Lohan, 38, made the decision to leave California and relocate to Dubai in 2014—and she has now revealed the reasons for the move.

In a wide-ranging conversation below with Saturday Night Live ’s Chloe Fineman (who has a hilarious cameo in Freakier Friday as a kooky dance instructor), Lohan talks about relishing life as a mom, developing a skin care line (of course we made her share her secrets!), and how she manifested her return.

Lindsay Lohan, who appears on the cover of Elle’s 2025 Summer Issue, opens up about life overseas and what she's learned about herself, personally and professionally, since the move.