Jamie Lee Curtis Chokes Up Crediting Michelle Yeoh for Her Oscar Nom & Talks Her Mother Janet Leigh

'Everything Everywhere All at Once' star Jamie Lee Curtis discusses her love for all sides of "Show (Off) Business," what she learned from her industry parents and why Michelle Yeoh is the reason she was nominated for the Academy Awards.
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[@1amissingno]

I saw Jamie Lee Curtis at a charity event for disadvantaged children. Behind the scenes, with no cameras around, she was the sweetest celebrity with the kids, spending time talking to them. I've worked with a lot of celebrities and she stands out as one of the most genuinely kind.

[@teejayjax]

I love to hear this because it's exactly how she is in my mind. She seems so genuine and authentic. I love her.

[@katherineheasley6196]

I'd love to sit down with her over drinks and just dish about Hollywood. She seems like fun.

[@teejayjax]

@@katherineheasley6196 I agree. That’s an auction item I’d bid big on! Cocktails with JLC!

[@JJ-gl3qr]

And she has painting of naked kids in suitcase in her living room too

[@matthewkeppler5759]

I'm a masculine, gay male, but damn Jamie be sexy as all hell. Why? Because she's authentic. Because she's been honest about her past and put it out there at great risks. This woman deserves all praises!!!

[@ellie-ny6wl]

i love how he doesn't interrupt her, lets her speak and listens . very important and respectful

[@SScott-nr9vl]

And all fairness I love her, Don't take this as a pejorative she likes to talk especially about herself. Someone would call that narcissism let's just say she's enthusiastic.

[@nope9698]

@@SScott-nr9vl She's literally being interviewed about her career what else is she supposed to talk about? Furthermore, she spends so much time in this interview talking about other people.

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

Correct… you don’t see much of good interviewers today like Brian Linehan or Dick Cavett, etc

[@justjj21]

@@SScott-nr9vl ... she spends the whole interview hyping up other people and gives credit to Michelle for her Oscar nomination. Are women not supposed to talk about themselves when they're asked to talk about themselves

[@szewei85]

​@@cdnsilverdaddy yeah mang. miss the good old times of celebrity interviews.

[@trinaq]

I adore how much Jamie Lee respects and admires Michelle, it's so great to see women supporting each other. 💞

[@drumbum3.142]

Too Bad this "Lady" doesn't share such "respect" for others.. 😐😶🙄🤢🙄🙄🥴

[@gabrielcastaneda9700]

Have you seen the interview between Michelle and cate

[@parametr]

Tbh, I'm not sure the "support women" had such a part on it. Maybe? Michelle Yeoh is great, and just happens to be a woman. If she was a rock, she'd be a great rock as well. note: if I get offered to work with Michelle Yeoh I'll also immediatelly accept. Won't ask on what, won't ask for how much,... just yes.

[@Mr_Rouge]

Women or not, how could you NOT admire Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis ?...

[@drumbum3.142]

@@Mr_Rouge Hmmmm.. ... Maybe if She (Hint: her first name is Jamie) is Rude, Ugly, and Imature toward someone else ,???.. 🤔😐😐😐 For... ..Seemingly No "Goode" Reason Whatsoever.. (?).. 😐

[@solidsnake58]

Ke Huy Quan said Jamie Lee Curtis helped boost his conference after a 30 year hiatus from acting when and I believe it when I see her speak. What a class act.

[@THEPJMO713]

I could honestly listen to a 10 hour interview with her. The enthusiasm and gratitude are palpable. I love it. She’s an icon.

[@paulchezkari6952]

Same, I need her enthusiasm and passion and humility and joy. Love Jamie

[@meh.7539]

Yeah. It's coming from a very genuine place.

[@firelunamoon]

And what makes it even better is the fact that she was literally born to Hollywood royalty but is still so unabashedly enthusiastic about the work.

[@NoteFromSELF]

Check out the Actors on Actors with Jamie Lee Curtis and Colin Ferrell. I didn't really like him going into it. He still comes across as a bit of a control freak but Jamie reigned him in from the beginning. It was an interesting conversation to eavesdrop on.

[@iamachildoftheuniverse]

Jamie Lee Curtis is so dedicated to bringing this conversation back to the real and the human. The way it should be.

