THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Freaky Friday' 18 years later

Pascale MondesirAug 6, 2021, 17:57 IST

Lindsay Lohan was the star of "Freaky Friday."Albert L. Ortega/Getty; Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty

Released 18 years ago, "Freaky Friday" follows a mother-daughter duo who switch bodies.
The movie starred Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chad Michael Murray - who all continue to act.
The rest of the cast stayed in Hollywood - including Willie Garson, Mark Harmon, and Lucille Soong.

Jamie Lee Curtis, already a formidable star by 2003, played busy mother Tess.

Jamie Lee Curtis at the 2003 Golden Globe Awards. Jeffrey Mayer/Getty

Curtis continues to get leading roles as an A-list actress, most notably in the iconic "Halloween" franchise.

Jamie Lee Curtis at the 2021 Golden Globe Awards. Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Lohan played Anna, the angsty teen daughter that spent a day living in her mother's body.

Lindsay Lohan at the 2003 premiere of "Freaky Friday." Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Lohan has dealt with a few legal issues over the years, but she still acts in movies and on television.

Lindsay Lohan in 2019. James Gourley/Getty

Mark Harmon was already a veteran television actor when he played Ryan, Tess' patient fiancé.

Mark Harmon in 2003. Mark Sullivan/Getty

Harmon continues to work on "NCIS" to this day.

Mark Harmon in 2018. Steve Granitz/Getty

Harold Gould had an ever-growing resume as an actor before playing Tess' father.

Harold Gould at the 2003 premiere of "Freaky Friday." Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Gould worked a bit longer on television until he died in 2010.

Harold Gould at the opening night party for David Mamet's 2008 plays. Ryan Miller/Getty

Chad Michael Murray already had experience playing a teen heartthrob before he starred as Jake, Anna's love interest.

Chad Michael Murray at the 2003 Teen Choice Awards. Steve Granitz/Getty

Murray continued acting on "One Tree Hill" and is now starring in several films.

Chad Michael Murray in 2019. Noel Vasquez/Getty

Ryan Malgarini starred as Harry, Anna's younger brother.

Ryan Malgarini at the 2003 premiere of "Freaky Friday." Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Malgarini continues to star sporadically in various movies and on shows after wrapping "Freaky Friday."

Ryan Malgarini at the 2015 premiere of "Lily and Kat." Justin Baker/Getty

Christina Vidal was also a child star like Lohan when she played Maddie, Anna's friend and bandmate.

Christina Vidal at the 2003 premiere of "Freaky Friday." Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Vidal has worked on several television shows and is set to star in "The Guilty" and "The Terminal List."

Christina Vidal at the 2020 ABC "Winter Press Tour." Frazer Harrison/Getty

Haley Hudson played Peg, Anna's other close friend and bandmate.

Haley Hudson at the 2003 premiere of "Freaky Friday." Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Hudson continues to appear infrequently on television and in movies after "Freaky Friday."

Haley Hudson in 2012. Todd Oren/Getty

Lucille Soong, a veteran actress, portrayed the restaurant employee who cursed Anna and Tess to inhabit each other's body.

Lucille Soong at the 2003 premiere of "Freaky Friday." Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Soong continues to work on television today and do voice work for movies.

Lucille Soong at the 2019 ABC "All-Star Party." Troy Harvey/Getty

Stephen Tobolowsky played Mr. Bates, Anna's no-nonsense high school teacher.

"Raya and the Last Dragon"at the 2003 premiere of "Freaky Friday." Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Tobolowsky appeared on hit sitcoms, including "One Day at a Time" and "The Goldbergs."

Stephen Tobolowsky at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards. Michael Kovac/Getty

Julie Gonzalo, new to Hollywood at the time, played Stacey, Anna's high-school bully and former friend.

Julie Gonzalo at the 2003 premiere of "Freaky Friday." Amy Graves/Getty

Gonzalo appeared on "Veronica Mars" and "Supergirl."

Julie Gonzalo in 2013. Paul Archuleta/Getty

Willie Garson already made a name for himself before portraying Evan, Tess' high-strung therapy client.

Willie Garson at the 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards. Jeffrey Mayer/Getty

Garson returned to his "Sex and the City" character over the years and continues to appear in movies.

Willie Garson at the 2020 "Alliance for Children's Rights" Dinner. Phillip Faraone/Getty

Rosalind Chao played Pei-Pei, the owner of the restaurant Tess and Anna dined in when they switched bodies.

Rosalind Chao at the 2003 premiere of "Freaky Friday." Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Chao appeared in Disney's "Mulan" in 2020 and continues to appear in films and shows.

Rosalind Chao at the 2020 premiere of "Mulan." Gregg DeGuire/Getty

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