Michael Lohan, who in my opinion is a gross opportunist who will do anything to get attention for himself, has released an audio recording of a taped phone conversation with his daughter Lindsay Lohan for online streaming on RadarOnline. Daddy Lohan claims this recording, the first in a series he secretly taped presumably without Lindsay‘s knowledge, is proof that his daughter desperately needs his help. To me, it’s proof that Lindsay needs to stop calling her father:
It’s a shocking side of actress Lindsay Lohan we’ve never heard or seen before — three minutes of a recorded audio tape revealing her heart-wrenching and desperate plea for help. The tape, obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com, is the first of several which were recorded from phone calls Lindsay and her mom Dina made to Lindsay’s dad Michael Lohan. Lindsay’s father has been publicly saying that she needs help and is in a fragile state. He released this tape in an attempt to prove his point and to disprove those around Lindsay who are saying she’s fine. The tape reveals a tortured and inconsolable Lindsay. At times she wails and sobs uncontrollably— at others, she whimpers like a child as she complains about problems with her family and ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson. “Mommy says that I’m worse than you were,” Lindsay can be heard crying to her dad. “And she’s defending…She doesn’t back me…she doesn’t stand by me.” Lindsay continues, “No one cares about me. They don’t, by the way. It’s about how they feel, not how I feel. It’s not about me. It’s never been about me, unless I fight for it.”
While I am solidly on Team Lindsay here, I have to admit that it is very sad to hear her in such a desperate state. Who knows what caused this breakdown but taken out of context, it could’ve come from any situation. While I agree that Lindsay could benefit greatly from the help, love and care of loved ones, I absolutely do NOT believe that “someone” should be Michael Lohan. He has proved time and time again that he will do anything to exploit his family for his own personal gain. If you are so inclined, you can hear the entire recording HERE. Say what you will about L. Lo, it’s a bit heartbreaking to hear her in this state. It’s even more disheartening to think that her father is very likely to cause for much of her desperation.
UPDATE: Lindsay Lohan has updated her official Twitter profile in response to her father’s release of these recordings. After the jump, check out what she has to say on the matter …
My fathers such a loser & those recordings are from years ago. To release personal things is foul enough, but to edit them. I used to think / That he needed the book for dummies on learning how to be a father. Haha-he’s needs the book for dummies on HOW TO BE A MAN. / Thank you to my fans for all of your support I luv you all so much! And I’m lucky to have great family & friends THAT ARE in my life & are / Positive influences! So much going on in the world, let’s focus on putting our energy into the RIGHT things :) … Love you all.
HMMM … why am I not surprised that the recordings Daddy Lohan is releasing are from the past. He just grosses me out. Sounds like Linds is rolling with the punches, as usual. I do hope she is OK.
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So sad. Even the kids with the best parents can wind up having all sorts of issues or a tough time in life, but with parents like this the poor kid barely stood much of a chance. I heard somewhere awhile back that Dina Lohan was partying with Lindsay while she was still underage. Then she has this guy for a dad? Wow. I feel bad for her.
Maybe now that Britney is under control Jamie Spears can step in to help Lindsay.
The best thing she could do is to ditch both of her parents. They are appalling. She used to be such a promising actress. Now, not so much. She’s caught in a vicious cycle and can’t get out. What a waste of talent.
honestly, my heart breaks for this girl. she never had a chance in life with the parents she has.
I hate that Michael did this but if it benefits Lindsay, I’m all for it. I want Lindsay to get the help she deserves. She’s a total mess and she’s not doing anything to help herself, and neither is Dina. She could careless. Why do you think she pawned Ali off on Lindsay? Cause she doesn’t care about anything but herself. I know that Michael is doing this more for his benefit, but I have to believe that some where deep down inside of himself, he does care about his kids. It might not be the best way to help Lindsay, but it may just be the only way to get her the help she needs. I also realize it also could backfire and I hope to god it doesn’t. I hope that Linsday realizes that she needs help or she’s going to die like Health Ledger. Do we want to see another young star die like that? I sure don’t!
eh, i don’t think i have any sympathy.
the man has been a loser skeeve for years. lindsay is a grownup… choosing to call the guy was her own idea.
besides, she has been of the “any publicity is good publicity” camp for a while now. maybe they’re *both* eating this up.
