writers get paid correctly and protected by the producers that make billions off them, we will not be able to tell you more about the 'Freaky Friday' sequel, except that it is happening."

The Writers Guild of America, representing thousands of screenwriters, has been engaged in a strike to secure fair payment and protections for its members. They were recently joined by the Screen Actor's Guild, SAF-AFTRA, in solidarity to demand better pay amid a new age of streaming and the quickly advancing use of AI technology.