History of Jamie Lee Curtis in Timeline
Jamie Lee Curtis is a celebrated American actress, producer, and author, widely known for her contributions to horror and comedy genres. Her filmography has garnered over $2.5 billion in box office revenue, solidifying her status as a successful performer. Curtis's career has been decorated with prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Primetime Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has also received a Grammy Award nomination, highlighting her versatility and widespread recognition in the entertainment industry.
1925: Tony Curtis Born
In 1925, Jamie Lee Curtis's father, Tony Curtis, was born.
1927: Janet Leigh Born
In 1927, Jamie Lee Curtis's mother, Janet Leigh, was born.
1956: Birth of Kelly Curtis
In 1956, Jamie Lee Curtis's older sister, Kelly Curtis, was born.
November 22, 1958: Jamie Lee Curtis Born
On November 22, 1958, Jamie Lee Curtis was born in Santa Monica, California. She is the daughter of actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis.
1959: Operation Petticoat film release
In 1959, the film Operation Petticoat starring Tony Curtis, Jamie Lee Curtis's father, was released. The tv show was based on this film.
1966: Birth of Allegra Curtis
In 1966, Jamie Lee Curtis's half-sister, Allegra Curtis, was born.
1976: Graduation and College Enrollment
In 1976, Jamie Lee Curtis graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall and returned to California to study law at the University of the Pacific.
1977: Screen Debut
In 1977, Jamie Lee Curtis made her screen debut in an episode of the television drama Quincy, M.E.. This marked the beginning of her acting career.
1978: Operation Petticoat
In 1978, Jamie Lee Curtis appeared in Operation Petticoat.
1978: Breakthrough Role in Halloween
In 1978, Jamie Lee Curtis had her feature film debut as Laurie Strode in John Carpenter's horror film Halloween, which became her breakthrough role and established her as a scream queen.
1978: Film Debut in Halloween
In 1978, Jamie Lee Curtis made her film debut in John Carpenter's horror film Halloween, playing Laurie Strode.
February 1980: The Fog Release
In February 1980, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in The Fog, directed by John Carpenter.
July 1980: Prom Night Release
In July 1980, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in Prom Night, a Canadian slasher film.
1980: Horror Roles in The Fog, Prom Night, and Terror Train
In 1980, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in the horror films The Fog, Prom Night, and Terror Train, solidifying her status in the horror genre.
1981: Roles in Roadgames and Halloween II
In 1981, Jamie Lee Curtis appeared in the Australian thriller film Roadgames and reprised her role as Laurie Strode in Halloween II. She also starred in the television films Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story and She's in the Army Now.
1982: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
In 1982, Jamie Lee Curtis had an uncredited voice role in Halloween III: Season of the Witch.
1983: Role in Trading Places
In 1983, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in Trading Places, which helped her shed her horror queen image and earned her a BAFTA Award.
December 18, 1984: Married Christopher Guest
On December 18, 1984, Jamie Lee Curtis married British-American filmmaker and actor Christopher Guest.
1985: Recognition in Perfect
In 1985, Jamie Lee Curtis gained recognition as a sex symbol following her role as a fitness instructor in the film Perfect.
1986: Birth of Adopted Daughter Annie
In 1986, Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest's adopted daughter Annie was born.
1986: Role in As Summers Die
In 1986, Jamie Lee Curtis starred alongside Bette Davis in the HBO film As Summers Die.
1987: Filed US Patent Application
In 1987, Jamie Lee Curtis filed a US patent application for a modification of a diaper with a moisture-proof pocket containing wipes.
1988: Role in A Fish Called Wanda
In 1988, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in the comedy A Fish Called Wanda.
1989: Anything but Love Premiere
In 1989, Jamie Lee Curtis started in Anything but Love, which received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
1989: Golden Globe for Anything but Love
In 1989, Jamie Lee Curtis won her first Golden Globe for her role in the sitcom Anything but Love.
1990: Renewed Interest in Hungarian Jewish Heritage
Beginning in 1990, Jamie Lee Curtis and her father, Tony, took a renewed interest in their family's Hungarian Jewish heritage, and helped finance the rebuilding of the Great Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary.