[@janechoy2073]

I love how authentic she is and how much she admires. respects and appreciates her cast mates and crew members. Cheerleader and champion are the most winning awards for her!!!

[@katedo7499]

Michelle Yeoh should win the Oscar for best lead actress. She’s phenomenal in EEAAO. Such a unique and utterly mesmerizing performance. It was a role of a lifetime. Hope she wins on Oscar night! It would be so good if both of them ( Jamie & Michelle) take home the Oscars

[@cunajo1]

I suspect You'll get Your wish. Curtis' SAG win largely locked her in for the Oscar, and at this point the only person who(m) can tackle Michelle on the Night is Cate Blanchett.

[@georgeklimes7604]

It happened! So happy for her and Jamie.

[@czoloman8871]

She did!

[@thuaners]

your wish came true! 🥰

[@dawnsowell3435]

They did

[@cb_2887]

She should direct a movie. She’s got the passion and the drive and the experience. I would love to see her as a director ❤

[@ByClaytonDavis]

I asked her if she would. She declined.

[@Gab19]

@@ByClaytonDavisshould’ve thrown a yogurt or two into the offer

[@FloraWest]

It's a very different skill set--not everyone wants to or can.

[@UnDefinedLegacy]

@@FloraWest exactly the best she could be in that capacity for some input is a producer or consultant if she’s passionate enough about coaching actors.

[@justjj21]

@@ByClaytonDavis She seems to love being an actor too much! But directors who really love their cast bring out great work

[@MichaelPark21]

Jamie Lee Curtis is now officially Academy Award Winner Jamie Lee Curtis 👏👏👏👏

[@diannam8796]

She is someone I would want to be friends with. Not because she’s famous but she is funny, talented and kind. A+ character and integrity.

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

I love how much she loves this. It mimics my love of performing. She's great. Collaborating is one of my favorite things about this business. I pray I do more of it with people like Jamie Lee. The rock scene is amazing cause u can hear their voices without hearing their voices.

[@drumbum3.142]

Too Bad She Doesn't have a Respect, Patience, or (if She has Nothing Goode to say) a silence - with respect towards others.. 😐

[@smacbot]

She was fab in this film! Utterly hilarious, and admirable to watch an actress just completely let go and embrace this completely insane and crazy looking character

[@snowman-jv8lm]

Jamie Lee Curtis was a Goddess when I was young. I’m now 53 yrs old and she still is a Goddess to me…..even more now with how so straightforward she is! Love her to death!

[@hatelovebowel4571]

Jamie Lee Curtis is such a supportive friend! Michelle Yeoh really deserves that Oscar this year, it's time for a first Asian best actress

[@adriansmall9828]

She just won her Oscar 🎉

[@startrekmaniac1701]

She deserved it because she’s Asian or because she was the best person for the award?!

[@damiester1]

@@startrekmaniac1701 She was the best person for the award and you bigots should just move on.

[@startrekmaniac1701]

@@damiester1 along with all the other eye squinters who won nominated right?

[@startrekmaniac1701]

@@damiester1 did we watch the Oscar’s or the naacp awards? It was hard to tell with all the presenters/participation winners.

[@daveenglish1270]

I love Jamie Lee Curtis she’s such a treasure

[@drumbum3.142]

If Only "she" was a.) A bit more Respectful. And/Or b.) Exhibited more.. "self control" in silence if she doesn't care for a fellow performer.

[@creativitycell]

Michelle deserved an Oscar for Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon too! That was an incredible movie! 😳❤️

[@xamalion7334]

She has been always that leveled, and that is her greatest achievement. She called it like it is from the very beginning of her own career. Only now is the time people are actually listening and understanding. She was part of the change, before it actually happened.

[@Iseeyourefake]

Jamie Lee is a true icon. Her humility as well as her realness with every struggle she went through life and coming out of them stronger.

[@creativitycell]

Michelle Yeoh n Jamie Lee both bonded for Oscar life! Everytime they go out to Hollywood restaurant together now I fully expect the entire to stand up and give them both a round of applause! I know I would! You know for both women the Oscar just means more, and represents far more! ❤️❤️

[@sifu2u_now]

She should be the new host for " In the Actor's Studio". She would be a Great Host.

[@maryjanewesterlund9958]

THE best interview on acting and the business and art of movie making that I’ve ever seen. Jamie Lee Curtis is one wonderful human being.

