Lindsay Opts Out of "No Importance"

In the wake of harsh criticism that Lindsay Lohan has not been taking her recovery seriously, TMZ has learned that Lindsay has decided not to star in the upcoming "A Woman of No Importance" so she can focus on getting better.

Lohan's publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelnik, tells TMZ that Lindsay is putting herself first and "decided not to push herself." Lohan, says Sloane, will be taking a few more months of downtime before she embarks on the press tour for the upcoming "Georgia Rule."

"Importance" is set to star Annette Bening. This is the second time Lohan has missed on an opportunity to work with the Oscar-nominated actress. Bening was originally cast as Lilo's mother in the hit "Freaky Friday," but had to bow out.

Lindsay is still slated for "The Best Time of Our Lives," shooting with Keira Knightley in London this spring.

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1. finally she has done it
she will think about her health
i think this is a good decision

Posted at 4:09PM on Feb 1st 2007 by Siraj

2. It won't matter. She'll be back partying in a couple weeks.
She just doesn't want to give it up.
They say rehab isn't for those who need it, but for those who want it.

Posted at 5:41PM on Feb 1st 2007 by Puh der Baer

3. Hmmmmm, I wonder If she got kicked off the movie or she intentionally quit........only time will tell....I give her a week before she messes up again......and her career is definitly over anyway.......pity......

Posted at 5:25PM on Feb 1st 2007 by over

4. She decided to think about herself?? Isn't that what she's been doing and as a result of "thinking of herself", she shows up late to her movie sets and goes to the hospital because she is exhausted from partying too much and costing the movie millions of dollars??

Maybe next time she should "think about others" and not "herself" when it comes to being a professional "actress", but in her case not sure what to call her cause she is not an "actress"!!!

Posted at 4:23PM on Feb 1st 2007 by Bonita

5. Give the girl a break, she's young and dumb, were'nt we all at that age!!!!! People make mistakes and do foolish things, especially at a young age. WHO ARE YOU OR WE TO JUDGE. Most have been there, done that....and some change, some dont. ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME NOW, or her now. Let her be, everyone learns from their own mistakes:)

Posted at 4:28PM on Feb 1st 2007 by Savannah

6. Dosen't she mean so she can focus on shopping?

Posted at 5:07PM on Feb 1st 2007 by Whatever

7. Savannah, I agree, we who are older have alot of skeletons in our own closets. Without much of a parental figure to honestly help her this is a good thing. Mom's in it for mom.

Posted at 5:05PM on Feb 1st 2007 by Lenn K

8. See poeople. See what tabloid do to celebrities. She will be fine. What you think Farrah?? Any uneducated, racist comments for this white girl??

Posted at 8:44AM on Feb 2nd 2007 by amy

9. Wonder if she "bowed out" or if she was "refused employment." Hmmm...

Posted at 6:12PM on Feb 1st 2007 by Anonymous

10. If she wants to focus on getting better she she put a shotgun in her mouth and pull the trigger

Posted at 9:47AM on Feb 2nd 2007 by Hot Karl

11. It's refreshing to see Lindsay making GOOD choices for change. Her health is so much more important than taking on another Movie Role.

Besides what good would taking on the pressure of excepting another leading role in a movie IF SHE'S NOT AROUND TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS ???

This girl was burning the candle at both ends and it was only a matter of time before it " went out ". I hope she takes this new attitude on as " a permanent lifestyle. " Otherwise she will just be " another Statisic "

Posted at 1:16PM on Feb 2nd 2007 by The wise old owl

12. LIES

The 20 year old alcoholic whore & drug addict Lindsay Lohan was FIRED from the movie "A Woman of No Importance".

Lindsay Lohan was warned numerous times by ALL the Producers & Directors of her recent films that if she didn't straighten out her bizarre lifestyle NOW, her potential acting career would end NOW.

The spoiled rotten bitch Lindsay Lohan was too stupid and stoned to listen, so now her career is OVER.

YO Lindsay, maybe it's time to reconsider all those job offers from your numerous sexual partners in the XXX Industry. I hear they offer FREE drugs on set.

Posted at 6:09PM on Feb 1st 2007 by JET

13. Ha ha. She is well on her way to Tara-Reidville.

Posted at 6:58PM on Feb 1st 2007 by Christina Bodina

14. why not take a break...
...you are in it for the long term

well [at least] we hope so

take your time...

luck babe

[what?]

Posted at 4:43PM on Feb 2nd 2007 by herbiefrog

15. W
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is the story about Paris Hilton calling those two black guys the N-word?

Why are you keeping iot off your site?????

At least tell us why you won't publish it, ffs!

Posted at 7:48PM on Feb 1st 2007 by Darth Waiter

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