Dennis Quaid Says He Was Blown Away by Lindsay Lohan in 'The Parent Trap' : 'She Was a Savant'

Mar. 16, 2025

Dennis Quaidhas some fond memories ofThe Parent Trapand his time working withLindsay Lohan.

“That was during the romantic comedy period, during the 90s,” Quaid told host Tim Kash of the era in which the film was made.

When Kash asked him if he’d seen such talent in an actress that young, Quaid said, “No.”

“She had me believing they were two different kids. She was a savant,” Quaid continued. “She could just channel anything like that. Some people are like that and the rest of us have to work at it.”

The parent trap

The story follows the journey of Annie and Hallie as they switch places and attempt to reunite their parents.

The film received acclaim from critics with praise showered on Lohan for her dual performance. In its opening weekend, the movie grossed $11 million in the U.S. box office, coming in No. 2 behindSaving Private Ryan.

In total, the film made about $66 million domestically and $92 million worldwide.

source: people.com