As Michael is so wrong let us not forget the real garbage that is Dina. If rumours are to believed she is the one supplying Lindsay with drugs and has been wh*ring her out since out she was 10. So pathetic. Michael is so out of line with this but he is obviously not smart and is cut off and my feeling is he feels it is his only plan of defense. Dina should be jailed immediately with no rights near ANY of her children
That is SO SO SO SAD! She definitely has some inner demons that she deals with. Which makes sense why she has her addictions that she struggles with. From the things she said, it sounds like there is definitely a family history of emotional illness as well. I hope she can get the help she needs to deal with her past and get on track for a brighter future. That was just heartbreaking…. And Trent, if anything, you posting that made me feel more sympathy for her. I don’t think it was bad of you to post at all. Thanks for being my fave gossip blogger! :)
Whether you agree or disagree with what Michael Lohan has done, you’re pushing his agenda by featuring the link and doing a write up about it. I really don’t care for Lindsey Lohan or any other d-list actress who spends there time in a chemically induced stupor, wracking up DUI’s and being the example of what is wrong with Hollywood. But any press is good press, so as long as the celeb rags and our beloved gossip bloggers keep talking about their shameful expolits, they will keep doing what they do. It’s when we stop talking about them that they realize they have nothing and will hopefully seek the help they need!
I couldn’t bring myself to listen to the recording… Just reading about it was enough for me. She should get her little sister away from them and neither of them should ever look back. Let Dina and Michael ROT, with NO access to either of the children that they love to exploit.
I DID listen to the recording… TWICE. And I can’t understand any of it, other than the fact that she was upset and whiney. Michael Lohan ain’t winning any Father of the Year award any time soon!
My question after listening to the recording, is why wasn’t he responding? If he was, why couldn’t you hear it. It is almost as if the recording was edited in a way that it makes Lindsey sound as though she is just letting it all out and he’s just listening. The comments she makes sound as though she is responding to something being said to her. It seems to me like he has recorded this conversation, then had the recording edited to sound as though she is unstable, and is now using this to make money by selling the rights of the recording and is trying to get at Lindsey’s money. I question the entire validity of the recording.
this is ridiculous!!! absolutely ridiculous!! I’m going to do lindsay a favor and choose not to listen to the tape.. what an ass!
Lindsay needs someone that will help her heal and become strong again.
Did not listen because I think it’s so gross that he posted it! I hope that he can and will be prosecuted. Not sure if it’s possible or not. Disgusting. If his goal is to get her into treatment, releasing it to the public doesn’t help. You take that shiz to a judge! Absolutely awful. Now I do feel sorry for Lindsay.
Lindsay is putting her father on blast right now on Twitter:
lindsaylohan: My fathers such a loser & those recordings are from years ago. To release personal things is foul enough, but to edit them. I used to think
lindsaylohan: That he needed the book for dummies on learning how to be a father. Haha-he’s needs the book for dummies on HOW TO BE A MAN.
p.s. When I say “he posted it”, I mean Lindsay’s Dad not Trent! Just to be clear.
Wow, to all these folks bitching at Trent for posting this, please remember that you wouldn’t know that this was here IF YOU WEREN’T TROLLING CELEBRITY GOSSIP SITES!!! Trent is only doing his job and keeping those of of who are curious in the know… if you don’t like it, don’t flipping read it, but don’t shoot the messenger.
Tah. Rain. Wreck. All of them.
I feel so bad for her. She would be so much better if she didn’t have such screwed up parents. I remember when she went to that one place…where was it in Colorado or something? She seemed a whole lot better then…then she came back in the real world to her parents. They should be ashamed of themselves. I’ve always rooted for L.Lo to pick herself up like Britney did and still am!
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