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Jamie Lee Curtis Reflects on Plastic Surgery Regret and Advocacy for Natural Beauty

In a new 60 Minutes interview, Curtis shares how a 1985 on-set comment led to surgery, addiction, and a lifelong commitment to sobriety and self-acceptance.

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Overview

  • Jamie Lee Curtis revealed on CBS's 60 Minutes that a cinematographer's comment about her 'baggy eyes' on the 1985 film Perfect prompted her to undergo plastic surgery at age 25.
  • The surgery, which Curtis immediately regretted, introduced her to painkillers and led to a years-long opioid dependency before achieving sobriety in 1999.
  • Now 26 years sober, Curtis has become an outspoken advocate for natural beauty and self-acceptance, urging women to embrace their authentic selves.
  • She has criticized modern cosmetic trends and social media filters, arguing they harm perceptions of beauty and promote unattainable standards.
  • Curtis draws on her personal experiences to support others in recovery and continues to speak out against the pressures of Hollywood’s beauty standards.