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Jamie Lee Curtis Slams Plastic Surgery & Hollywood’s Ageism: “Generations of Women Have Been Disfigured”
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Jamie Lee Curtis on Aging, Power, and Breaking Free from Hollywood’s Beauty Standards
Jamie Lee Curtis, the Oscar-winning actress, is known for her sharp wit, unapologetic honesty, and refusal to conform to Hollywood’s beauty norms. At 66, she’s speaking out against the “cosmeceutical industrial complex” that pressures women into altering their appearances—and she’s never felt more liberated.
In a candid interview, Curtis discusses plastic surgery, ageism in Hollywood, and why she’s finally embracing her freedom.
“I Don’t Give a Sh*t Anymore”: Jamie Lee Curtis on Defying Hollywood’s Beauty Standards
Curtis has long been a vocal critic of cosmetic procedures, calling the trend a “genocide of a generation of women.” She argues that the pressure to stay young has led to “disfigurement”—a strong word she stands by.
“I’ve used that word for a long time,” Curtis says. “We have wiped out a generation of natural human appearance. The concept that you can alter the way you look through chemicals, surgical procedures, fillers—there’s a disfigurement of generations of women.”
She even brought oversized wax lips to a photoshoot as a statement against plastic surgery.
Her Own Regrets & Early Hollywood Pressures
Curtis admits she had work done at 25 after being told her eyes looked “baggy” on set. She deeply regrets it and has since embraced her natural aging process—grey hair, wrinkles, and all.
“I witnessed my parents [Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh] lose the very thing that gave them fame when the industry rejected them at a certain age,” she says. “I’ve been self-retiring for 30 years. I want to leave the party before I’m no longer invited.”
From Horror Icon to Oscar Winner: Jamie Lee Curtis’ Career Renaissance
After decades in Hollywood, Curtis is experiencing a career high. She won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) and delivered a powerhouse performance in The Bear as Donna Berzatto, an alcoholic mother.
“It was the most exhilarating creative experience I will ever have,” she says of The Bear. “It was an unleashing of 50 years of being a performer who was never considered to have range.”
Now, she’s producing multiple projects, including:
- Freakier Friday (the long-awaited sequel to Freaky Friday)
- Scarpetta (a TV series based on Patricia Cornwell’s novels, co-starring Nicole Kidman)
- The Lost Bus (a survival thriller with Matthew McConaughey)
“At 66, I get to be a boss,” she laughs.
Jamie Lee Curtis on Sobriety, Family, and Fighting for Freedom
Curtis has been sober for 26 years after struggling with addiction. She credits recovery with giving her “freedom”—a word she repeats often.
“The goal is freedom,” she says. “I have dead relatives who never found it. I have parents who struggled. I’m lucky to be here.”
She’s also a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, especially as the mother of her transgender daughter, Ruby.
“I’m an outspoken advocate for the right of human beings to be who they are,” she says. “Any government or institution trying to limit that freedom is what I need to fight against.”
Final Thoughts: Jamie Lee Curtis’ Unfiltered Wisdom
Curtis’ message is clear: aging shouldn’t be feared, and beauty standards shouldn’t dictate self-worth.
“I have short grey hair, and I don’t care,” she says. “The freedom to have my own mind, wherever it takes me—that’s what matters.”
With her bold honesty and relentless hustle, Jamie Lee Curtis proves that true power comes from authenticity.
Where to See Jamie Lee Curtis Next:
- Freakier Friday hits theaters August 8 (US/UK)
- New season of The Bear (FX/Hulu)
- The Lost Bus (Apple TV+) coming soon
Stay tuned for more from Hollywood’s most fearless icon.