Nancy Meyers, Lindsay Lohan And More Pen Touching Messages After The Parent Trap Actress Polly Holliday Dies

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Disney’s 1998 film “The Parent Trap,” starring Lindsay Lohan as twin sisters Annie and Hallie, continues to be a beloved classic in pop culture, nearly thirty years after its release. This lasting popularity can be attributed not only to Lohan’s captivating performance but also to the strong supporting cast, including character actress Polly Holliday. Regrettably, Holliday has recently passed away. Following the announcement of her death, Lohan, director Nancy Meyers, and many others have paid tribute to her.

In Nancy Meyers’ beloved family comedy (which is streamable with a Disney+ subscription), Polly Holliday plays the role of Marva Kulp Sr., the kind director and owner of Camp Walden. Holliday may only appear during the first third of the film, but the seasoned comedic actor plays her role to perfection. Meyers took to Instagram after learning about the late actress’ passing, and she shared a still from Parent Trap. Not only that, but the filmmaker also shared a sweet message in Holliday’s honor as her caption:

It’s heartbreaking to learn about Polly Holliday’s demise. Her warmth, humor, and exceptional talent made every scene she appeared in on The Parent Trap memorable. I recently watched her in All the President’s Men, and she was outstanding. My thoughts go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.

In the course of the film production, Holliday had the opportunity to act alongside Lindsay Lohan during the making of the Disney movie. Upon hearing about Holliday’s passing, Lohan expressed condolences by leaving a heartfelt comment under Nancy Meyers’ post. When recounting her memories, Lohan beautifully encapsulated her late colleague with some genuinely affectionate words.

Oh my goodness. 💔 what a beautiful woman inside and out. God bless and RIP Polly 🙏❤️🪽

Apart from expressing her sympathies, Lisa Ann Walter – known for portraying the witty and affectionate housekeeper Chessy in ‘The Parent Trap’ – also expressed surprise upon learning that it was Daryl Hannah who played Marva Kulp in a different movie.

It’s only now hitting me that she was the actress in that movie. She was amazing, and as expected, she played twins in “The Parent Trap” too. Rest In Peace, Polly.

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Polly Holliday was a multitalented actress whose career flourished on both stage and screen. On television, she gained significant fame when she portrayed Florence Jean “Flo” Castleberry in the popular ’70s sitcom, Alice. Later, she revisited the character of Flo, famous for her memorable phrase “Kiss my grits”, on a brief spin-off series titled Flo. For her performance as Flo in the original show, Holliday received two Golden Globe Awards and three consecutive Emmy nominations. Additionally, she was nominated for both a Golden Globe and an Emmy for her role in the spin-off. Throughout her career, Holliday also graced the screens of various films and television shows, including The Golden Girls, Mrs. Doubtfire, Home Improvement, and The Heartbreak Kid.

Despite having a minor role in The Parent Trap, the former Stick It star’s contribution to the movie remains impactful and significant. Lately, fans have been clamoring for a sequel to the Lindsay Lohan film because of her reunion with fellow cast member Elaine Hendrix (as Meredith Blake) in Freaky Friday. Whether or not a sequel will materialize isn’t certain, but Lisa Ann Walter suggests that it could potentially come to fruition.

The influence of the movie “The Parent Trap” endures powerfully, even without a follow-up, and it will continue to be a delightful addition in Polly Holliday’s film career. Here at TopMob, we offer our sympathies to Holliday’s family during this difficult period.

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2025-09-13 17:38