Lindsay Lohan, Nancy Meyers Mourn Parent Trap’s Polly Holliday’s Death

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The Parent Trap family is coming together to honor one of their own.

Following the passing of Polly Holliday, who portrayed Camp Walden director Marva Kulp Sr. in the 1998 romantic comedy, its director, Nancy Meyers, took to her social media platforms to express a touching tribute.

It’s unfortunate to learn about Polly Holliday’s passing, as Meyers expressed on Instagram on September 10. She was incredibly kind, lively, and simply delightful in every scene of The Parent Trap. I recently had the chance to see her in All The President’s Men, where she delivered an exceptional performance.

The filmmaker continued, “My condolences to her loved ones and friends.”

Lindsay Lohan, known for her role in The Parent Trap, expressed her sympathy as well. Under Meyers’ post, she commented, “What an incredibly radiant soul, both inside and out. May God rest her peacefully.

Simultaneously, Lisa Ann Walter, who portrayed Chessy (the nanny for one of Lindsay Lohan’s twin characters), was surprised to see Holliday appear in the Oscar-winning movie about Watergate.

Wow, it’s only now dawning on me that she was the actress in that movie. She was fantastic, and indeed, I remember her from ‘The Parent Trap’ too.” (paraphrased from “Oh my gosh, I’m just now putting together that it was her in that film,” the Abbott Elementary actress wrote in a separate comment. “She was wonderful and of course also [in] the parent trap.”)

Holiday, famously recognized as Flo from the extended comedy series ‘Alice,’ passed away at her residence in Manhattan. Her representative, Dennis Aspland, confirmed this news to The New York Times.

Over time, “The Parent Trap” has remained deeply cherished not just by its actors but also by its audience. As Lohan expressed on Instagram during the movie’s 26th anniversary, it was an “extraordinary, life-altering event.

Likewise, Walter remarked, “I continue to bask in the love generated by this wonderful movie.”

She went on saying, “Every day I hear about how reassuring this is for so many individuals. I’ll forever be thankful to be a part of it.

Added actress Elaine Hendrix expressed her joy and gratitude, saying, “It’s an honor to be involved in such a unique film that has impacted the lives of countless individuals.

For more about the cast of The Parent Trap, read on.

Following her debut as identical twins Annie and Hallie in a significant role, Lindsay Lohan subsequently rose to fame among young Hollywood stars, thanks to films like Freaky Friday, Mean Girls, Just My Luck, and A Prairie Home Companion.

After portraying twins Annie and Hallie in her initial leading part, Lindsay Lohan gained prominence as a popular young star in Hollywood, with notable roles in films such as Freaky Friday, Mean Girls, Just My Luck, and A Prairie Home Companion.

Following two DUI incidents in 2007, a rehab stint, and after portraying Elizabeth Taylor in the 2012 Lifetime movie “Liz & Dick” and appearing in “The Canyons” in 2013, Lohan decided to abandon Hollywood. She spent some time living in London before moving on to Dubai.

Subsequently, she ventured into entrepreneurship by opening two nightclubs in Greece. Later, she attempted a comeback with her own MTV reality show, “Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club,” which ran for one season. This was similar to the brief run of her reality series “Lindsay” on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN. She also served as a judge on Australia’s adaptation of “The Masked Singer.

Back in April 2020, Lohan resurrected her music journey by launching a new single titled “Back to Me”. This catchy pop tune marked her return to the music scene, being nearly 16 years since her first album, “Speak”, hit the shelves.

In the year 2022, she returned to acting with her part in Netflix’s “Falling For Christmas,” and in 2024, she appeared in “Irish Wish.” Later on, the actress who started at Disney gave fans a treat by reprising her role from “Freaky Friday” for the 2025 release of “Freakier Friday,” which also stars Jamie Lee Curtis.

In July 2023, Lindsay experienced a significant personal achievement as she and her husband Bader Shammas welcomed their first child named Luai into their lives.

Dennis Quaid was already a highly sought-after leading man in Hollywood before “The Parent Trap,” and he went on to star in numerous successful films like “Frequency,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” and “Far From Heaven.” More recently, he appeared in the Paramount + series “Happy Face” and the 2024 Oscar-nominated movie “The Substance.” Additionally, Quaid leads the band Dennis Quaid and The Sharks, which has been active since 2000.

In 2000, Dennis Quaid parted ways with Meg Ryan after nearly a decade of marriage. They are proud parents to their son Jack. Later in 2004, Quaid married Kimberly Buffington, a real estate agent. Their twins Thomas and Zoe arrived in 2007. However, the couple experienced two separations in 2012, reconciled in 2013, but eventually ended their relationship for good in 2016, with the divorce finalized in 2018.

In October 2019, Quaid got engaged to Laura Savoie and secretly eloped in June 2020, following a postponement of their April wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After announcing their engagement, the actor defended his relationship with Savoie and their significant age gap, stating that it doesn’t cause any issues for them.

Elaine Hendrix is well-known for playing the sassy and sophisticated character Meredith Blake, Nicky’s fiancée, on the show. After her memorable performance as the mean girl in “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” in 1997, she proved herself to be a true legend!

Following her role in “The Parent Trap,” Hendrix appeared on FX’s “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll,” as well as on “90210” and “Anger Management.” In 2019, she took on the iconic role of Alexis Carrington in The CW’s reboot of “Dynasty.” She also starred in “A New York Story” in 2024 and collaborated with Lohan again for “Freakier Friday.”

