WHILE Lindsay Lohan stayed home to be a good girl, her Machete costars and director came out in full force at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles to promote the new movie.

But was there just a little animosity toward the fresh-out-of-rehab actress for her no-show? Not at all it seems!

Although a source revealed that “she really wanted to come,” Lindsay apparently decided to avoid the event to maintain her sobriety.

Even director Robert Rodriguez wasn’t disappointed with Lilo‘s non-presence, saying: “There’s three more premieres coming up, she she’ll see one of them.”

And the head honcho said giving Lindsay the role wasn’t a risk at all.

“Have you seen it? She’s great! She’s great in the movie. You’ll see that she’s perfect for it,” said Rodriguez.

Well if perfect means playing a drug enthusiast who appears naked through most of the movie, then perfect it is!

Venezuelan babe Electra Avellan, who plays Nurse Mona is the flick, also took time to chat about her co-star, describing her as “the funnest, most professional, amazing” girl.

“I’m sad that she had to go through those things, but I’m very proud of her because she’s back on top,” said Avellan. “She’s working right now. It’s like, she went straight to set. She had to miss this premiere to go to work.”

Intriguing! But it gets better, when Avellan tells us just how badass Lindsay can be.

“She taught me how to kick ass!” revealed the 24-year-old. “She was like, ‘You have to do it sexy. You can’t look like a bitch!’ and I’m like ‘OK!’ so [she] taught me exactly how to move and turn my heard and my back. Amazing!”

Machete himself stepped up to the plate, as actor Danny Trejo recounts how he was very impressed with Lindsay’s attitude.

“Her personal life is her personal life,” said Trejo. “On set she’s an absolute pro: on time, brings it and fun to work with. She’ll be alright.”

If she’s good enough for them, she’s good enough for the rest of us!

The movie opens nationwide on September 3 in the US.

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