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Jamie Lee Curtis, the actress who won the 2023 Academy Award, has confessed that going back to the past is not something she is planning to do. With a mockery of her career as a whole, the actress candidly spoke about her future plans and mentioned the Oscars and Emmys as the ‘good’ time in her funny career during a recent interview.
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Curtis first appeared in a film titled ‘Sunday Sitdown,’ where she expressed with complete honesty how she viewed her career. She stated that she has already ‘probably four times’ said goodbye to her career and the reason is very personal. ‘I want to get out before you no longer ask me to be in,’ she indicated. The fear, she elaborated, is that ‘sad feeling of missing out on the thing that gave me my life force which was my work.’ That was the reason for her saying, ‘okay, I’m done.’ But, as she observes with a grin, ‘you keep coming back. Apparently.’
And come back she has, not just retuning but also dominating. The late-career peak includes an Academy Award for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and an Emmy for ‘The Bear.’ When asked about this incredible moment, her answer was full of joy. ‘Perfect. There’s nothing about it that isn’t just feeling perfect,’ Curtis said. ‘I’m so happy it’s happening now, like at my age. I’m trying to make sure that I check my boxes off before I go, but I’m having a really good time. It’s awesome.’
The interview snippet had a remarkable effect on the audience and they praised the actress’s talent and grace in the comments. One person perfectly summed up the prevailing thought with the words, ‘She’s having an incredible third act, and also doing the best work of her career.’ That remark even paved the way for a follow-up wishlist, with another user commenting, ‘yep and we need her to get that GRAMMY and Tony and we will be set.’ The idea of Curtis achieving EGOT status certainly resonates with her fans.
Her fans drew the comparison to her Hollywood aging technique. ‘I’m so happy she aged gracefully! She so classic and beautiful,’ one comment read, a sentiment echoed by another who stated, ‘Love that she’s aging gracefully & beautifully.’ Others commented on her timelessness and artistry even referring to her as a ‘class act’ and ‘once in a generation talent.’
The talk of retirement in itself struck people on a personal level. One user likened it to a frequent relationship problem, saying, ‘Its breaking up with the guy before he hurts you. I understand.’ This picture emphasizes the protective, almost tactical nature of the mindset Curtis described—saying goodbye at the peak so as not to suffer the pain of rejection.
But not everyone was and the praises. One timid but worn-out voice managed to get a bit sarcastic with, ‘Oh dear God, is she still talking about this?’ It serves as a reminder that once famous and adored people can still sound repetitive to some. Still, the main reaction was one of insistence she should never stop. ‘Jamie Lee Curtis, we never want you to be done,’ one fan cried. This demand was further reinforced by another who said, ‘You can’t retire! You are still pumping out excellent performances. We love you!’
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The thoughts of Jamie Lee Curtis transcend mere actress-talk. They are in fact a deep statement about an artist who is actively negotiating her legacy, wanting at the same time to exit the stage with her dignity and passion intact. The current ‘third act’ success story of Curtis proves that sometimes, the later chapters are the best ones! The industry and her fans are clearly still asking her to ‘be in’ and for the time being, she is more than happy to grant them that wish! The career of this artist is not getting to a dead end; instead, it is going through an extraordinary and well-celebrated revival. Her mother, Janet Leigh, was a celebrated actress in her own right. In other news, Matthew McConaughey recently collaborated with Curtis on a project. Curtis is also known for her political activism and creative protest signs. Her co-star from “Freaky Friday,” Lindsay Lohan, recently celebrated a release. Furthermore, Curtis often explores themes of service and humanity.