Jamie Lee Curtis to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Curtis created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

Sad news for Curtis fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her roles in True Lies or A Fish Called Wanda, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 67, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 14/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress-author just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouJamie Lee

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouJamie Lee was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouJamie Lee.”
— @DesireePlum, 13 Jan 2026
“I thought Jamie Lee Curtis retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 13 Jan 2026

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