Jamie Lee Curtis Shares Near-Miss with Princess Diana Before 1997 Death

Jamie Lee Curtis shared a poignant story about nearly meeting Princess Diana on the set of the 1997 film Fierce Creatures, a follow-up to A Fish Called Wanda. During a break, Curtis left to use the restroom and missed Diana's visit to the set with her sons, prompting Curtis to write a letter to Diana explaining her absence and expressing admiration. To Curtis's surprise, Diana replied the next day, thanking her and expressing a hope to meet in the future, but the meeting never happened as Diana tragically died two months later in a car crash in Paris. Curtis reflected on Diana's legacy and coped with the news by reading a book on insight meditation that discussed living a mindful life and posed questions about living wisely and loving well, which she associated with Diana's life. These recollections were shared by Curtis on the 28th anniversary of Diana's death, highlighting the lasting impact the princess had on her. The story was widely reported and shared across multiple outlets, underscoring the emotional connection and respect Curtis had for Diana.