Jamie Lee Curtis on rejecting Hollywood’s beauty standards and finally getting the roles she wants
Wild Card with Rachel Martin
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Jamie Lee Curtis never wanted to be an actor. She tells Rachel, despite having famous show business parents, she originally thought she’d become a police officer. Jamie talks about how she unexpectedly wound up in Hollywood, her fight against unrealistic beauty standards in the industry, and why she thinks of her children’s books as “her best thing.” Jamie Lee Curtis is currently in “Ella McCay.”
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Wild Card with Rachel Martin
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Life’s too short for small talk. NPR's Rachel Martin gets right to the questions that matter most. Once a week, famous guests pull questions from a deck of cards and open up about the kind of stuff we all think about but rarely say out loud.
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Jamie Lee Curtis on rejecting Hollywood’s beauty standards and finally getting the roles she wants
Wild Card with Rachel Martin
205,287 views
Jamie Lee Curtis never wanted to be an actor. She tells Rachel, despite having famous show business parents, she originally thought she’d become a police officer. Jamie talks about how she unexpectedly wound up in Hollywood, her fight against unrealistic beauty standards in the industry, and why she thinks of her children’s books as “her best thing.” Jamie Lee Curtis is currently in “Ella McCay.”
Let us know what you think Wild Card is doing well and how we can improve by taking a 10 min survey. Three randomly selected respondents will win a $25 gift card. Find it at npr.org/wildcardsurvey
MORE WILD CARD EPISODES
Wild Card with Rachel Martin
WHAT IS “WILD CARD?”
Life’s too short for small talk. NPR's Rachel Martin gets right to the questions that matter most. Once a week, famous guests pull questions from a deck of cards and open up about the kind of stuff we all think about but rarely say out loud.
Actors, authors and thinkers are prompted to talk about everything from their insecurities and dreams to grief and God. Named one of The New York Times’ 10 best podcasts of 2024, Wild Card stands out among celebrity interview podcasts. When modern life feels chaotic or overwhelming, listen to Wild Card for a joyful, grounding reminder of our shared humanity. You can reach out to us at wildcard@npr.org. We love it when you do.
The NPR shows you love are possible thanks to your support. Donate today: https://www.npr.org/donations/support