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Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter, who played mother and daughter respectively in the classic movie ‘The Parent Trap’ (1998), reconnected in a nostalgic and emotional way through ‘Dancing With the Stars’, which also ended up being a great dedication night. The classic actresses celebrated the film’s anniversary with a tearful moment that caught the attention of many fans of the movie. This reunion happens while the show is giving a huge boost of popularity to Lindsay Lohan’s first film and even potential roles for the young actress’s future.
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“We are not the ones crying, it is you.” That was the comment from Dancing With The Stars upon posting the clip of Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter meeting again. The video has Walter, who besides other roles was the beloved nanny Chessy, looking at Haupt in an incredibly loving way that just transported the spectators back to 1998. The incoming question thus is ‘Walter, why are you looking at her like that?’ followed again really sweetly: ‘I am looking at her as I have been looking at her for eleven years now. From the day she came out of the hospital.’ The closeness between the two women was very much emphasized and it reminded everybody why the connection of their characters was so great.
The opportunity could not be better – actually, the reunion was revealed on October 11th, a date that fans will defiantly note as the birthday of Annie and Hallie from the movie. The official Disney+ account wisely stated, “We’re ok, there’s just something in our eye! 😭❤️” Thus the shared feeling was very well illustrated. One user noted, “Chessie was undoubtedly the best maternal figure of our generation,” while another said, “the moment Chessy told Lindsay Lohan she knew she was the other twin my world flipped.”
The comment section transformed into a fictional haven for heavily loaded and emotionally stirred fans. “This is a healing week for many of us ❤️” posted a randomly sentimental viewer, while the next one could not help crying and very dramatically wrote, “Crying- I am going to need a tissue box on Tuesday night 😭😭” referring to the episode that is going to be devoted to the film. The nostalgia was so powerful that many people declared they would rewatch the film at once, with one fan proclaiming, “Im bout watch Parent Trap right neeoooww🥲🥲🥰🥰.”
A number of comments highlighted the scenes that, notwithstanding being decades gone, still resonate. One of the users quoted the now famous line of Chessy: “I’m gonna make you something to eat. What would you like? Anything? You know what? Doesn’t matter. I’m just gonna whip up everything we got.” The user as her replied, “Still one of my favorite movies” – this was undoubtedly the opinion of many users as shown by the enthusiastic replies. Another person simply said, “Best scene in the whole movie,” without mentioning which moment they were referring to – there were definitely a lot of contenders.
The reunion fanned the dreams of more Parent Trap content where an up-beat fan wrote, “We need a parent trap 2 with everyone.” Nevertheless, a comment from a person watching, “I just love that they are real-life friends!” indicates that the off-screen friendship between Hendrix and Walter is what makes their on-screen chemistry stronger.
For the millennials who watched the movie during their childhood, the reunion was a real strong hit. “I had a baby and cried watching this scene 😩 #millennialmom” was the comment of one user, meaning the witnessing has come of how the touching impact of the film has gone along with the audience. Another user summed up the whole thing in a perfect manner: “27 years later, still crying over this scene. 🎬😭”.
The night of the dedication would be very emotional, which one viewer indicated by stating, “Elaine and Danielle should take the last spot because I will be sobbing.” The audience is already preparing themselves with snacks, as another commenter wrote, “Getting some Oreos and peanut butter for the occasion” – that combination being a tribute to the film’s most popular snack pair.
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The coming together of the two actresses is not only about the film that was so important for children’s upbringing but also the fact that it has been creating meaningful relationships for even more years. Such reactions indicate that some movies, as well as the bonds depicted in them, are really immortal. To exemplify the point, one viewer opined, “This season’s all about Parent Trap and it just makes my heart happy! ❤️ We love Chessy!” The emotional reunion of the two actresses, Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter, has been like a breathtaking reminder of the reason why the movie is still a classic that is able to connect with hearts of the different age groups. Alan Bersten has been a key part of Elaine’s journey on the show. Elaine also paid tribute to Giorgio Armani with her fashion choices. Additionally, Alan and Elaine recreated an iconic scene from the film for Disney week. Finally, Lindsay Lohan fans went wild over a question Alan asked.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