1990: Role in Blue Steel
In 1990, Jamie Lee Curtis received positive reviews for her performance in the action thriller Blue Steel.
1991: Role in My Girl
In 1991, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in the film My Girl.
1992: Anything but Love Finale
In 1992, Jamie Lee Curtis concluded her run in Anything but Love.
1992: Role in Forever Young
In 1992, Jamie Lee Curtis starred alongside Mel Gibson in the romantic fantasy film Forever Young.
1994: Golden Globe for True Lies
In 1994, Jamie Lee Curtis received a Golden Globe Award for her role in True Lies.
1994: Death of Nicholas Curtis
In 1994, Jamie Lee Curtis's half-brother, Nicholas Curtis, died of a drug overdose.
1994: Quentin Tarantino appreciation of 'Perfect'
In a 1994 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Quentin Tarantino called the movie "Perfect" "greatly underappreciated."
1995: Golden Globe Nomination
In 1995, Jamie Lee Curtis earned another Golden Globe Award nomination for her work in The Heidi Chronicles.
April 8, 1996: Husband Inherited Title
On April 8, 1996, Jamie Lee Curtis's husband Christopher Guest inherited the title Baron Haden-Guest.
1996: Birth of Adopted Daughter Ruby
In 1996, Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest's adopted daughter Ruby was born.
1996: Roles in House Arrest and The Drew Carey Show
In 1996, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in the film House Arrest and appeared in an episode of The Drew Carey Show.
1997: Role in Fierce Creatures and Fangoria Hall of Fame Induction
In 1997, Jamie Lee Curtis appeared in Fierce Creatures and was inducted into the Fangoria Hall of Fame.
1998: Emmy Nomination for Nicholas' Gift
In 1998, Jamie Lee Curtis earned her first Emmy nomination for the television film Nicholas' Gift.
1998: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
In 1998, Jamie Lee Curtis reprised her role as Laurie Strode in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.
1998: Emmy Nomination and Halloween H20
In 1998, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in Nicholas' Gift, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, and reprised her role in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1999: Sobriety from Opiates
In 1999, Jamie Lee Curtis became sober from opiates after reading Tom Chiarella's account of addiction, considering her recovery her greatest achievement.
1999: Role in Virus
In 1999, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in the science fiction horror film Virus, which she has since regretted.
2000: Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year Award
In 2000, Jamie Lee Curtis received the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year award and appeared in the film Drowning Mona.
2001: Roles in The Tailor of Panama and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys
In 2001, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in The Tailor of Panama and voiced Queen Camilla in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys.
2002: Halloween: Resurrection
In 2002, Jamie Lee Curtis reprised her role as Laurie Strode in Halloween: Resurrection.
2003: Role in Freaky Friday
In 2003, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in the Disney comedy film Freaky Friday, receiving praise for her performance and a Golden Globe nomination. She also received a Grammy nomination for the audiobook The Jamie Lee Curtis Audio Collection.
2003: Guest of Honor at Women in Recovery Gala
In 2003, Jamie Lee Curtis was the guest of honor at the 11th annual gala and fundraiser for Women in Recovery, a non-profit organization offering rehabilitation for women in need.
2004: Role in Christmas with the Kranks
In 2004, Jamie Lee Curtis starred in Christmas with the Kranks.
2004: Death of Janet Leigh
In 2004, Jamie Lee Curtis's mother, Janet Leigh, passed away.
October 2006: Retirement Announcement
In October 2006, Jamie Lee Curtis announced that she had closed the book on her acting career to focus on her family.
February 20, 2007: Expiration of Diaper Patent
On February 20, 2007, the full statutory term of Jamie Lee Curtis's US patent for a modified diaper expired, placing it in the public domain.
June 2007: Cast in Beverly Hills Chihuahua
In June 2007, Jamie Lee Curtis was cast in Disney's live-action-animated film Beverly Hills Chihuahua, starring opposite Piper Perabo as one of the live-action characters.
