Lindsay Lohan Interview on Ellen
April 23, 2009 by Arieanna
Lindsay Lohan headed to the Warner Brothers Studios this morning to appear on the Ellen Degeneres Show for her first interview since her very public break-up with Samantha Ronson.
Lindsay Lohan on Ellen, April 23, 2009
Ellen does a good job of diving right into the issue of Lindsay’s very public life in the media and how so much of what is said about Lindsay is untrue. Lindsay tries to be very honest about what is true and what is not, though you can tell she’s flustered. However, Lindsay gets right to the point:
“That whole night was just… was really tough. And I just, you know… it came out of nowhere. And, um, Samantha and I are friends, we’re talking.”
Ellen was surprised that Lindsay & Samantha are still friends, considering that break-ups are hard for anyone, not to mention how much worse it must be in the public eye. Lindsay says she had no idea they were breaking up and that she “had no idea what was going on.” Samantha had been gone for a week before the break-up, so Lindsay seems shocked by it.
Lindsay seems very open to talking about the break-up, though Ellen says she doesn’t have to. Lindsay warns that she may talk too much 
So Ellen then dives into the rumors:
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Cheating – "I don’t believe in cheating", Lindsay says. She did not cheat on Samantha.
- "I watched my father do that to my mother my entire life, so I really don’t…"
- Restraining Order – [Lindsay laughs]. "I have no idea. I mean, what am I going to do?" Lindsay has no idea why people would assume she’s dangerous and has done nothing but support Charlotte Ronson (which is true)
- US Magazine – Lindsay has not spoken with them (for this story), though they and all the other tabloids are calling everyone she knows.
- Career – Contrary to all the opinions out there, Lindsay is not having a hard time going to meetings or talking with people about projects
- Clubbing – Is it dangerous for her to be there (with the paparazzi)? Of course, the paparazzi will interpret that, but Lindsay insists that being at a club “doesn’t mean that I’m drinking” or cheating with anyone. She’s going to be with friends and enjoy music.
Ellen then asks what Lindsay wants to do now, sharing her own experience of a very public break-up and her own reaction, to run away for 3 years to figure things out quietly. So, what does Lindsay want to do now?
“I feel like I want to get my career back in shape. There’s some shows that I’m producing, that I’m really excited about. And I’m doing a movie in October.”
There are definitely projects in there we don’t know much about, so that’s exciting! Lindsay says a great movie with a great actor had to be put on hold because of all the “garbage” in the media. Lindsay says everything sort of “fell into place” lately and there is so much great stuff going on.
“I didn’t get in this business to be a celebrity on the cover of tabloids. And I’ve been a target, and I’m not that interesting. It distracts people… studio heads, people, they get nervous. I’ve been through a lot, but I was 19 years old, 20 years old, when things happened. And, you know, I’m ready to work. And I can be responsible and be on time. And I’ve learned from my mistakes.”
Lindsay says that when she’s working, she’s not going clubbing. This is what we saw during Labor Pains, though the media seems to have forgotten all the fantastic things said about her during that production. However, though Lindsay may not want to shut herself off, Ellen suggests to Lindsay that she may be putting herself in situations that make things worse for her (the clubbing causing the gossip).
Lindsay admits that it’s nice to get back to herself, that in her relationship she almost forgot who she was because she was more concerned about being with Samantha. In reference to the break-up, Lindsay says:
“I thought it would be so much harder, but it hasn’t been.”
Lindsay says she has a great support structure now, though in the past she’s had to cut a lot of people from her life, which was not fun. Lindsay doesn’t care what the media say about her, she knows the truth, but it does hurt her when they attack her mother and people she cares about. Lindsay says she has some great friends, calling out Natalie Portman in particular for being there for her during everything.
Lindsay says she’s not ready to enter a new relationship, saying it’s “too distracting” from all she wants to accomplish. Lindsay has some hope that if she and Samantha are in the right place, then “maybe”… Later, Lindsay admits that she hopes it may happen, but she needs to take care of herself first.
“I have to grow up and be a big girl.”
Ellen tells Lindsay that she’s extremely talented and that they all want what’s best for her. “I just want you to get back to being you,” Ellen says.
Note: I slightly re-ordered my transcription so that relevant topics are grouped together. The interview itself was a little less seamless.