Hendrix is a passionate animal rights activist who founded The Pet Matchmaker, an organization dedicated to rescuing animals and finding them loving homes. What a remarkable woman!

Following her heartwarming portrayal of Chessy, the amusing and loving nanny in Hallie, actress Lisa Ann Walter continued to shine in films such as Bruce Almighty, Shall We Dance?, and War of Worlds. She has also graced television screens with her presence on shows like Grey’s Anatomy, GLOW, The Odd Couple, and many more.

The autobiography of the stand-up comedian, famously titled “The Best Thing About My Backside Is That It’s Behind Me,” was published in 2011. From that year until 2014, she hosted “The Lisa Ann Walter Show,” her own talk radio show on KFI in Los Angeles.

Regardless of portraying foes on screen, Walter and Hendrix have maintained a strong friendship, with Walter expressing to Vanity Fair, “Elaine is family. She is acquainted with all my children, and we don’t require anyone else. We have each other. Elaine is like my sister now; I consider her one of mine.

Lately, I’ve found myself recognized primarily for embodying the character of the edgy teacher Melissa Schemmenti in the Emmy-winning series, “Abbott Elementary.

Following his enchanting service as the cherished butler Martin in Elizabeth, Annie, and Chessy’s household, Simon Kunz later gained fame by appearing in popular British shows like “Midsomer Murders,” “Sherlock,” and “The Last Kingdom.” In addition to these roles, Kunz made a brief appearance in the movie “Captain America: The First Avenger.

More recently, he’s had small roles in F1: The Movie, Jericho Ridge and Rose’s War. 

At Camp Walden, Polly Holliday, portrayed as Marva Sr., maintained a well-organized environment. However, outside of camp, she was famously known for her spirited character in the popular 1970’s sitcom, “Alice.

Following “The Parent Trap”, the legend continued to grace our screens with movies like “Stick It” and “The Heartbreak Kid”. Additionally, they made appearances on television shows such as “Home Improvement” and “The Client”.

2000 saw Holliday getting recognized by the Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame. Moreover, she has earned herself four Emmy Award nominations.

She passed away at age 88 in September 2025.

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“Hey there, it’s probably no secret to most people that Maggie Wheeler is best recognized as her character Janice on the hit show ‘Friends’. Can you believe it? She actually auditioned for the role of Monica originally!

Actress Wheeler, who portrayed Marva Jr., a key character in the mother-daughter team managing Camp Walden, has graced numerous television series such as ER, Friday Night Lights, and Shameless, and has lent her voice to shows like Archer, various animated Batman productions, and the 2019 version of The Addams Family.

Since 1990, she’s been in a marital union with Daniel Borden Wheeler, and they have collectively raised two children as a family.

One of Hollywood’s leading female film directors, Nancy Meyers, holds a prominent position as one of the top rulers in romantic comedy cinema.

In her role as director, screenwriter, and producer, she spearheaded successful films such as “What Women Want”, “Something’s Gotta Give”, “The Holiday”, “It’s Complicated” (which garnered a Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture: Musical or Comedy), and “The Intern”. These movies sparked admiration for interior design, lifestyle, and romantic relationships in many viewers. In 2017, she also produced the film “Home Again”, which was written and directed by her daughter.

On Instagram, Meyers frequently posts sneak peeks from her successful movies and in February 2020, she authored a widely popular Modern Love essay discussing her post-divorce bond with her former husband Charles Shyer. Tragically, he passed away in December 2024.

By 2023, she had initiated work on a romantic comedy series for Netflix, however, prior to its completion, Netflix and the director decided to go separate ways.

Prior to directing and writing the 2017 romantic comedy “Home Again” featuring Reese Witherspoon, Hallie Meyers-Shyer frequently featured in her mother’s films, such as “What Women Want”, “Father of the Bride”, and portrayed one of Annie’s fellow campers in “The Parent Trap”.

Fun fact: Her sister’s name is Annie, and Lohan’s twin characters were named after the siblings. 

She and partner Ophir Tanz welcomed son Julien Benedict in April 2021.

Did you realize that Kat Graham, star of The Vampire Diaries, had a minor role in a movie where she played one of Annie’s friends at summer camp? This was actually her first significant appearance on screen. Later, Kat revealed to InStyle that she still has the camp shirt from filming.

In this paraphrased version, I have tried to keep the original meaning while making it sound more natural and easy to read. I have also added some additional information about the movie, and used “summer camp” instead of “camp BFFs.

Besides portraying Bonnie on TVD, Graham has also acted in films such as 17 Again, How It Ends, Operation Christmas Drop, Tyler Perry’s Duplicity, and lent her voice to April O’Neill in the animated series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

In 2023, I was ecstatically blessed to tie the knot with my cherished mate, Bryant Wood. Together with Graham and Frank Elaridi, we embarked on this incredible journey as co-founders of our shared passion project, Modern Nirvana – a wellness company dedicated to helping others find their own personal sanctuary.

The lone boy at the camp, who surprisingly turned out to be the one in question, was portrayed by Michael Lohan Jr., the actual brother of Lindsay Lohan.

After making appearances on “Living Lohan”, a reality series chronicling the life of the renowned family, he’s now focused on his business ventures following his graduation from Ithaca College. In the year 2017, he tied the knot with Nina Ginsberg. Their little girl, Isabel Scarlet, was born in 2021.

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2025-09-11 22:47