Jamie Lee Curtis Admits She Didn't Understand Any of 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Script

Even though Jamie Lee Curtis delivered an Oscar-winning performance in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022), she admits she didn't understand the script at all when she first read it. In a May interview with 60 Minutes, the 67-year-old actress revealed that not a single part of the plot made sense to her initially.

Plot Was Confusing, Character Clear

The film tells the story of a Chinese-American immigrant laundromat owner who, while being audited by the IRS, discovers she must connect with parallel-universe versions of herself. Despite the complex storyline, Jamie Lee Curtis says she immediately understood her character, IRS auditor Deirdre Beaubeirdre. She explained that Deirdre is a woman who is unloved and uses her job to control others because she lacks love in her own life. The role earned Jamie Lee Curtis both a BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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Jamie Lee Curtis's Oscar Surprise

When Curtis won the Academy Award for her performance, she was seen mouthing "shut up" in disbelief. She told 60 Minutes that her reaction reflected her genuine surprise, as she hadn't expected the win.

Jamie Lee Curtis also spoke about her famous pa rents, actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, both of whom were nominated for Oscars but never won.

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She reflected on surpassing them in terms of personal growth and creative freedom, saying she achieved emotional achievements and the freedom to fully express herself in her roles, something her mother might not have embraced.

Jamie Lee Curtis' candid insights highlight how even award-winning performances can start from confusion, but understanding the character can make all the difference.

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