Jamie Lee Curtis Is 64: Photos From Her Young ‘Halloween’ Days To Now

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Jamie Lee Curtis Through The Years: Photos

Jamie Lee Curtis Through The Years: Photos — Jamie Lee Curtis is one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses. She rose to fame playing Laurie Strode in the 1978 horror classic Halloween, which made her a household name. She returned for six sequels, spanning from 1981 to 2022. Other memorable roles include Trading Places, True Lies, Christmas With the Kranks, and more.

Introducing herself to a new generation, she played Tess Coleman in the 2003 version of Freaky Friday with Lindsay Lohan. Playing with her horror roots, she appeared in Ryan Murphy’s Scream Queens in 2015. Recent favorites include Knives Out (2019) and Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022.)

Ready to see Jamie Lee Curtis through the years? Scroll through the gallery for photos from her young days to now.

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‘Halloween’

‘Halloween’ — Jamie Lee Curtis’s breakout role was playing Laurie Strode in the 1978 horror classic Halloween. Jamie faced off against Michael Myers and became a horror icon.

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‘Halloween II’

‘Halloween II’ — Jamie returned as Laurie Strode for Halloween II in 1981. It was her last time playing the legendary character nearly two decades.

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‘Trading Places’

‘Trading Places’ — Jamie starred as Ophelia in the 1983 comedy Trading Places. She played a sex worker.

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‘A Fish Called Wanda’

‘A Fish Called Wanda’ — Jamie earned rave reviews for her portrayal of Wanda Gershwitz in the 1988 film A Fish Called Wanda. Jamie earned her first Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical.

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‘True Lies’

‘True Lies’ — One of Jamie’s most memorable roles is playing Helen Tasker in the 1994 film True Lies. She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

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‘Halloween H20’

‘Halloween H20’ — Jamie Lee Curtis returned to play Laurie Strode in the 1998 film Halloween H20. The film took place 20 years after the original film.

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‘Halloween: Resurrection’

‘Halloween: Resurrection’ — Jamie played Laurie once again in the 2002 film Halloween: Resurrection. It would be the last time Jamie played the final girl until 2018.

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‘Freaky Friday’

‘Freaky Friday’ — Jamie starred alongside Lindsay Lohan in the hit 2003 film Freaky Friday. Jamie played Lindsay’s mom in the body-swap film.

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‘Christmas With the Kranks’

‘Christmas With the Kranks’ — Jamie embraced the Christmas spirit in the 2004 film Christmas With the Kranks. The flick has become a holiday classic.

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Jamie Lee Curtis At The 2015 Emmys

Jamie Lee Curtis At The 2015 Emmys — Jamie Lee Curtis, here at the 2015 Emmys, starred in the FOX comedy Scream Queens in 2015. She earned another Golden Globe nomination for her performance.

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Jamie Lee Curtis At The ‘Halloween’ Premiere

Jamie Lee Curtis At The ‘Halloween’ Premiere — Jamie’s career came full circle in 2018 when she returned to the role of Laurie Strode. She wowed at the 2018 premiere in an all-black ensemble.

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‘Halloween’

‘Halloween’ — The 2018 film Halloween featured a very different Laurie Strode. The movie was a direct sequel to the 1978 film.

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‘Knives Out’

‘Knives Out’ — Jamie starred in the 2019 film Knives Out alongside Chris Evans, Don Johnson, and more. The movie was one of the most critically-acclaimed films of the year.

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Jamie Lee Curtis At ‘Knives Out’ Premiere

Jamie Lee Curtis At ‘Knives Out’ Premiere — Jamie sparkled at the 2019 Knives Out premiere. She was the epitome of glam in a sequined black dress.

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Jamie Lee Curtis At The Premiere Of ‘Halloween Kills’

Jamie Lee Curtis At The Premiere Of ‘Halloween Kills’ — Killer look. Jamie Lee Curtis was sexy in red leopard during the Venice Film Festival premiere of Halloween Kills in Sep. 2021.

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Jamie Lee Curtis At The 2021 Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala

Jamie Lee Curtis At The 2021 Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala — Jamie Lee Curtis was super chic at the inaugural Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala on Sep. 25, 2021. Her black dress had angular shoulders and silver beading at the neckline.

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Jamie Lee Curtis At The 2022 Academy Awards

Jamie Lee Curtis At The 2022 Academy Awards — Jamie Lee Curtis was so glam during the 94th Oscars on March 27, 2022. Her blue dress had a high neck and shimmering gold details.

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Jamie Lee Curtis At The Premiere Of ‘Halloween Ends’

Jamie Lee Curtis At The Premiere Of ‘Halloween Ends’ — Jamie Lee Curtis was the center of attention during the premiere of Halloween Ends on Oct. 11, 2022 in Hollywood. Her blood-red, off-the-shoulder dress was the perfect look.

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Jamie Lee Curtis’s Handprint Ceremony

Jamie Lee Curtis’s Handprint Ceremony — Jamie Lee Curtis was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Oct. 12, 2022 Pictured. She was absolutely radiant in a cream suit.

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Jamie Lee Curtis At The Premiere Of ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’

Jamie Lee Curtis At The Premiere Of ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ — Jamie Lee Curtis was there to celebrate the sequel to her 2019 hit Knives Out during the Nov. 15, 2022 premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery in LA. While she’s not officially on the movie’s cast list, we know anything could happen in the Rian Johnson caper!

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