Jamie Lee Curtis Plans Hollywood Exit Over Ageism Concerns

Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis has been preparing to leave Hollywood for decades, influenced by witnessing her parents, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, face rejection from the industry as they aged. She described how her parents' success gradually eroded due to ageism, prompting her to 'self-retire' to avoid a similar fate and to 'leave the party before I’m no longer invited.' Despite her plans to exit, Curtis remains active with upcoming projects including 'Freakier Friday,' a sequel to the 2003 hit, and other films like 'The Lost Bus' and a reboot of 'Murder, She Wrote.' Curtis has been outspoken about the industry's treatment of aging actors, especially women, and criticized the societal pressure around cosmetic procedures, advocating instead for aging with grace and dignity. She emphasizes embracing aging intellectually and emotionally and continues to challenge Hollywood's anti-aging norms while preparing for a graceful exit. Her reflections highlight the persistence of ageism in Hollywood and her desire to control the timing of her departure from the spotlight.