Jamie Lee Curtis Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Jamie Lee Curtis’ Net Worth?

With a net worth of $60 million, Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress, producer, and author. This figure includes the combined wealth with her husband, actor/writer/producer Christopher Guest, with whom she has been married for several decades.

Gaining prominence in the late ’70s, Curtis starred in the horror film “Halloween.” Over the following years, she became well-known for her roles in various horror films. In March 2023, she garnered an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Apart from her work in horror, Jamie Lee is recognized for her roles in comedic films. She has also made guest appearances in many acclaimed television series. An accomplished author, she is a blogger for the “Huffington Post,” and in 1998, Curtis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In 2021, the 78th Venice International Film Festival honored Curtis with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Early Life

Born on November 22, 1958, in Santa Monica, California, Jamie Lee Curtis is the daughter of late actor Tony Curtis and late actress Janet Leigh. She grew up with an older sister, and her parents divorced when she was four. After finishing high school, Curtis pursued studies at the University of the Pacific, initially focusing on law before dropping out to follow her acting dreams.

Career

Jamie Lee’s film debut came in the 1978 horror film “Halloween,” which not only became iconic but also the highest-grossing independent film upon its release. This marked the beginning of her career as a “scream queen,” a term used for actresses known for horror roles. She followed this with leading performances in other horror films including “The Fog,” “Prom Night,” “Terror Train,” and various sequels and spin-offs related to “Halloween.” These films generally saw great box office success.

Breaking free from the scream queen stereotype, Curtis starred in the 1983 comedy “Trading Places,” earning a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Her comedic abilities were further showcased in the cult classic “A Fish Called Wanda.” Throughout the 90s, she continued to explore various genres, including a role in the action-thriller “Blue Steel.”

In 1994, Curtis won a Golden Globe for her performance in “True Lies.” The ’90s also saw her in notable films like “My Girl,” “My Girl 2,” and “Freaky Friday,” the latter featuring Lindsay Lohan. In 2004, she starred in “Christmas with the Kranks,” which earned cult classic status. In 2006, Jamie Lee announced a break from acting to focus on her family.

However, her hiatus lasted only a year. In 2007, Curtis appeared in the live-action-animated film “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” alongside Piper Perabo. Three years later, she starred in “You Again,” featuring Kristen Bell and Sigourney Weaver. She also took on voice acting roles in films like “The Little Engine That Could” and “From Up on Poppy Hill,” before participating in projects like “Veronica Mars” and “Spare Parts.”

A significant career milestone occurred in 2018 when Curtis reprised her role as Laurie Strode in the “Halloween” reboot. This film saw tremendous box office success, grossing over $76 million in its opening weekend and ultimately earning over $255 million. Moreover, it became the highest-grossing film featuring a lead actress over 55 years of age, and the most commercially successful entry in the franchise.

That year, Curtis also starred in films like “An Acceptable Loss” and “Knives Out,” the latter achieving critical acclaim and grossing over $300 million at the box office.

Beyond films, Curtis has made guest appearances in shows like “Quincy, M.E.,” “Columbo,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Anything But Love,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “NCIS,” and “New Girl.” From 2015 to 2016, she starred as Cathy Munsch in Fox’s comedy horror series “Scream Queens,” earning a Golden Globe nomination, and directed the episode “Rapunzel, Rapunzel.”

In 2020, news broke that Curtis would reprise her iconic role in two more sequels: “Halloween Kills” and “Halloween Ends.” During this same time, she joined the cast of the sci-fi movie “Everything Everywhere At Once,” gaining widespread acclaim and winning an Oscar for Actress in a Supporting Role.

Relationships

In 1984, Jamie Lee Curtis tied the knot with Christopher Guest, a notable screenwriter, composer, actor, director, musician, and comedian. Their connection sparked after Curtis saw him in “This Is Spinal Tap.” Over time, the couple adopted two children.

Substance Abuse

Throughout her life, Jamie Lee Curtis faced challenges with alcoholism and battled painkiller addiction. Inspired in 1999, she embarked on a path towards sobriety and successfully overcame her substance abuse challenges.

Real Estate

In 2016, reports indicated that Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest acquired a property in Santa Monica for $2.2 million. This new home borders their existing residence, likely for future expansion into a larger living space. The site already includes a home featuring 1,900 square feet of living space and a swimming pool. Their current Santa Monica property has belonged to them for over twenty years.