The role of the wise-cracking, compassionate prostitute with a smart scheme was something new and different from Jamie Lee Curtis, and she shocked everybody on screen. She stood toe-to-toe with stars like Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, ensuring her performance was as unforgettable as any other star.

Jamie Lee Curtis has said she never thought she would experience the highs of her recent career successes. The 66-year-old actor, best known for roles in Halloween (1978) and Freaky Friday (2003), won her first Oscar in 2023 for her performance in the sci-fi film Everything Everywhere All at Once.