Jamie Lee Curtis is an outstanding actress with many accolades to her name. The daughter of acting legends Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, it is no wonder Jamie is such a joy to watch on screen, and it comes as no surprise that fans are still gushing over her, even though she's played the same character for 44 years.
Jamie Lee Curtis has been in several hit films, from Knives Out to Freaky Friday, but she is probably best known for being Laurie Strode in the Halloween films, an epic horror franchise about the masked serial killer Michael Myers.
Jamie has brought the brave sister of Myers to life and has kept her the admirable hero in the hearts of horror fans for 44 years.
And despite being the same character for over four decades, both Jamie Lee and her fans are still not even close to tiring of the badass that is Laurie Strode.
How Jamie Lee Curtis Became The "Scream Queen"
Jamie Lee Curtis had been in a few shows and movies throughout the seventies, but her breakthrough role came in 1978 with John Carpenter's Halloween.
The horror movie was a surprising success and nominated for an award. It also led to Jamie Lee Curtis getting more roles in more hit horror movies, including Halloween II in 1981, which led fans to dub her a "Scream Queen."
The Halloween movies have changed Jamie Lee Curtis's life. As well as making her a horror icon for over four decades, she's made hundreds of thousands per movie since Halloween II and allegedly made $5 million from Halloween Kills, which killed the box office.
Curtis isn't just a talented actress who's graced our screens since the 70s though; she'll also be directing Mother Nature, a horror movie about climate change.
There are now a total of twelve Halloween movies that have spanned over 44 years — and it's still not over.
Halloween Ends will be released in October 2022 where fans will get to see Laurie and her brother Michael go head-to-head, and finally find out how this deadly battle between good vs. evil, or slasher vs. badass hero ends.
44 Years Of Being Laurie Strode
Despite 44 years in the same role, Jamie Lee Curtis seems far from bored with being Laurie Strode. In an Instagram post, she shared with fans the moment she realized she had been Laurie Strode for 44 years and how grateful she was to everyone for keeping Laurie alive for so long.
"I woke up early this morning and realized I've been inhabiting Laurie Strode for 44 years. Her dreams became mine. Her nightmares too. Throughout it all a profound sense of gratitude to the fans that have kept her relevant and gave me employment for such a long time and I'm so f*^%ing exited by this new movie we are making."
Of course, it goes without saying that fans loved the post. One Instagram user said, "Love this. Love you. #truelegend" whilst another asked, "I mean...does anyone wanna see a Halloween without Jamie?"
So many Instagrammers told Jamie how much they loved her, how she will always be irreplaceable and a "queen", "icon" and "legend."
One Instagrammer commented, "Laurie is THE FINAL GIRL" and some have been a fan for 44 years, since the iconic Halloween franchise began, promising that they will be there for the final installment of the Halloween movies.
Fans have also taken to Twitter to tell Jamie Lee how great she looks as Laurie.
One Twitter user said, "I've grown up with Laurie and am so happy you're back to bring her closure. Can't wait for Ends!" whilst another posted a picture of Michael Myers holding a sign which said, "To me, you are perfect."
But All Good Things Must End - Even "Halloween"
Even though horror fans will want this iconic franchise to last forever, it has to end at some point, and the dedicated Laurie Strode fans deserve to see this 44-year nightmare end.
Let's hope she defeats Michael Myers and puts an end to the terror he has cast for so long — fans cannot wait for the final part, and even well after Halloween has come to its epic conclusion, Jamie Lee Curtis will always be known as the "Scream Queen."
Jamie Lee Curtis has said that she is super excited about what's being created for the final installment of the Halloween movies. She has also said it will shock people and make them feel very angry.
The expectation is unbelievably high after the phenomenal long-term success of the franchise, and fans agree that Jamie Lee is simply the best for sticking around for so long. No one could play the part of Laurie Strode better than Jamie!
