Jamie Lee Curtis is a well-known American actress, director, author, and producer who has already achieved considerable success in the entertainment business.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Jamie Lee Curtis |
|---|---|
| Age | 62 Years |
| Nick Name | The Scream Queen, The Queen of Screams, The Body |
| Birth Name | Jamie Lee Curtis |
| Birth Date | 1958-10-22 |
| Gender | Female |
| Profession | Actress |
| Place Of Birth | Santa Monica, California, U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous For | Being an American actress, author, and activist. |
| Spouse | Christopher Guest |
| Children | Two; Annie and Thomas (Adopted) |
| Father | Tony Curtis |
| Mother | Janet Leigh |
| Political Inclination | Democratic |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Net Worth | $ 60 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Married Date | December 18, 1984 |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Siblings | Allegra Curtis, Kelly Curtis, Alexandra Curtis |
| Weight | 62 Kg |
Jamie Lee Curtis Biography
Jamie Lee Curtis was born in the American city of Santa Monica, California. Her parents were stars, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. After her parents divorced in 1962, her mother remarried Robert Brandt. She has many siblings from her father’s prior marriages.
Curtis received her schooling at Westlake School and later at Beverly Hills High School. In 1976, she enrolled in the University of the Pacific in California but left after a month to pursue her acting career.
Jamie Lee Curtis Height, Weight
Jamie is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 68 kg. Her silver hair and blue eyes match her skin. She was a 38C breast size, a 10 shoe size, and a size 2 dress. Her physical stature is 33-27-33 inches.
Career
Curtis made her film debut in 1978 with the horror film Halloween. After the film became the highest-earning independent film of the time, Curtis’ name was put on the list of the most coveted Hollywood newcomers. Following her performance, she was cast in numerous subsequent horror films, giving her the label “scream queen.”
Her next major appearance was in the 1980 film The Fog, which got mixed reviews but was a commercial success. Curtis received the Canadian Genie Award for Best Foreign Actress the same year for her performance in the horror movie Prom Night. Throughout the 1980s, Curtis continued to feature in horror films. In 1983, she won a BAFTA for best supporting actress for her performance in the film Trading Places.
Curtis first appeared on television in Columbo in 1989. She later starred in the comedy Anything But Love until 1992. Curtis’ performance garnered her a Golden Globe and a People’s Choice Award. She has received another Golden Globe nomination for her role on TNT’s The Heidi Chronicles. One of her last television appearances was in Nicholas’ Gift, a CBS television movie. Curtis has been in a number of television series in recent years, including NCIS, where he appeared for five episodes in 2012.
Curtis co-starred alongside Lindsay Lohan in the 2003 Disney family flick Freaky Friday. She received a Golden Globe nomination for the part. In 2006, the actress announced her retirement from acting in order to dedicate more time to her family. She has since acted in the Disney flicks Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2007) and You Again (2008). (2010).
Jamie Lee Curtis’s Net Worth in 2024
Jamie Lee Curtis has continued to generate money since her breakthrough film, Scream Queen. Her wildly successful children’s novels have also benefitted her financially. Her net worth is now estimated to be $60 million as of February 2024 with room for growth in the near future.
Jamie Lee Curtiss Husband, Marriage, Children
Curtis has been married to Christopher Guest since December 18, 1984, and her personal life reflects this. When she first saw a portrait of him in Rolling Stone, she told her friend Debra Hill, “Oh, I’m going to marry that man.” Five months later, she married him. Their two adopted children are Annie, born in 1986, and Thomas, born in 1996. Because of her intersex birth, she was assumed to be unable to carry children. She is also the godmother of Jake Gyllenhaal, an actor.
Curtis is an ardent supporter of the American Foundation for Equal Rights and the 2016 Human Rights Campaign. She also works with the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation and is a major advocate for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