And as a bonus, here is some video footage featuring some screencaps from the interview:
Is it just me or is it kinda an awkward interview?
Lindsay looks great with that hair color!
It was a little awkward.
Thanks Adrieanna for blogging this entry about Lindsay’s appearing on Ellen! I watched this morning, but I like to watch the show again on the Internet to see if I missed parts of the interview while I am busy…..
I agree that the interview was a little awkward. In some ways, I think that she didn’t want to open up about what happened because she is still upset about it. The breakup was sudden, and she has never denied about knowing. I am sure that she sense that something was wrong. However, she trusted Samantha not do her wrong.
I was a bit surprised that she and Samantha are still friends. Personally, if someone did me like that, we wouldn’t be talking for a long time. IF what happened went down with Samantha and her family like it did that night, Samantha still had the choice to tell her family to back off. I think, probably, Samantha wanted to end things–probably for awhile. Like I wrote several months back, Samantha wasn’t used the type of attention that Lindsay gets from the media. I am not saying that it’s Lindsay’s fault that the paparazzi follows her around, but the way Samantha always acted, even though she was polite/pleasant to the paps, her body language felt uncomfortable.
If you are really paying close attention to the interview, Lindsay said several times that she needs to focus on herself, think about herself, and/or having a significant other is a distraction from do what you need to do. This is so true when she and Samantha were together. She went to Samantha’s gigs, and you hardly saw Sam by herself. When you wrapped up in someone else’s life, it’s difficult to take care of your own business. As I said before, from their personalities and their lives, it wasn’t going to work between Samantha and her. They are in two different places.
Lindsay has the right idea about trying to focus on herself. That’s what I’ve been wanting for her to do. I hope that she focuses on her mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health because she still looks several underweight. I mean she looks pretty on the show, but she looks beautiful when she has a healthy weight. I think that the stress and neglecting to take care of her well-being will jeopardize overall her moving forward in her career.
I think that Ellen gave her really wise advice. When Ellen said that she took a three year hiatus after the Anne Heche break up so she could regroup and get herself together, I think that Lindsay should really think about that now. I know that she wants to prove to the world that she’s a fighter and is able to make a comeback. Yet, if you’re aren’t taking care of your overall health, what she’s doing may backfire in her face. I do think taking a year off would do wonders for her so she can do powerful swings.
Even though she tells everyone that she’s sober and responsible and went through a phrase, Hollywood producers/film directors are still scared to bank on her because of her past reputation. I do think that it would be good if she stayed out of the clubs, too. If you are in a club and have been known for the in past to drink and do drugs at clubs, it doesn’t matter if you’re sober or off drugs–people may still think that you are falling off the wagon on the sly. Also, the paps are still following her around and making up stories.
I am not saying that she can never go into clubs, but what would give her career a good boast if she didn’t give the paps anything further to report if you know what I mean.
I love her and I’m happy she is telling people the truth
AND yes everyone know she is TALENTED
I’m always excited to hear about Lindsay’s new projects, but I’m SICK of every interview going over the same thing- her growing up in the media spotlight, falling victim to tabloids, her having to defend her lifestyle of clubbing and going out- it’s been done to death, and it’s gotten to a stage where she has to repeat herself at every single interview- sometimes quoting word for word what she has already said in the past! No other star has to deal with that crap so often, so why should Linds? I just want to see an interview without all those ridiculous questions about papparazzi and tabloids FOR ONCE!
i am very happy to see Lindsay laughing at all these stupid rumors! and i am glad to hear about her new projects. She is really talented, beautiful, strong woman and i love her so much! Go, Lindsay! We are with u!
If you watch her 2004 interview with Ellen, and then compare it to this recent one, un edited, you will see exactly what has become of her.
I think i have just about had the last straw of always defending her.
She is not the same girl anymore.
What a disappointment.
If you watch it then watch this one you will know exactly what i mean and see just how much she has changed.
r.i.p the original role-model-worthy Lindsay Lohan.
Her arms are on the verge of snapping off! QUICK! Somebody give her some burgers, fries and a milkshake!
How can you all only talk about how nice she dresses, or how she laughs off things and totally ignore the big issue in front of you! She is sick – yes, she probably eats and all, but you can eat and still be unhealthy because of your weight.
She needs help!
And yes, she should go away for a while and sort herself out!