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Jamie Lee Curtis Reflects on Balancing Motherhood and Career Through Commercials

In a May 11 interview on CBS' 60 Minutes, Curtis emphasized how endorsement deals allowed her to stay home with her children while pursuing her acting career.

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Overview

  • Jamie Lee Curtis revealed she prioritized commercials to spend more time at home with her adopted daughters, Annie and Ruby.
  • The actress described herself as an 'imperfect working mom,' acknowledging the challenges of balancing career and family life.
  • Curtis began endorsing products like L’EGGS pantyhose, Hertz rental cars, and Activia yogurt during the height of her film career in the late 1980s and 1990s.
  • She explained that commercial shoots required less time and travel than film productions, enabling her to maintain a stronger presence at home.
  • Curtis has consistently shared this perspective since 2011, reiterating it most recently during the Mother’s Day 2025 60 Minutes segment.