[@fatmanscoop117]

Jamie's absolutely right about the subtitles for the rock universe. I heard their voices as I read the subtitles, absolutely brilliant. Stephanie's rock rolling down, Michelle's going after her, made me cry. Such a good movie, I bought it as soon as it came out in my country, we weren't lucky enough to get a theatre release here.

[@TheFamousLoser]

She’s brilliant. I can’t believe she was never nominated before! So much passion here. She brought me to tears.

[@Leifang12]

Michelle Yeoh has been one of my favorite people on this planet since the 90's !!! I always watched all her movies and I am so glad she gets the accolades she deserves! Jamie Lee Curtis has also always been amazing ! So glad that they both came together to do this fantastic movie !!

[@richardvelante4510]

This woman is all of us if we ever become famous. She is so relatable and shows sincerity and humility. Protect this woman at all costs.

[@alexeimscruz2893]

Whatever happens, Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis will get the biggest applause from the Oscar audience, being the culmination of all the hard work they put in their craft ultimately meeting together at this year's Academy Awards....

[@cardejahzulkifli686]

She's a fine example of finding and being at peace. Wonderful human being!

[@HelenMBessette]

ok I cried through most of this. Love Jamie Lee Curtis... LOVE Michelle Yeoh... LOVE EEAAO! Thank you for this interview.

[@sharonalbanese8084]

It's amazing that someone brought up in the movie business is so incredibly down to earth. Love her. ❤❤

[@justjj21]

Jamie is so real and her love for even commuting to work is inspiring. I need to be more like her!

[@aaddyjaneee]

Jamie Lee Curtis is a national treasure and oh so honest and knowledgeable. Love ya Jamie!

[@Write-FullyAuthentic]

I love Jamie Lee Curtis and how intelligently humble while speaking to the persons in front of her with such focused-attention and passion. Amazingly Gracious!

[@siiiiiuu7]

Even though Jamie Lee had two of the most famous people ever as her parents, I genuinely never once doubted her dedication and talent as an actress. Not a single time did I question in my mind if she was a quote-on-quote nepo baby. She's been so consistently good at what she does and this film was no different.

[@PungiFungi]

I knew she wasn't going anywhere as far back as Halloween.

[@MrMAC8964]

@@PungiFungi and you were wrong and asleep it seems

[@ryant1090]

She would be an incredible mentor. She seems so honest and down to earth.

[@yolantida]

This lady is so humble! I hope she wins the Oscar!

[@EshockT]

I love this woman! She is so full of positive humanity!

[@Hana-cc7wu]

I love how confident she is on her passion towards her job. I wish i could be like her

[@rwhite9994]

I loved her performance in EEAaO, JLC was a beast. She looked like she was having so much fun. Her character was so intense but also so much FUN, her character just kept pumping up its momentum. I am so happy this performance gets a Oscar nom.

[@SOI-wl2lo]

Goodness, I could honestly listen to this woman ALL DAY. Hey imperfections are just perfect ; such a wonderful creative !

[@jeanmariereed1646]

Beautiful interview. She is so gracious, beautiful, and iconic.

[@AynenMakino]

It took me forever to see there's much more to Jamie Lee Curtis. The vast humanity in her, I never knew about it. This is a person whom I absolutely believe would be a force of nature when she chooses to stand for something, or someone. I imagine Ruby couldn't wish for a better warrior-mom in the current state of the world. I wish it wasn't needed so badly, but now that we're here, it's better to have a Jamie Lee Curtis with us.

[@creativitycell]

Jamie's Oscar somehow feels like we all won! 👍🙏❤️

[@RyanLBrown9396]

Talk about a legend that deserves to get her flowers

[@matilda0410]

Love Jamie. She's a real one. The way she champions films and talent is unmatched.

[@michelerocks167]

That woman is the real deal. Mad respect Jamie Lee Curtis

[@nicoledeveraux4322]

my dad saw her speak at a conference and couldn’t say enough good things about her. said he was super impressed with her all around, but particularly noted that she was a very professional when speaking, but that she was incredibly kind after she was done and just interacting with the people around her.

[@verdellellis4043]

Michelle Yeoh has set with the tone on achievements and her standards. What a classy women.