2008: Television Advertisements for Children's Hospital Bond Act
During California's 2008 general election, Jamie Lee Curtis appeared in television advertisements for the Children's Hospital Bond Act.
2010: Death of Tony Curtis
In 2010, Jamie Lee Curtis's father, Tony Curtis, passed away.
2011: Blogger for The Huffington Post
From 2011, Jamie Lee Curtis was a blogger for The Huffington Post online newspaper.
2011: Support for Children's Hospital Los Angeles
In 2011, Jamie Lee Curtis played a leadership role for Children's Hospital Los Angeles and supported the opening of a new inpatient facility for the organization.
March 2012: Performance in Play 8
In March 2012, Jamie Lee Curtis was featured in a performance of Dustin Lance Black's play 8, a staged reenactment of the federal trial that overturned California's Prop 8 ban on same-sex marriage.
2012: Recurring Role in New Girl
From 2012, Jamie Lee Curtis had a recurring role as Joan Day, the mother of Zooey Deschanel's character, in the sitcom New Girl.
2012: Appeared in NCIS
In 2012, Jamie Lee Curtis appeared in five episodes of the military drama series NCIS, playing Dr. Samantha Ryan, a potential romantic interest of Special Agent Gibbs.
2014: Role in Veronica Mars
In 2014, Jamie Lee Curtis had a supporting role in the neo-noir mystery film Veronica Mars.
2015: Scream Queens (2015–2016)
From 2015 to 2016, Jamie Lee Curtis acted in the satirical slasher series Scream Queens.
2015: Lead Role in Scream Queens
From 2015, Jamie Lee Curtis had a lead role as Cathy Munsch on the Fox satirical horror comedy series Scream Queens, which aired for two seasons.
2015: Role in Spare Parts
In 2015, Jamie Lee Curtis had a supporting role in the biographical drama film Spare Parts.
June 2016: Human Rights Campaign Video
In June 2016, Jamie Lee Curtis and others told the stories of the people killed in the Orlando nightclub shooting in a video released by the Human Rights Campaign.
2016: Scream Queens (2015–2016)
From 2015 to 2016, Jamie Lee Curtis acted in the satirical slasher series Scream Queens.
2016: Named One of the Best Actors Never to Receive an Academy Award Nomination
In 2016, IndieWire named Jamie Lee Curtis one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.
2016: Endorsed Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Jamie Lee Curtis endorsed Hillary Clinton in the presidential election.
2016: Filed a second US patent application
In 2016, Jamie Lee Curtis filed a second US patent application related to disposable diapers.
2016: Scream Queens Airing for Two Seasons
In 2016, Scream Queens, starring Jamie Lee Curtis as Cathy Munsch, aired for two seasons.
November 28, 2017: Issuance of Second Diaper Patent
On November 28, 2017, Jamie Lee Curtis's second US patent application related to disposable diapers, US Patent 9,827,151, was issued.
2017: End of Blogging for The Huffington Post
In 2017, Jamie Lee Curtis stopped blogging for The Huffington Post online newspaper.
2017: Mentioned in Big Sean's Song
In 2017, Jamie Lee Curtis was mentioned by Eminem in Big Sean's song No Favors.
2018: Leading Role in Halloween
In 2018, Jamie Lee Curtis returned to leading roles with her reprisal of Laurie Strode in the horror sequel film Halloween, which had a highly successful opening weekend.
2018: End of Recurring Role in New Girl
Jamie Lee Curtis's recurring role as Joan Day in the sitcom New Girl ended in 2018.
2019: Appeared in Knives Out
In 2019, Jamie Lee Curtis appeared as Linda Drysdale-Thrombrey in Rian Johnson's mystery film Knives Out, which was a critical and commercial success.
2020: Launched Podcast Series
In 2020, Jamie Lee Curtis launched the podcast series Letters from Camp on Audible.
September 2021: Honored with Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
In September 2021, Jamie Lee Curtis was honored with the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for her lifetime achievements.
October 2021: Halloween Kills Release
In October 2021, Jamie Lee Curtis reprised her role as Laurie Strode in the horror sequel Halloween Kills. Her performance in the film earned her a People's Choice Award nomination.
