Jamie Lee Curtis Discusses Her Parents and Career

This is an updated version of a story first published on May 11, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. 

Jamie Lee Curtis, daughter of Hollywood icons Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, stumbled into acting after a friend’s suggestion led to a contract with Universal Studios at 19. Despite initial challenges, including being perceived as riding on her parents’ coattails, her breakout roles in “Trading Places” and “True Lies” solidified her career. Curtis, now 67, candidly discusses her unexpected journey and her distaste for horror, despite being a “scream queen.” She attributes her success to a series of pivotal roles that shaped her career trajectory.