Jamie Lee Curtis
Also known as Jamie Lee Guest, Jamie Lee Schwartz
Career
Active 1977 – present
Biography
About Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis is an award-winning American actress, author, and influencer. Born in Santa Monica, California, she is the daughter of legendary actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. She started her career in 1977, and her breakout role came in the 1978 horror classic Halloween. Since then, she has appeared in many horror B movies, comedies, and action thrillers, building a diverse filmography. Curtis has won BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for her work. She is also an author; her 1998 children's book, Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day, made The New York Times best-seller list. In addition, she has patented a special type of diaper, showing her inventive side. She has blogged for The Huffington Post and appeared in advertisements.
Curtis has been married to actor, screenwriter, and director Christopher Guest since 1984. The couple has two adopted daughters. Since 1996, she has held the title Lady Haden-Guest, after her husband inherited a barony in England. She is American, with brown hair and blue eyes. She stands 5'7" tall and has a slim build. She has no tattoos or piercings. On Instagram, she has amassed 6.6 million followers. She continues to work in the entertainment industry, remaining active for nearly five decades. Her career spans both film and television, and she remains a recognizable figure in Hollywood. Her natural beauty and talent have kept her in the public eye for over forty years. Her contributions to both film and literature have solidified her legacy as a multifaceted entertainer.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1977-present (started around 18 years old; 49 years active)
- Birthplace
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 150 lbs (or 68 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–22–32 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 6.6m (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Jamie Lee Curtis's connection to the horror genre?
She got her start in the horror film Halloween (1978) and subsequently acted in several horror B movies early in her career.
Why does she hold the title Lady Haden-Guest?
Since 1996, she has been titled Lady Haden-Guest because her husband, Christopher Guest, inherited a barony in England from his father.
How has she balanced careers in acting and writing?
In addition to her acting career, she is an author of children's books, with one making The New York Times best-seller list, and she has also patented a diaper invention.
Did you know
- She is the daughter of famous actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, and her younger sister is actress Kelly Curtis.
- She holds a patent for a special type of diaper, an unusual accomplishment for an actress.
- She has been married to actor Christopher Guest since 1984, and they adopted two daughters.
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