When asked if the request freaked her out a bit, for which Lohan replied: “It did, I’m from New York, I was born and raised there so I was a little intimidated.”
During the interview, Lohan said she had been studying Islam but did not confirm if she was planning to convert to the religion.
She told the reporters: “Out of respect to certain countries that I go to, I feel more comfortable acting the same as the other women. That’s just a personal respect issue for me.”
A spokeswoman for Heathrow Airport said: “Heathrow respects the cultural and religious needs of all passengers travelling through the airport. We work hard to provide our passengers with great service while ensuring everyone remains safe and secure.”
A Home Office spokeswoman said: “Border Force checks the passports of passengers who come into the country and pass through the UK border. Those who land at a UK airport to catch a connecting flight would usually have their documentation checked by airline or airport staff to ensure it was valid for their onward journey.”