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Joe Simpson, father of Jessica and Ashlee, used his platform as executive producer on ABC drama ‘Women’s Murder Club’ to speak out about Lindsay Lohan at a press conference.
How do you feel about what’s happening to Lindsay? “I feel sad for her and for what she is going through. Teenagers become women and become adults and in this fast-paced life everyone struggles”
Is there a way to turn it around, and what would you advise her? “I’d tell her that it’s never too late. That’s what’s beautiful about Hollywood and our dreams, and I think she can definitely come back. She’s a wonderful actress with wonderful gifts.”
What’s the difference between Lindsay and, say Jessica, who have both struggled with fame? “They all make choices, all girls struggle. Both of my girls struggle with their own place — where they are flawed and make errors. We are human. Unfortunately, the whole world watches.”
Do you talk to them about it? “Of course we do. We talk all the time. That’s one of the reasons we stay close to our girls and try to be there when they need us and be away when they don’t.”
A hundred bucks says that when he talked about Lindsay’s “wonderful gifts” he cupped his hands out in front of his chest and winked at the reporters.