Lindsay Lohan has the type of public life that many girls only dream of. She has starred in both movies and television and has achieved a national acclaim that borders on fan frenzy.

As this E! True Hollywood Story explains, life is pretty good for the teen sensation. She commands a hefty salary for every movie she makes; plus, her fledgling singing career is just taking off. But being in the public eye 24 hours a day can take its toll.

Exclusive interviews with her mother and family friends demonstrate how little Lindsay went from being just a pretty face to a top-rated star. Hear how she got her first breaks in commercial acting and how early rejections almost made her give it all up.

Hear the tragic tale of her father, a man she loves despite his many shortcomings. And learn what's really behind the feud/nonfeud that Lohan has going with Hilary Duff.