She became an A-lister practically overnight thanks to the success of her hit rom-com The Parent Trap.
And Lindsay Lohan shared how grateful she was to have starred in the 1998 classic on Tuesday, after the film's director Nancy Meyers, 71, shared a montage from the movie on Instagram to celebrate its 23rd anniversary.
'Thank you for all of the love sent my way over the years about this film,' the filmmaker captioned her clip, which showed Lohan, now 35, as a pre-teen playing two different roles.
Grateful: Lindsay Lohan, 35, thanked director Nancy Meyers for 'the opportunity of a lifetime' when the filmmaker celebrated the 23rd anniversary of The Parent Trap on Instagram on Tuesday; seen in 2019 in Melbourne, Australia
'I’ve enjoyed all of your DMs, photos, parties, costumes, handshake videos and just general sweetness,' Nancy continued, before tagging Lindsay and her costars Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter, as well as one of the movie's co-screenwriters (and her ex-husband), Charles Shyer.
Lindsay jumped into the comments to share her appreciation for the career-making role.
'Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime Nancy,' she wrote, along with prayer hands and a heart emoji.
'@lindsaylohan Love you always Linds,' the writer and director replied.
Fond memories: In addition to Lindsay, her mother Dina Lohan and her Parent Trap costar Lisa Ann Walter wrote appreciative things on Nancy's post
Lindsay's mother Dina Lohan also shared her appreciation for Meyers in the comments.
'Wow how time Flies Nancy...you are such a gem , you are Super Talented and bring so much Joy and insight in all