[@pastense]

I randomly recently watched EEAAO a second time almost a year after the first watch. And I feel like it was better the second time! There’s nobody in the world that could replace Jamie nor any of the other characters in this movie. If there was ever a perfect movie, it’s this one. Not saying it’s even perfect, but it’s perfect for what it is.

[@lavenderliger5154]

What a beautiful vibrant, high vibration example for us all! Love Jamie Lee! Real, authentic, in charge of her mind & reality.

[@skyavalanche]

When Jamie speaks, I listen, learn, and love

[@KenPurcell]

JLC is such a great personality. Her conversation is so in the moment an attentive to a great interview. Will always love to watch her work in anything.

[@ricardogomez9547]

That passion!!!! I could listen to her all day.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

I am so proud to be one of Jamie's generation. Her grace and humility is inspirational. @ 11:06 when the host shows her the cover of Variety featuring her mother it's a moment of true appreciation. Absolutely a beautiful valentine.

[@Cangaca777]

The fact that the rock scene has no voiceover makes it even louder. that was the perfect decision to go silent with it.

[@brenthelton]

I love Jamie Lee Curtis. Such a classy human being with lots of heart. Love you Jamie.

[@jerryluan9106]

I'm not a native English speaker, and I always switch on the auto subtitle of KZbin video to help me catch up the words in it. But I found Jamie's pronunciation is so perfect that I didn't even realize I didn't switch on the subtitle!

[@hpmoxie4660]

Her role is mesmerizing!

[@Angelajazzb]

She loves what she does and that can be such a medicine in life and for other people you work with ❤

[@rudewalrus5636]

I love her honesty, and how much she seems to genuinely appreciate all of the other people working together to make it all possible.

[@audreywitko1445]

What a beautiful interview! I love love love Jamie Lee even more. What a talent and human being! ✨💖✨

[@shakinahs]

She is a legendary gem. It like every word she speaks, resonates with me on all levels. I want to learn more from her. Truly love her.

[@Rick-hx9fo]

You go Jamie! You’ve paid your dues. I love how you think and express your feelings. I loved this movie and the entire cast. You were phenomenal with the awesome Michelle Yeoh. Hope you both take home the Gold!😊❤️

[@TastySchu4]

I've always loved her. But seeing her always put others in the spotlight & always has positivity for others. We need more like her in this world. Beautiful woman who supports other women always is incredible 🥰❤️

[@TastySchu4]

I've watched EEAAO 10x's and will watch it many more times for sure. Beautiful movie & story 🥰❤️

[@ChaosTheSalamander]

you can tell passion when you see it. I have a mother who loves musical theatre, and she tells me the same things. She loves the getting-together of so many people to create a collaborative artform, and it's got to be the same as the creation of movies.

[@judyelan4610]

LOVE jamie lee curtis! especially loved her with mark harmon - ncis... love her guts, her comfort with herself and her gifts.... i feel soooo blessed to see her win the oscar...

[@aeh5109]

This guy is so great. He lets her talk

[@carlosharris1349]

I’ve admired Jamie since I was a kid and first saw her in A Fish Called Wanda, then Halloween. One of the greats!

[@drumbum3.142]

Now if only she could.. ...be more classy with Respect to Others she works with (and Subsequently insults and is rude toward.. ...Apparently for no conceivable reason..)

[@kevinsmith7697]

@@drumbum3.142 👀

[@atadlish]

Damn... what a grounded, eloquent, efficient, thoughtful speaker. Gotta love her and all she's about! Let alone what the EEAAO has done.

[@johnmcquilkin]

Jamie Lee Curtis is the most interesting and genuine celebrity on the planet! ☮️ ☮️ ☮️

[@charlieflickinger7372]

I love Jaimie acknowledging that some scenes don't need to be expanded upon, because they were perfect. And I 100% agree. The hotdog universe is hilariously wonderful largely because it happens so quicky. Same with the rock scenes, if they had been too much longer they might have started to lose their impact.

[@szewei85]

Goes 2 show this still beats Marvels untold multiverse story hahahaha

[@Epaulshi]

So real and humble. The whole cast and directors are this way. Love the interviews as much as the movie.

[@wildcatyellowbird5975]

I have watched Jamie Lee Curtis ever since I can remember I love her movie family, I watched her parents movies too I am so proud of her and how far she has come she deserved that Oscar!! She is one of my favorite actresses!

