Lindsay Lohan and her sister Aliana at the actress's baby shower in New York City. Photo: Instagram / lindsaylohan
Lindsay Lohan and her sister Aliana at the actress's baby shower in New York City. Photo: Instagram / lindsaylohan
Lindsay Lohan and her sister Aliana at the actress's baby shower in New York City. Photo: Instagram / lindsaylohan
Lindsay Lohan and her sister Aliana at the actress's baby shower in New York City. Photo: Instagram / lindsaylohan

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Pregnant Lindsay Lohan shares pictures from her baby shower

The actress, who lives in Dubai, is expecting her first child with Kuwaiti husband Bader Shammas

Sophie Prideaux
Sophie Prideaux

April 28, 2023

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Lindsay Lohan celebrated her baby shower surrounded by family and friends over the weekend.

The actress shared several pictures from the event on Instagram on Thursday, saying she was “so grateful for all the wonderful people in her life”.

In one photo, Lohan is seen cradling her growing bump in a white dress, while in another, she poses in an orange dress alongside her sister, Aliana.

She was also joined by her mother, Dina, and several other friends and family members as she celebrated the shower in New York City.

Several stars were quick to congratulate Lohan with well wishes on the post.

Paris Hilton, who recently welcomed her first child, Phoenix with husband Carter Reum, wrote: “So happy for you love!”. Designer Jeremy Scott, meanwhile, said: “Pregnancy looks gorgeous on you Lindz!!!”

Lohan announced she is expecting her first child with Kuwaiti husband Bader Shammas last month.

The actress, 36, shared the news with her 12 million Instagram followers, sharing a picture of a white baby grow emblazoned with the words "coming soon".

"We are blessed and excited!" she captioned the image.

Lohan and Shammas wed last year, after announcing their engagement in 2021. While the couple have kept much of their relationship private, they are thought to have been dating since 2019.

The couple live Dubai, where Shammas works in finance.

Lohan has offered a few insights into married life. Speaking on her podcast The Lohdown with Lindsay Lohan last year, she praised the Middle Eastern dishes cooked for her by her husband’s family.

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Lindsay Lohan shares rare selfie with Kuwaiti husband

“I feel like ... his family’s food, when his mother makes certain foods, those are my happy place foods,” she said. “They are just so authentic and comforting and exciting.”

Lohan, who made a long-awaited return to acting last year in Netflix's Falling for Christmas, moved to Dubai in 2014 after first visiting in 2008 for the opening of Atlantis, The Palm.

“It took me moving there [to Dubai] to really appreciate the time that I take for myself, instead of just going, going, going and learning to say 'no'. And really putting myself first, and choosing the things that I want to do, wisely, for me first,” she said.

