Actress Jamie Lee Curtis discusses her stance on cosmetic surgery in a recent interview, stating emphatically, "Once you tamper with your facial features, you can't regain them."
In a career that has spanned over five decades, Jamie Lee Curtis has established herself as a versatile actress, seamlessly transitioning from horror to comedy and action genres.
Curtis made her breakthrough in the horror film "Halloween" in 1978, a refinement and enhancement of the genre that her mother, Janet Leigh, helped invent through her role in Psycho. This iconic role established Curtis as the quintessential "Scream Queen," a title she has reprised in multiple sequels and reboots.
Her early career was further cemented with roles in horror/thriller films such as The Fog (1980), Prom Night (1980), Terror Train (1980), and Roadgames (1981). However, it was her pivotal role in the comedy "Trading Places" (1983) that allowed her to break out of being typecast in horror. In this film, she played a streetwise hooker, a role that showcased her range and marked a key career transition.
Curtis's performance in "A Fish Called Wanda" (1988) solidified her talent in comedic roles. She received a BAFTA and Golden Globe nomination for her work in this critically acclaimed comedy film. Her range was further demonstrated in the action film "True Lies" (1994), where she starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Curtis's versatility was once again on display in the family comedy films "Freaky Friday" (2003) and its reboot, "Freakier Friday" (2025), where she played opposite Lindsay Lohan in a body-swap storyline. More recently, she has been a part of the ensemble cast in the mystery film "Knives Out" (2019) and the critically acclaimed "Everything Everywhere All at Once" (2022), a role that won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In addition to her film roles, Curtis has had successful TV roles, including her Golden Globe-winning performance in Anything but Love (1989–1992). Her career demonstrates a remarkable versatility, transitioning from horror icon to accomplished comedic and dramatic actress.
Curtis has been married to comic actor, director, and writer Christopher Guest since 1984, making her a baroness by marriage. She has expressed concerns about Hollywood's unrealistic beauty standards and the use of fillers, surgical enhancements, and cosmetic filters. Despite these concerns, she has given the impression of being a good sport in interviews.
As she prepares for her next notable role as Jessica Fletcher in the movie reboot of Murder, She Wrote, some reports suggest this will be her final role before retirement. However, Curtis does not seem ready to walk away from the movieverse just yet.
Jamie Lee Curtis's versatility in the movie-and-TV industry is evident as she seamlessly transitions from horror to comedy and action genres. Her roles in various movies and TV shows, such as 'A Fish Called Wanda,' 'True Lies,' and 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' demonstrate her talent in the entertainment world and her ability to work with celebrities in the industry.
