When Jamie Lee Curtis was just 25 years old, she went through plastic surgery because of something pretty tough that happened on a movie set. During the filming of the 1985 movie Perfect, the cinematographer flat-out refused to film her because of her eye bags. Imagine that—someone telling you they won’t shoot you because of how you look! For Jamie, this was super embarrassing, especially since she was surrounded by the cast and crew at the time.
She opened up about this moment in a recent interview, saying the cameraman told the director, “I’m not shooting her today because her eyes are baggy.” That kind of blunt comment really shook her. Feeling self-conscious and wanting to fix what had been called out so publicly, Jamie decided to get plastic surgery right after the movie wrapped.
But the surgery didn’t go as planned. Right after leaving the clinic, she already regretted it. What’s more, the painkillers she was given to manage the surgery pain ended up causing bigger problems. Jamie found herself quietly slipping into a dependency on opioids. She described it as being drawn to the “warm bath” feeling they gave her. It was a private struggle—she didn’t talk about it much, but it became a real challenge.
Years later, Jamie Lee Curtis has become a powerful voice for loving yourself just as you are. She encourages women everywhere to embrace their natural looks instead of feeling pressured to change.
She also openly shares her story about overcoming addiction. Back in February, she marked 26 years of sobriety with a heartfelt social media post, saying how much her life has changed since attending her first recovery meeting. She spoke about the amazing friendships she made and how they helped her heal.
Jamie battled opioid addiction for about ten years, a difficult journey that started with those painkillers prescribed after her eye surgery. But today, she’s proud of how far she’s come and continues to inspire others with her honesty and strength.
