Lindsay Lohan nearly missed out on the opportunity to star in her new movie 'Labour Pains' - because insurance companies refused to cover her.

Actors with a history of drink and drug abuse tend to have problems gaining cover from insurers - but they are unable to work on a movie without it.

And Lohan, who is still on probation from two driving under the influence (DUI) arrests last year, nearly missed out on the role because the movie's producer, Rick Schwartz, had such difficulty persuading an insurance company to put the actress on its books.

A source tells the New York Daily News: "(Schwartz) could only find one insurance company to cover her, and even then he really had to vouch for her."

Lohan reportedly plays a young woman who pretends she is pregnant to avoid getting fired and producers are glad they went to so much trouble to get her on board - as everyone on the set has been stunned by her dedication to the job.

Co-producer Celine Rattray says: "She has really impressed us with her work ethic. She is rehearsing every day with energy and focus. She is lovely to her co-stars and the crew.

"We got her insured in the film, and our insurance and bond reps have also been impressed with her good behaviour.

"Whatever personal issues she may have had in the past, it is clear to me that work is her total priority."

Source: http://breakingnews.iol.ie