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Curtis: Parents' Hollywood legacy paved acting path
7 Oct
Summary
- Jamie Lee Curtis honors parents Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, both Oscar nominees.
- Curtis won her first Oscar in March 2023, continuing her family's acting legacy.
- She advocates for philanthropy, inspired by her mother's charitable work.
Jamie Lee Curtis, daughter of legendary actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, has continued her family's storied acting legacy. Her parents, who married in 1951 and divorced in 1962, were both accomplished Hollywood figures. Janet Leigh starred in Hitchcock's Psycho, while Tony Curtis was known for films like The Defiant Ones.
Following in their footsteps, Curtis achieved significant recognition, culminating in her first Oscar win in March 2023 for Everything Everywhere All at Once. She has openly acknowledged her parents' influence, even wearing her mother's wedding ring at the 2023 SAG Awards to honor them. This connection to her lineage, she notes, is a constant reminder of her origins.
Beyond her acting career, Curtis is inspired by her mother's philanthropic efforts. Janet Leigh was a co-founder of SHARE, an organization that has raised over $50 million for children's charities. This dedication to giving back has profoundly influenced Curtis, leading her to launch her own initiative, My Hand in Yours, to benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
