Last updated on: June 16, 2025
Dina Lohan is the mother of actress Lindsay Lohan. She is a TV personality and ex-singer and dancer. Dina rose to fame when Lindsay became a Hollywood celebrity. She assisted in managing her daughter’s early career.
Quick Facts About Dina Lohan
| Full Name | Donata Melina Nicolette Sullivan Lohan |
| Birthdate | September 15, 1962 |
| Occupation | TV Personality, Producer, Former Singer & Dancer |
| Husband/Wife | Michael Lohan (Ex-Husband, divorced in 2007) |
| Education | Studied performing arts (specific institutions not known) |
| Age
Height |
63 years and 2 months old
1.73 m |
| Parents | Ann Sullivan, John L Sullivan |
| Siblings | Matt Sullivan, Paul Sullivan |
| Children | Lindsay Lohan, Aliana Lohan, Dakota Lohan, Michael Lohan Jr. |
| Net Worth | Estimated $1 million (as of 2025) |
She is also the mother of Michael Jr., Ali, and Dakota “Cody” Lohan.
Early Life and Family
Dina’s proper name is Donata Melina Nicolette Sullivan. She was born on September 15, 1962, in New York City. She grew up in a Catholic household. She has Irish and Italian ancestry. She has two brothers named Matt and Paul.
Dina loved singing and dancing when she was a kid. She dreamed of being a performer and did everything to make it happen.
Career in Entertainment
Dina began as a singer and dancer. She later transitioned to television. She was in a reality television show in 2008 titled “Living Lohan”. It was televised on E! and depicted her life with her daughter Ali. Dina was also a producer for the series.
She appeared on other TV programs as well, such as:
- Celebrity Big Brother (2019)
- Millionaire Matchmaker
- Dr. Phil
- Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn
They labeled many of her “a momager,” or a mom who is also a manager. Some admired her for taking care of her children. Others believed she was overdoing it.
Marriage and Children
Dina married Michael Lohan in 1985. They had four children together:
- Lindsay Lohan – actress and businesswoman
- Michael Lohan Jr. – business worker, married with two children
- Aliana Lohan – singer and model
- Dakota Lohan – model
Dina and Michael’s marriage was troubled. They separated in 2007. Dina then stated Michael had a drinking problem and was abusive. She thinks this happened to Lindsay as well.
Legal Issues
Dina also faced legal issues. In 2013, she was arrested for driving drunk. She was racing her car in Long Island. In 2020, she got arrested once again after a car accident. She was charged with DWI (Driving While Intoxicated).
She was sentenced to 18 days in jail and 5 years of probation in 2021. She also lost her license for a while and had to complete a DWI program.
She also suffered from financial issues. She filed for bankruptcy in 2018. She was attempting to save her house from the bank. She claimed she owed more than $1.7 million.
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Public Image
Dina has been everywhere in the news. There are people who support her. There are those who claim she made poor decisions. Others have viewed her as a loving mother, while yet others claim she made her children too prominent.
She has discussed her life at length in numerous interviews. She has even appeared on Dr. Phil to discuss her family issues. She has even had very public arguments with some of her children, but they do appear to have reconciled in later years.
Relationship With Lindsay Now
Dina and Lindsay also had some issues in the past. They did not always see eye to eye. But nowadays, their relationship appears to be more solid. Dina was glad when Lindsay married Bader Shammas in 2022. She continues to support her children and remain close to her family.
