Jamie Lee Curtis is speaking out about Hollywood’s obsession with plastic surgery and the toll she believes it has taken on women for decades.
In a candid interview, the 66-year-old actress described cosmetic procedures, filters, and AI-altered beauty standards as contributing to what she called a “genocide” of natural human appearance. “I’ve been very vocal about the genocide of a generation of women by the cosmeceutical industrial complex, who’ve disfigured themselves,” Jamie Lee told Emma Brockes from The Guardian.
Jamie Lee, who has become a vocal advocate for aging naturally, shared that her stance is rooted in personal experience. At 25, a comment from a cameraman about her eyes being “baggy” led her to undergo a cosmetic procedure, which she immediately regretted. Since then, Jamie Lee made the decision to wear her hair grey as it naturally changed and to not get any more cosmetic surgeries. The surgery also sparked a struggle with opioid addiction that she has since overcome, maintaining sobriety for more than 20 years.
The Oscar-winning actress believes that Hollywood — and society as a whole — has perpetuated impossible standards of beauty, leaving many women feeling like they are lacking and need to surgically alter their appearance. “We’ve erased what it means to look human,” Jamie Lee said, adding that the rise of AI-driven filters has only intensified the problem.
Despite her strong words, Jamie Lee was careful to clarify that she does not judge individuals who choose to undergo procedures. Speaking about younger women in the industry, including her Freakier Friday co-star Lindsay Lohan, she said, “It’s none of my business. I will never confront someone about it. We all make choices, and I understand the pressures they face.”
Jamie Lee has embraced her natural look in recent years, proudly showing her gray hair and refusing to hide signs of aging. She believes this stance is a powerful way to challenge the entertainment industry’s ageism. “I want to show that you don’t have to erase yourself to be relevant,” she explained.
Her comments have resonated widely among an already hot topic, sparking a broader conversation about the culture of beauty standards in Hollywood and beyond. While she knows her words may be controversial, Jamie Lee insists the discussion is necessary, saying, “We need to re-learn that real beauty lies in imperfection." ~Erin Grace
Freakier Friday opens Friday, August 8, 2025 in theaters nationwide.