[@Whirrrlpoool]

I could listen to her all day. So bright and passionate.

[@haro2830]

Jamie Lee Curtis is so real.

[@burstthroughtheconcrete]

Such a passionate, grateful, authentic, respectful, and spirited performer and person. Loved this. Thank you.

[@cgygflkj]

I love her attitude towards her life, very inspiring.

[@aresef]

It’s great to see nominations go to people for whom they truly truly mean something.

[@Irishgui83]

I love her. She speaks about every job she has with such passion, intensity and love. And you can tell that, even though she was born into the business, she has always been grateful for every opportunity. She also seems like a really cool, decent person outside of the industry.

[@MichellePaynePerform]

Such a great interview! I love the conversation and interaction here, and appreciate the time that Jamie is allotted to consider her thoughts. Also love the editing here with the magazine - genius to show us what she's looking at, almost placing us in her perspective. Really riveted by this!

[@POMpower18]

She has this positive energy in her

[@theziggy6974]

you will never see an actress as huge as Jamie Lee Curtis credit another actress for her getting/taking the "role of her career" that takes a level of realness and humility that you never see. Michelle Yeoh is such a living legend, and she's so young. I'm so glad for her, that she was finally the first name on the call sheet and everyone is seeing what I've always known - that Michelle Yeoh is amazing.

[@g__e__o]

Jamie Lee Curtis and Emma Thompson in a room talking to each other. I would listen all day long…

[@J_131]

I LOVE this woman so much. She's a realist just like me. She embraces herself for who she is and is unapologetically herself all without praising everyone else relentlessly. What a wonderful human being.

[@shanipie3]

I love her so much! She is not just an amazing actress but she seems like such a wonderful person!

[@lex8799]

So much respect for JLC. Her energy and attitude are so inspiring and contagious 😊❤

[@sarahelizabeth6342]

She is so eloquent.

[@channelabdullaev]

She’s captivating to listen. The interviewer didn’t even have to ask much questions!

[@kyoko703]

The church of Michelle F*ing Yeoh.

[@switchmuso]

8:50 Watched this 4 times in a row... true love in your voice Jamie, your dedication to this movie was brought home to me when Ke said in an interview that you were on set for EVERYTHING, you would be behind the monitor with the Daniels, cheering along to the Kung Fu scenes, EVERYTHING. Your co-star will probably get the Oscar, but please know that everyone who voted for her was subconsciously voting for you too. Possibly the best film ever made. Possibly the definition of cinema.

[@switchmuso]

Stanley Kubrick would've creamed himself haha!

[@switchmuso]

His first exclamation would be... "37 day shoot? that's the bathroom scene in Full Metal Jacket..."

[@switchmuso]

Omigod 9:50 Michelle Yeoh made the rock universe silent!!

[@lexkanyima2195]

I was shocked

[@PhilipJacksonesq]

Love love love her. Love her zest for life - and her appreciation of the people and things around her. Great to hear.

[@MCMNasty2]

She is absolutely fascinating. Wishing her nothing but good things because someone has wonderful as her deserves them.

[@115redhair]

BRILLIANT ANSWER when asked about a spinoff

[@brucerosepapa3748]

I love her. Thank you for sharing your story. I am so happy that you won the Oscar! Great job.

[@sentenialXmen]

A hard working woman, and Down to Earth Jamie Lee Curtis. BRAVO!!!. I wish you to have a success carrier for many years to come!!

[@tab5470]

I love Jamie Lee Curtis for her authenticity and enthusiasm and also an artfully straight shooter....

[@debbieallen1193]

Such a well spoken person! What’s not to totally love!

[@terjoe6643]

It was wonderful to see this beautiful woman and great actress receive a fully-deserved Oscar: long overdue.

[@Tomy_Yon]

Tearing up and feel like I must watch this incredible movie again. 🥺❤

[@dalilbaby4238]

I love how she immediately shut down the host's half jokey pitch of that hot dog finger spinoff. We saw it all in the movie!

[@ByClaytonDavis]

Not jokey at all....I was dead serious. Even though it breaks my heart, I will accept her answer and dream a new dream. 😉

[@Scamspam]

@@ByClaytonDavis You handled it well, but must be tricky when the person you interview doesn't really 'play along' with the joke and instead answers it completely serious.