Biography of Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis (born November 22, 1958, in Santa Monica, California) is an American actress and writer, known as one of the icons of the horror genre. She is the daughter of acting couple Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. She rose to fame in 1978 with her role as Laurie Strode in John Carpenter's Halloween. The role earned her the nickname "scream queen" and made her a regular in the franchise, including the latest film, Halloween Ends (2022).
Curtis's notable works include the films Trading Places (1983), Pitch Perfect (1985), True Lies (1994), for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe, My Girl (1991), A Fish Called Wanda (1988), All About My Mother (2002), and her voice work in the animated film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009). In 2022, she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Everything Everywhere.
In 2025, Jamie Lee starred in the Stepparents sequel, Freaky Friday 2, and continues to work actively in film and television. In addition to acting, she is the author of 13 children's books, including the popular Today I Feel... series.
She is 170 cm tall and weighs approximately 58 kg. She has been married to director Christopher Guest since 1984, and together they are raising two adopted children. She has over 7 million followers on Instagram (@jamieleecurtis), where she shares moments from her life, thoughts on aging and mental health, and advocates for body positivity and against plastic surgery.
From the iconic "final girl" of horror films to an Oscar winner in adulthood, Jamie Lee Curtis has become a symbol of strength, talent, and natural beauty. She inspires many with her candor, humor, and self-confidence.