2021: Launched Podcast
In 2021, Jamie Lee Curtis launched the podcast Good Friend with Jamie Lee Curtis for iHeartRadio.
2021: Halloween Kills
In 2021, Jamie Lee Curtis reprised her role as Laurie Strode in Halloween Kills.
2021: Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
In 2021, Jamie Lee Curtis was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, expressing a feeling of being at the beginning of her life.
February 2022: Co-Wrote Graphic Novel
In February 2022, it was announced that Jamie Lee Curtis co-wrote a graphic novel, Mother Nature, based on an upcoming eco-horror film that she will write and direct.
October 12, 2022: Handprint Ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theater
On October 12, 2022, Jamie Lee Curtis was honored with a handprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Melanie Griffith and Arnold Schwarzenegger gave speeches in her honor.
October 2022: Halloween Ends Release
In October 2022, Jamie Lee Curtis again reprised her role as Laurie Strode in Halloween Ends. This marked Curtis's final time portraying Laurie Strode.
2022: Appeared in Everything Everywhere All at Once
In 2022, Jamie Lee Curtis appeared as Deirdre Beaubeirdre in the comedy-drama action film Everything Everywhere All at Once, earning multiple award nominations and wins, including her first Academy Award and SAG Award.
2022: Halloween Ends Release
In 2022, Jamie Lee Curtis concluded her role as Laurie Strode in the Halloween franchise with the release of Halloween Ends.
July 2023: Published graphic novel Mother Nature
In July 2023, the graphic novel Mother Nature, co-written by Jamie Lee Curtis and Russell Goldman, and illustrated by Karl Stevens, was published by Titan Comics.
July 28, 2023: Haunted Mansion Release
On July 28, 2023, Jamie Lee Curtis starred as Madame Leota in Disney's Haunted Mansion, which was released to mixed reviews.
October 2023: Expressed Support for Israel and Called for Ceasefire
In October 2023, Jamie Lee Curtis expressed support for Israel during the Gaza war and called for a ceasefire while showing support for the youth victims trapped among the conflict.
October 2023: Advocate of the Year Award
In October 2023, Jamie Lee Curtis was honored with the Advocate of the Year award by The Advocate as part of the Out100 celebration and gave a speech condemning anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers.
2023: Box Office Success
As of 2023, Jamie Lee Curtis's films have grossed over $2.5 billion at the box office, cementing her status as a successful actress.
2023: First Academy Award Nomination
In 2023, Jamie Lee Curtis received her first Academy Award nomination.
2023: Maltin Modern Master Award
In 2023, Jamie Lee Curtis received the Maltin Modern Master Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
August 9, 2024: Borderlands Release
On August 9, 2024, the film Borderlands, in which Jamie Lee Curtis portrayed Dr. Patricia Tannis, was released to negative reviews and bombed at the box office.
September 6, 2024: The Last Showgirl Premier
On September 6, 2024, Jamie Lee Curtis appeared in Gia Coppola's film The Last Showgirl, which premiered at TIFF.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris and Adam Schiff
In 2024, Jamie Lee Curtis endorsed Kamala Harris in the presidential election and Adam Schiff for the Senate race in California.
2024: The Last Showgirl
In 2024, Jamie Lee Curtis is slated to appear in The Last Showgirl.
January 2025: $1 Million Donation to Wildfire Relief
In January 2025, Jamie Lee Curtis donated $1 million to the Los Angeles wildfires relief efforts.
August 8, 2025: Freakier Friday Theatrical Release
On August 8, 2025, Jamie Lee Curtis co-produced and reprised her role as Tess Coleman in a sequel to Freaky Friday alongside Lindsay Lohan, titled Freakier Friday, which was theatrically released.
2025: Freakier Friday
In 2025, Jamie Lee Curtis is slated to appear in Freakier Friday.
September 7, 2036: Expiration Date of Second Diaper Patent
The full statutory term of Jamie Lee Curtis' US Patent 9,827,151, related to disposable diapers, will expire on September 7, 2036.
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