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How LiLo Can Save Her Career

Starlet should take advice from Angie, Drew

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 30, 2009 9:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – It’s hard to imagine Lindsay Lohan as the next Julia Roberts, but that once seemed to be her destiny. After the DUIs, rehab, bad movies, and drama-ridden relationships, can she ever stage a comeback? The New York Daily News asked the experts for advice:

  • “Get involved in charitable work,” says a PR exec.
  • “Erase the LA bar scene from her social life,” advises a PR firm VP.

  • Take “jobs that may not be the best paying, but can build her acting credibility,” says a PRNewser editor.
  • Get tips from former bad girls Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore.
  • Poke fun at herself, as she did in the recent eHarmony spoof, more often.
  • Revive her former sweet image—“the edgy, grown-up thing has hurt her,” says a PR pro.
  • “Avoid discussing the volatility of her personal life with the media,” urges the VP.
  • Get “a great publicist,” says ... a publicist.

In this July 24, 2007 file photo, Lindsay Lohan, is shown in a booking mug released by the Santa Monica Police Department, Santa Monica, Calif., after her arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.
In this July 24, 2007 file photo, Lindsay Lohan, is shown in a booking mug released by the Santa Monica Police Department, Santa Monica, Calif., after her arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.   (AP Photo/Santa Monica Police, file)
Lindsay Lohan attends a private screening of 'Dinner with Friends' July 28, 2001 in Southhampton, New York.
Lindsay Lohan attends a private screening of 'Dinner with Friends' July 28, 2001 in Southhampton, New York.   (Getty Images)
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan pose as they arrive for the premiere of Freaky Friday at the El Capitan theater August 4, 2003 in Hollywood, California.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan pose as they arrive for the premiere of "Freaky Friday" at the El Capitan theater August 4, 2003 in Hollywood, California.   (Getty Images)
Lindsay Lohan appears during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios June 22, 2005 in New York City.
Lindsay Lohan appears during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios June 22, 2005 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
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COMMENTS
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Chad
Apr 30, 2009 7:27 AM CDT
And stop referring to her as 'Lilo'. What is this, E! Entertainment television? Give us some credible news stories already.
Chad
Apr 30, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Stop giving her media attention!
Robert_Dada
Apr 30, 2009 2:05 AM CDT
She's done. Let's move on.

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