Jamie Lee Curtis Says She ‘Will Die Working’ Instead of Retiring

66-year-old Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis expresses no intentions of retiring, stating she intends to work until the end, during a visit at the Tribeca Film Festival. This declaration came at the premiere of Mariska Hargitay’s documentary My Mom Jayne, where Curtis reflected on her long-standing career and unwavering love for acting that keeps her going.

Jamie Lee Curtis talks about retirement at Tribeca Film Festival

Jamie Lee Curtis, a well-known actress and writer, has shared that she doesn’t intend to retire in the near future. During the Tribeca Film Festival, she discussed her ambition to keep working as she grows older. In an exclusive conversation with ET Online, when asked about retirement, Curtis expressed her feelings by saying, “I’ll still be working when I’m gone.

In a 2023 interview on the Morning Joe show, Curtis has mentioned several times that she contemplated retiring and even expressed doubts about making more movies. (Source: MSNBC)

Nevertheless, the actress expressed that her sixties have provided a fresh perspective on her career. Meanwhile, Curtis exclaimed, “The last year has been the most creatively fulfilling of my entire life at age 64.

Born to the iconic Hollywood couple Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, the actress openly discussed her experiences growing up in the limelight and observing her celebrated parents’ lives intimately. She admitted, “I observed my parents, who were massive stars… I saw them losing the opportunity to perform the work that made them famous. Instead, they became well-known individuals who once worked. And it was devastating for them. It’s heartbreaking.

The worry about not finding more roles made the actress think about retiring, as she put it, “I felt I should leave before they stop offering me parts.

On a brighter side, the Halloween star expressed her acceptance of her age. Remarkably, she considers herself fortunate to live through these experiences, even appreciating every line on her face.

Apart from being enthusiastic, Curtis is equally delighted to champion the cause of mature actresses in Hollywood. She expressed, “Now is my moment to perform, as I’ve been given the chance to do so.

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2025-06-16 17:10