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Jamie Lee Curtis explains the bold career pivot she took, even though she had a thriving acting career
- Jamie Lee Curtis explained her decision to shift from acting to starring in commercials was driven by her desire to spend more time with her children.
- Despite initial skepticism from her team, Curtis' career continued to thrive after transitioning to commercial roles.
- She took on advertising roles for brands like Hertz, Activia, L'eggs, Hitachi, and Voice Stream Wireless (which later became T-Mobile).
- Curtis adopted two children with her husband Christopher Guest after facing infertility issues.
- Starring in commercials allowed Curtis to prioritize raising her daughters, Annie and Ruby, who are now adults.
- Despite concerns about the impact on her acting career, Curtis went on to star in successful films like 'Halloween,' 'Knives Out,' and 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'
- She won an Oscar for her supporting role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'
- Curtis believes there has been a shift in consumer perception, allowing actors to both advertise and act simultaneously with no stigma.
- Her upcoming project is an adaptation of Patricia Cornwell's novels for a series titled 'Scarpetta' on Prime Video, starring Nicole Kidman as a medical examiner.
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