Jamie Lee Curtis (born November 22, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, U.S.) is an American actress, producer, and author. The daughter of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, she studied at the University of the Pacific before pursuing acting full-time. She began her career in television and quickly gained attention through horror films.
She rose to fame as Laurie Strode in Halloween, becoming one of cinema’s most iconic “final girls.” She later starred in A Fish Called Wanda, True Lies, Freaky Friday, Knives Out, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Known for versatility, humor, and resilience, she built a career spanning multiple genres.
She has continued appearing in projects such as The Last Showgirl, Scarpetta, and the Halloween franchise, while also writing bestselling children’s books and supporting charitable causes. With more than four decades of success, critical acclaim, and cultural influence, she remains one of Hollywood’s most respected and enduring performers.