Jamie Lee Curtis has spent decades as one of Hollywood’s most beloved and recognizable stars, but according to her, she’s never felt more beautiful than she does right now at age 66. The “Halloween” and “Everything Everywhere All At Once” star shared her candid thoughts on aging and self-confidence during a special New York City screening of Disney’s upcoming sequel, “Freakier Friday.”
“I am so much more beautiful now than I have ever been in my entire life,” Curtis told Page Six. “That’s because I am living a truth that I feel very comfortable in — and I don’t wear makeup.”
Curtis stars once again alongside Lindsay Lohan in “Freakier Friday,” the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2003 body-swap hit. But while the sequel is creating buzz, Curtis made it clear that her current glow-up has nothing to do with Hollywood glam and everything to do with personal growth.
Jamie Lee Curtis Reflects on Family Legacy and Aging in Hollywood
GettyCurtis, the daughter of silver screen legends Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, said she’s especially grateful for her career’s resurgence because of what she witnessed her parents endure as they aged.
“I watched my parents lose the thing they loved,” she said. “The thing they loved that gave them fame, attention, art, creativity — it was taken away because they aged out.”
Curtis credited her current success in part to that awareness. From her Oscar-winning performance in “Everything Everywhere All At Once” to her roles in “Knives Out,” “The Bear,” and now “Freakier Friday,” the actress has embraced a prolific second act.
Jamie Lee Curtis Embraces Truth and Confidence Amid Hollywood Pressures
Despite the industry’s obsession with youth, Curtis remains unbothered. “There is a ticking clock for everybody,” she said. “There’s a cliff for everybody. Every great actor, except Meryl Streep. No cliff for Meryl Streep. Other than that, everybody’s going to have a cliff.”
Curtis has long used her platform to advocate for authenticity, frequently speaking out about the unrealistic beauty standards imposed on women in Hollywood. She’s been vocal about aging naturally, skipping cosmetic procedures, and embracing her appearance as-is. Her message continues to resonate with fans who see her as a role model for confidence, honesty, and graceful aging in an industry built on image.
With confidence and candor, Curtis continues to challenge Hollywood’s expectations. Whether she’s starring in a blockbuster sequel or speaking out about aging, the actress is proving that beauty, talent, and truth don’t have an expiration date.
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Jamie Lee Curtis Reflects on Beauty and Aging at 66