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Lindsay Lohan, in a light pink top and cardigan, attends a Los Angeles press conference in January 1999. PA
Lindsay Lohan, in a light pink top and cardigan, attends a Los Angeles press conference in January 1999. PA
Lindsay Lohan, in a blue lace dress, attends 'The Parent Trap' premiere in Los Angeles on July 2, 1998. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a blue lace dress, attends 'The Parent Trap' premiere in Los Angeles on July 2, 1998. Getty Images
Alec Baldwin and Lindsay Lohan, in a black top and grey hoodie, attend the Baldwin Cancer Benefit in New York City on October 8, 1999. Photo: Liaison
Alec Baldwin and Lindsay Lohan, in a black top and grey hoodie, attend the Baldwin Cancer Benefit in New York City on October 8, 1999. Photo: Liaison
Lindsay Lohan, in a black polo neck and cream knitted cardigan, attends the 'What Women Want' premiere in New York City on December 11, 2000. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black polo neck and cream knitted cardigan, attends the 'What Women Want' premiere in New York City on December 11, 2000. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black top and camouflage trousers, arrives at HBO's special screening of 'Dinner With Friends' in New York on July 28, 2001. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black top and camouflage trousers, arrives at HBO's special screening of 'Dinner With Friends' in New York on July 28, 2001. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a pink mini dress and sheer black tights, attends Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2003 in New York on February 9, 2003. WireImage
Lindsay Lohan, in a pink mini dress and sheer black tights, attends Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2003 in New York on February 9, 2003. WireImage
Lindsay Lohan, in jeans and a laced black top, attends the 2003 Teen Choice Awards on August 2, 2003 in Universal City, California. AFP
Lindsay Lohan, in jeans and a laced black top, attends the 2003 Teen Choice Awards on August 2, 2003 in Universal City, California. AFP
Lindsay Lohan, in a lace babydoll mini dress, arrives for the world premiere of the film 'Freaky Friday' in Hollywood on August 4, 2003. Reuters
Lindsay Lohan, in a lace babydoll mini dress, arrives for the world premiere of the film 'Freaky Friday' in Hollywood on August 4, 2003. Reuters
Lindsay Lohan, in a black satin top, pink baseball cap and jeans, attends the 'Stuff' magazine Pre-VMA Party in New York City on August 27, 2003. FilmMagic
Lindsay Lohan, in a black satin top, pink baseball cap and jeans, attends the 'Stuff' magazine Pre-VMA Party in New York City on August 27, 2003. FilmMagic
Lindsay Lohan, in a white shirt and sheer black corset, attends the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards on September 13, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. FilmMagic
Lindsay Lohan, in a white shirt and sheer black corset, attends the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards on September 13, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. FilmMagic
Lindsay Lohan, in a black dress with sheer lace detail, attends the 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar party on February 29, 2004. FilmMagic
Lindsay Lohan, in a black dress with sheer lace detail, attends the 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar party on February 29, 2004. FilmMagic
Lindsay Lohan, in a white sequinned dress, arrives at the 2005 American Music Awards press room at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 22, 2005. EPA
Lindsay Lohan, in a white sequinned dress, arrives at the 2005 American Music Awards press room at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 22, 2005. EPA
Lindsay Lohan, in a black dress with silver detailing, walks the red carpet at the 2005 American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 22, 2005. EPA
Lindsay Lohan, in a black dress with silver detailing, walks the red carpet at the 2005 American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 22, 2005. EPA
Lindsay Lohan, in a Marc Jacobs slip dress, attends the premiere of 'A Prairie Home Companion' at the 56th Berlin International Film Festival on February 12, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a Marc Jacobs slip dress, attends the premiere of 'A Prairie Home Companion' at the 56th Berlin International Film Festival on February 12, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a green pleated dress, attends the 'Bobby' photocall during the 63rd Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2006. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a green pleated dress, attends the 'Bobby' photocall during the 63rd Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2006. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a Grecian white gown, attends the premiere of the film 'Bobby' at the 63rd Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2006 in Italy. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a Grecian white gown, attends the premiere of the film 'Bobby' at the 63rd Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2006 in Italy. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in layers with a brown leather jacket, is seen at the opening of the Charlotte Ronson flagship store in Tokyo, Japan on April 13, 2007. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in layers with a brown leather jacket, is seen at the opening of the Charlotte Ronson flagship store in Tokyo, Japan on April 13, 2007. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in green Dolce & Gabbana, attends the label's event at Baoli, Port Canto during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2008 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in green Dolce & Gabbana, attends the label's event at Baoli, Port Canto during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2008 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in pink sheer Charlotte Ronson, attends the designer's spring/summer 2009 fashion show at the National Stadium, Tokyo on October 22, 2008. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in pink sheer Charlotte Ronson, attends the designer's spring/summer 2009 fashion show at the National Stadium, Tokyo on October 22, 2008. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black Temperley London dress with bow detailing, attends the grand opening of Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai on November 20, 2008. Stephen Lock / The National
Lindsay Lohan, in a black Temperley London dress with bow detailing, attends the grand opening of Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai on November 20, 2008. Stephen Lock / The National
Lindsay Lohan, in a floral cream mini, arrives at the launch of Sevin Nyne By Lindsay Lohan at Sephora, Santa Monica on April 30, 2009. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a floral cream mini, arrives at the launch of Sevin Nyne By Lindsay Lohan at Sephora, Santa Monica on April 30, 2009. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a sequinned vest top, shorts and fedora, attends the F1 Rocks Singapore concert on September 26, 2009. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a sequinned vest top, shorts and fedora, attends the F1 Rocks Singapore concert on September 26, 2009. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a sequinned scarf and black catsuit, attends the 90 years of Vogue covers party in Paris, France on October 1, 2009. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a sequinned scarf and black catsuit, attends the 90 years of Vogue covers party in Paris, France on October 1, 2009. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in an off-the-shoulder floral Emanuel Ungaro dress, arrives for the grand opening night of the Kerzner Mazagan Beach Resort, Morocco, on October 31, 2009. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in an off-the-shoulder floral Emanuel Ungaro dress, arrives for the grand opening night of the Kerzner Mazagan Beach Resort, Morocco, on October 31, 2009. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in sequinned Cavalli, attends the Vogue.it Milan Fashion party on February 26, 2010 in Italy. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in sequinned Cavalli, attends the Vogue.it Milan Fashion party on February 26, 2010 in Italy. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a white sequin detail mini with Bebe platform heels, attends the Chopard 150th Anniversary Party at Palm Beach, Pointe Croisette during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2010. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a white sequin detail mini with Bebe platform heels, attends the Chopard 150th Anniversary Party at Palm Beach, Pointe Croisette during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2010. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic Pamella Roland jumpsuit, attends the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, California on June 26, 2010. EPA
Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic Pamella Roland jumpsuit, attends the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, California on June 26, 2010. EPA
Lindsay Lohan, in a black sequin dress, attends the Viktor & Rolf show as part during Paris Fashion Week on March 6, 2010 in Paris, France. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black sequin dress, attends the Viktor & Rolf show as part during Paris Fashion Week on March 6, 2010 in Paris, France. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black and silver gown, attends amfAR Milano on September 23, 2011 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black and silver gown, attends amfAR Milano on September 23, 2011 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in silver Philipp Plein, attends the Philipp Plein Urban Jungle spring/summer 2012 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 24, 2011. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in silver Philipp Plein, attends the Philipp Plein Urban Jungle spring/summer 2012 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 24, 2011. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a brown gown, attends the Lady Gaga Fame perfume launch at the Guggenheim Museum on September 13, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a brown gown, attends the Lady Gaga Fame perfume launch at the Guggenheim Museum on September 13, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic Theia dress, attends the amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on February 6, 2013. EPA
Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic Theia dress, attends the amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on February 6, 2013. EPA
Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic green mini dress, attends Gabrielle's Gala in London on May 7, 2014. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic green mini dress, attends Gabrielle's Gala in London on May 7, 2014. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in Moschino, attends the Moschino show in London on June 16, 2014 . Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in Moschino, attends the Moschino show in London on June 16, 2014 . Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a white belted dress, attends Weisses Fest 2014 on July 26, 2014 in Linz, Austria. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a white belted dress, attends Weisses Fest 2014 on July 26, 2014 in Linz, Austria. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in animal print Balmain, attends the GQ Men of the Year awards at The Royal Opera House on September 2, 2014 in London. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in animal print Balmain, attends the GQ Men of the Year awards at The Royal Opera House on September 2, 2014 in London. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in an iridescent Givenchy midi, attends the 'Speed The Plow' press night at the Playhouse Theatre, London on October 2, 2014. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in an iridescent Givenchy midi, attends the 'Speed The Plow' press night at the Playhouse Theatre, London on October 2, 2014. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black belted shirt dress, attends the Women Of The Year lunch at the InterContinental Park Lane Hotel on October 13, 2014 in London. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black belted shirt dress, attends the Women Of The Year lunch at the InterContinental Park Lane Hotel on October 13, 2014 in London. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a net-effect dress, attends The World's First Fabulous Fund Fair in aid of The Naked Heart Foundation in London on February 24, 2015. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a net-effect dress, attends The World's First Fabulous Fund Fair in aid of The Naked Heart Foundation in London on February 24, 2015. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in head-to-tow black, attends the Gareth Pugh show during London Fashion Week on September 19, 2015. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in head-to-tow black, attends the Gareth Pugh show during London Fashion Week on September 19, 2015. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a geometric black and white dress, with Alessandro Grassini-Grimaldi and Hofit Golan at an afternoon tea hosted by Damiani on November 9, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a geometric black and white dress, with Alessandro Grassini-Grimaldi and Hofit Golan at an afternoon tea hosted by Damiani on November 9, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black and white dress, attends the Firenze4ever 14th Edition Party on January 9, 2017 in Florence, Italy. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black and white dress, attends the Firenze4ever 14th Edition Party on January 9, 2017 in Florence, Italy. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black, white and read A-line top and mini skirt, attends the Three Six Zero Entertainment Cannes Film Festival Celebration on May 21, 2017 in Biot, France. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a black, white and read A-line top and mini skirt, attends the Three Six Zero Entertainment Cannes Film Festival Celebration on May 21, 2017 in Biot, France. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a studded red gown, attends the Jorge Vazquez show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid on September 18, 2017 in Spain. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a studded red gown, attends the Jorge Vazquez show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid on September 18, 2017 in Spain. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in gold Saint Laurent, attends the MTV EMAs 2018 at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre on November 4, 2018 in Bilbao, Spain. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in gold Saint Laurent, attends the MTV EMAs 2018 at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre on November 4, 2018 in Bilbao, Spain. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a blush floral feathered dress and Giuseppe Zanotti heels, attends the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Australia. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a blush floral feathered dress and Giuseppe Zanotti heels, attends the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Australia. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan, in a khaki jumpsuit, says thank you to Dubai authorities in Downtown Dubai on April 30, 2020. Instagram / Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan, in a khaki jumpsuit, says thank you to Dubai authorities in Downtown Dubai on April 30, 2020. Instagram / Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan style evolution. Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan style evolution. Getty Images
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