There’s no denying that a large part of Lohan’s life has been dictated by her relationships with her family members.

Lindsay Lohan is a name that conjures up many different feelings in many different people. Some fans feel unease at the thought of all that her troubled history has brought her. Others feel pride over the strength the actress and singer displays in the face of all she’s had to deal with. Regardless of what the feeling is, there’s no denying that a large part of Lohan’s life has been dictated by her relationships with her family members.

While the starlet has seemed to find a way to strike out on her own and finally control her own destiny, that doesn’t mean her family’s troubled past doesn’t affect her. Relationships with both her parents have been strained, with tons of rollercoaster ups and downs. Her siblings have found their own path to Hollywood. The Lohans are a showbiz family.

So what do we know about the Lohan family as a whole? Here are 20 facts that many of us have forgotten throughout the years.

20
Her Younger Sister, Ali, Is A Singer

Aliana Lohan is a name that not too many people know, but she’s is in the limelight thanks to her own talents. Her first music appearance was actually with sister, Lindsay. The two sisters got together and released a Christmas album back in 2006. Aliana also released a single in 2008, called All the Way Around.

19
Ali Was Bullied In School

People reported that Ali Lohan was actually bullied while attending school. This is something that many celebs never had to deal with or don’t openly discuss. It goes to show that kids can be mean and no one is immune to it. Even kids with famous last names can get hassled.

18
Michael And Dina Were Married For 22 Years Before Divorcing

Dina and Michael have their own set of issues. Even now, the two still run into trouble. Michael has a reputation (maybe even more than Dina does), but then again, neither Michael or Dina has ever claimed to be a perfect parent. These two ended their marriage of 22 years in 2005.

17
In 1995, Michael Lohan Had A Daughter With Another Woman

Despite the fact that it had only been two years since his youngest child with Dina (that’s Lindsay’s little sis, Aliana) had been born, Michael Lohan had a child with another woman. In 1995. Kristi Lee Horn became the mother of his fourth daughter, Ashley Horn Lohan, who has also gotten some bad press.

16
Dina Also Made News Headlines, And Not In A Good Way

Dina has been accused of many things, along with her ex, Michael, and she’s even had charges filed against her. While her alleged conduct has not exactly been stellar behavior to model for any of her children, she has always put her kids first. She has claimed that everything she’s done has been in order to see them succeed.

15
The Family Had A Home In Long Island, NY, Which Lindsay Frequented

The family is from Long Island, New York, and this is where Lindsay got her start. While they moved towns a couple of times, they maintained a residence in the suburban area of New York. It’s also here that Dina’s brother, Matt, got into a verbal altercation with his brother-in-law.

14
Michael Lohan Was A Former Wall Street Trader

This is not so surprising if you know that Dina also worked on Wall Street. Yes, she was on Wall Street, too.

Michael Lohan held a position as a Wall Street trader at the age of 20, which was a wildly successful thing to be doing at such a young age. Unfortunately, he suffered from reversals of fortune when his children entered the limelight.

13
Dina Lohan Was Once A Rockette And Famous Dancer

While Dina is now considered a TV personality, she did have a different career prior to her marriage and having children.

According to the star herself, who manages her daughter, Lindsay, she was a dancer who appeared with The Rockettes at one point in her life.

12
Lindsay’s Younger Brother, Michael, Is Also An Actor

While not as well-known as his older sister, Michael Jr. did star with Lindsay in The Parent Trap. His breakout role was alongside his older sister. While everyone knows Lindsay Lohan’s name, many don’t realize that she comes from a family of siblings who followed in her footsteps.

11
Dina Was Lindsay’s Manager, Post Wall-Street Analyst Job

There has been plenty of speculation about Lindsay’s mother, Dina, and her partying ways. In fact, she is known for going out and partying with her daughter. While she denies this claim, it would be fairly easy to do, considering Dina also functions as her daughter’s manager.

Dina has blurred the lines between parental figure, manager, and party friend, and may have created a bit of a twisted Lohan family web.

10
Let’s Not Forget About Lindsay’s Other Sibling, Dakota

Dakota, AKA Cody, has not been in the Hollywood spotlight very much, especially in light of the fact that he has a famous last name. He’s the youngest out of all of the children that Dina and Michael had together. He was born in 1996, less than ten years before his parents filed for divorce.

9
The Lohan Siblings Have Three Half-Siblings: Ashley, Landon, And Logan

Unfortunately, things are not all sunshine and roses between Lindsay and one of her half-siblings.

Ashley Horn Lohan is the daughter of Michael and Kristi Lee Horn, who was Michael’s massage therapist at one time. Ashley has been accused of attempting to look and act a lot like Lindsay, her older half-sister.

8
Ali Lohan Is An Admitted Buddhist

Again, while the other Lohan siblings are definitely not in the spotlight as much as the rest of their family, they’ve seemed to do okay for themselves. Ali has had a career in modeling, as well as singing, and recently underwent a pretty drastic appearance change She is seemingly finding her own way.

7
The Family Lived In Merrick, Long Island, For Some Time

While the Lohans are not the first family to be based out of Long Island, NY (Melissa Joan Hart was born right in Sayville), they’re definitely the ones who are known for living there. They moved from Cold Spring Harbor to Merrick early on, where they kept a family house.

6
Ali Lohan Was Also A Model

In a path somewhat separate from her sister’s, Ali Lohan decided to try her hand at modeling. While her singing career was on and off, modeling seemed to be something the younger Lohan sister shone at. She was able to light up in front of the camera, just like any true model.

5
Lindsay Claimed In An Angry Tweet That Her Father Stole From Her

The ongoing tension between Lindsay and her father is no secret, and close family connections claim that this has affected her tremendously. Her father is far from the image of perfection. He tries to benefit from his daughter’s fame and often criticizes her, while hypocritically engaging in erratic behavior himself.

4
Lindsay Has Struggled With Her Father’s Absence As Well As His Control

Those closest to the family have claimed that Lindsay has had a hard time without a father in her life. Furthermore, she has struggled when he has been involved in her life. Obviously, this isn’t an ideal scenario. It’s less than encouraging or positive. Lindsay lets out some feelings in her music. Some of her lyrics are heartbreaking.

3
Michael Lohan Was Married To A Former Friend Of Lindsay’s

In an awkward and bizarre turn of events, Michael was engaged to a former friend of Lindsay’s, Kate Major. It’s hardly a surprise that the two eventually ended their relationship, after the typical Michael Lohan drama. It is surprising that they also lost custody of their two children. The loss of custody prompted Kate to file for a separation.

2
Lindsay Looked To Nancy Meyers As A Mother Figure After Moving To California

Some are familiar with the name, Nancy Meyers. It’s possible that you recognize this director, producer, and screenwriter from some behind the scenes shots from The Parent Trap.

When Lindsay first moved to California, she sought out Nancy, possibly looking to her as a role model or mother figure. Meyers guided Lindsay in her first major role.

1
Michael Lohan Has Been Called A ‘Perfect Con Man’

Let’s talk about the darker side of Michael Lohan; he’s been called ‘the perfect con man’. Beneath his outwardly charming appearance and seemingly good intentions, lies a man who capitalizes on his daughter’s fame. Thus, the lyrics in Lindsay’s song, ‘Confessions of a Broken Heart’.