Lindsay Lohan and Bader Shammas might need new shoes for baby Luai.
After all, the Mean Girls star provided a sweet update on their 16-month-old son's latest milestones.
"He's more verbal and he's running a lot," Lindsay exclusively told E! News in a joint interview with Our Little Secret costars Kristin Chenoweth and Ian Harding. "He's like a little boy now."
In fact, the 38-year-old—whose new Netflix Christmas movie is out Nov. 27—saw it in action during a recent outing at the park when her little one was focused on a new toy.
"This little boy was spraying bubbles," she recalled. "This kid was running fast. He was older than him. So I was like, 'Stay back!' and tried to hold Luai, but he was like, 'Bubble, bubble!'" (For more with Lindsay, Kristin and Ian, tune into E! News tonight, Nov. 21, at 11 p.m.)
Like most parents, adjusting to becoming a mom took time, especially early in her postpartum journey. For Lindsay, it was crucial to prioritize self-care.
"In the beginning, I didn't want to miss a moment," she told E! News in June before joking, "Even when the baby is sleeping, you tend to become a little stalker. But once you get into a good system, you start to understand that it's OK to take time."
"I need this," she recalled telling herself. "I need to feel great in order to be great for my child."
The Parent Trap star, who tied the knot with Bader in 2022, emphasized that this revelation was life-changing after welcoming Luai.
"After giving birth, you realize, as women, how strong we are," she said. "We forget to give ourselves credit for that. There are moments when we should take a break, sit down and stop and think about all of the things we do and how much power we have. I've learned that this past year more than I knew before."
And it turns out, Lindsay’s longtime pal Ayesha Curry couldn’t help but gush over her leap into motherhood.
"She's a great mom," Ayesha told E! News at the Voices of Beauty Summit in March. "It's been such a such a joy to watch. She's just killing it."
"She's somehow in its early days, but she knows how to balance that work-life balance," the Sweet July Skin founder continued. "I know it doesn't exist, but it exists in her world. She does a great job in that."
Now, read on to see more of Lindsay and Bader's love story.
—reporting by Emily Curl
November 2021: We’ve Got a Clue
After three years of dating, Lindsay Lohan announced her engagement to her boyfriend Bader Shammas, captioning her Instagram post featuring her stunning ring, "My love. My life. My family. My future."
Though not much is known about their initial meet cute, Bader resides in Dubai, where Lindsay has also lived for several years. According to his Linkedin profile, Bader worked as an assistant vice president at Credit Suisse.
July 2022: Confessions of a Married Queen
Lindsay took fans by surprise when she shared referred to Bader as her "husband" in a sweet dedication posted to social media. Her rep also confirmed to E! News that the two did indeed tie the knot.
"You found me and knew that I wanted to find happiness and grace, all at the same time," she wrote, in part, in her July 2 Instagram post. "I am stunned that you are my husband. My life and my everything, every woman should feel like this everyday."
August 2022: More Than Just Her Luck
A little more than one month after announcing their marriage, she shared a rare glimpse at quality time spent as newlyweds. Alongside an Instagram photo snapped of the couple in London, Lindsay wrote that she was at the "Home of the queen with my [crown emoji]."
October 2022: The Limit on Love Does Not Exist
After making her official return to acting, the Falling for Christmas star noted that she had an amazing support system around her—which of course, included Bader.
"I have an amazing husband, who's a very calm person," she told Cosmopolitan in October 2022. "Just the best. And my family."
As Lindsay put it, she's grateful for the circle of people she has in her life today.
"I feel like I have a small group of good friends who are just really good people," she added. "That's the only support that I really need: friends, family, and loved ones."
March 2023: Not Just a Regular Mom, But a Cool Mom
The Life-Size alum announced the beginning of the couple's biggest chapter yet: The journey of parenthood. In an Instagram post announcing the news, Lindsay wrote that the pair are "blessed and excited" to be welcoming a baby.
July 2023: No Parent Trap Here: Lindsay Is a Mom
The Get a Clue actress gave birth to her first baby with Bader, her rep confirmed to E! News. The pair welcomed a baby boy named Luai in Dubai, where they live.
September 2024: A Fetch Getaway to NYC
The couple embarked on a trip to New York, joining her family—including brother Dakota Lohan—at the Museum of Ice Cream and enjoyed a winning date at the U.S. Open.
January 2025
The actress posted this couple's selfie while sharing several family pics, including her first images of their son Luai.