From 'Parent Trap' to Hollywood Stardom: Catching Up with Lindsay Lohan, Kat Graham, and More Campers!

More than twenty years have passed since fans were first introduced to The Parent Trap through the 1998 remake of the original 1961 film. Even today, viewers continue to sing along to the iconic tune "Let's get together, yeah, yeah, yeah!"

Starring Lindsay Lohan as the 11-year-old twins Annie James and Hallie Parker, the reboot garnered its own devoted fan following upon its release and the narrative still strikes a chord with many.

Many viewers associate nostalgia with the joyful experiences that occurred at Camp Walden. This particular location played a crucial role in bringing the girls together and fostering their sisterly bond. Additionally, it served as an inspiration for numerous fans who started enjoying Oreos dipped in peanut butter. During their time at camp, Annie and Hallie, who were named after director Nancy Meyers' daughters, formed their own formidable teams consisting of one to two best friends forever (BFFs) each.

Kat Graham's character Jackie and Hallie Meyers-Shyer's character Lindsay were there to support Annie when she played a prank on Hallie by placing her bed on the roof of her cabin. Similarly, Hallie had Courtney Wood's character Nicole, also known as Tie-Dye Girl, by her side when they set up a trap in the Navajo bunk.

Keep reading to find out what the most unforgettable campers from Camp Walden have been doing for the last twenty years, as well as where the camp leaders are now.

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‘Parent Trap’ Campers: Where Are They Now? Lindsay Lohan, Kat Graham and More

The Parent Trap, a beloved film that originally premiered in 1961, got a refreshing makeover in 1998. Over two decades later, fans are still joyfully singing the iconic tune, "Let's get together, yeah, yeah, yeah!"

The reboot, which features Lindsay Lohan portraying 11-year-old twins Annie James and Hallie Parker, garnered a devoted fan following upon its release and continues to have a profound impact on many.

For numerous viewers, the nostalgia revolves around the enjoyable experiences that occurred at Camp Walden. This setting played a significant role in bringing the girls together and strengthening their sisterly connection. Moreover, it served as inspiration for countless fans to adopt the habit of indulging in Oreos dipped in peanut butter.

At camp, Annie and Hallie, named after director Nancy Meyers' daughters, form their own super teams with one or two best friends each.

Annie receives support from Jackie (played by Kat Graham) and Lindsay (played by Hallie Meyers-Shyer) when she mischievously places Hallie's bed on the cabin roof. In return, Hallie has Nicole (played by Courtney Wood), also known as Tie-Dye Girl, by her side when the Navajo bunk is rigged with traps.

Scroll down to see what Camp Walden’s most memorable campers have been up to for the past two decades — and where the leaders of the camp ended up.

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Lindsay Lohan

Lohan skyrocketed to fame after her dynamic portrayal of Annie and Hallie. She gained recognition as a Disney star with roles in Get a Clue and Freaky Friday, followed by appearances in Mean Girls, Just My Luck, and Georgia Rule. However, her personal struggles overshadowed her success between 2007 and 2012, as she faced numerous court appearances due to substance abuse issues. Nevertheless, she made a comeback with a recurring role on Sick Note and the release of new music. Later, Lohan ventured into reality TV with her own series, Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club, and also served as a judge on The Masked Singer Australia. In 2022, she signed a deal with Netflix to star in multiple films, including Falling for Christmas.

On the romantic front, Lohan called off her long engagement to Egor Tarabasov in 2016. In November 2021, she excitedly announced her engagement to her longtime partner, Bader Shammas. Their marriage was confirmed by Us in July 2022. The news of their expecting their first child together was confirmed by Us in March 2023. Lohan gave birth to a baby boy named Luai in July 2023.

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Kat Graham

Graham's first venture into acting was as Jackie, one of Annie's closest friends at camp. Since then, she has been seen in various projects such as All Eyes on Me, The Holiday Calendar, Fashionably Yours, and Cut Throat City. One of her most noteworthy roles on television was portraying the witch Bonnie Bennett on The Vampire Diaries, followed by lending her voice to April O'Neil in Rise of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Rhythm/Blues in TrollsTopia. Furthermore, this talented star from Switzerland has also released three successful solo albums, including Toro Gato: Part II in 2022.

We verified in December 2014 that Graham ended his engagement with fiancé Cottrell Guidry after being engaged for two years. Graham initiated a relationship with producer Darren Genet in 2017. In May 2022, it was confirmed by Us that the couple got engaged a few weeks ago while on vacation in Mexico. Graham announced in July 2023 that the engagement was called off.

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Hallie Meyers-Shyer

Meyers' daughter, Meyers-Shyer, portrayed Lindsay, Annie's cabin mate in the movie. While she was asleep, someone pranked her by putting shaving cream on her hair. Following that, she appeared in other films such as What Women Want and The Affair of the Necklace. In 2017, she took after her mother and wrote and directed the film Home Again. Her mother acted as the producer for this Reese Witherspoon-led project.

In August 2018, Meyers-Shyer and her longtime partner, Ophir Tanz, got engaged. Since then, they have gotten married and recently welcomed their first child, a son named Julien Benedict, in April 2021.

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Courtney Woods

Woods’ only acting credit is her role as “Tie-Dye Girl” Nicole, who magically retrieved Hallie’s yellow duffle from the camp pile. She was born and raised in New York and is currently married to Jeremy Gilberto, with whom she has three daughters. In addition to her family life, Woods also founded Rose & Marigold Photography in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Michael Lohan Jr.

Michael Lohan, the brother of Lohan, played the character "Lost Boy at Camp" in the 1998 film. His role mainly revolved around the comical situation of being mistakenly sent to an all-girls camp and subsequently calling home to rectify the mistake. Apart from this, Michael has made appearances as himself on television shows like Living Lohan and Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club. He has also showcased his acting skills in the short film Razors and Balloons. After graduating from Ithaca College in 2010, this New York native has been employed in the real estate investment sector, specifically with the Nassimi Group, since 2016.

Michael married his longtime love, Nina Ginsberg in 2017 after dating for 10 years.

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Polly Holliday

Holliday portrayed Marva Kulp Sr., the owner of Camp Walden, who became well-known for her inquiry about strawberries in the mess hall to both Annie and Hallie. Unfortunately, their refusal stemmed from their severe allergy towards this fruit. Holliday also had a recurring role on Home Improvement and made appearances in Stick It and The Heartbreak Kid. She concluded her acting career with the film Fair Game in 2010. Additionally, she was inducted into the Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame in 2000 and has the distinction of being a two-time Golden Globe winner.

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Maggie Wheeler

Starring as Marva Kulp Jr., the daughter of Marva Kulp Sr. and an assistant at the summer camp, Wheeler, a native of New York, showcased her acting skills. Alongside her regular roles as Janice in Friends and Linda Gruenfelder in Everybody Loves Raymond, she also made an appearance in The Parent Trap. Additionally, she has been seen in popular shows such as Californication, Archer, and Shameless, where she showcased her talent. Not only that, but she also lent her voice to the character Trudy Pickering in The Addams Family.

Wheeler is happily married to Daniel Borden Wheeler and is blessed with two children.