The Questlove Show Jamie Lee Curtis
Mar 16, 2026
Jamie Lee Curtis, Oscar-winning actress and producer known for fearless performances, reflects on embracing power and creative freedom. She shares morning rituals, why she avoids online comments, lessons from sobriety and pets, and how directors and collaboration shaped roles from True Lies to Scarpetta. The conversation is candid, funny, and focused on trust, growth, and owning your voice.
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Start The Day With A Purposeful Morning Ritual
- Wake up early and set rituals to prime your day for productivity and confidence.
- Jamie Lee Curtis wakes at 4:00 a.m., practices mirror self-affirmations and uses morning playlists like Rocky to get in the right headspace.
A Small Prompt Can Unlock Bigger Self Belief
- Let others' encouragement free you to expand rather than shrink your ambitions.
- Questlove's comment "dust off your mantle" after Everything Everywhere All at Once helped Jamie reconsider playing small and accept bigger opportunities.
Gene Siskel Warned Against Turning Talent Into A Brand
- Don't over-define or commodify your unique actorly gifts; it can limit their magic.
- Gene Siskel warned Jamie that naming her special quality would make her try to brand it and ruin what made it interesting.
