Jamie Lee Curtis has worn many faces on screen—fearless scream queen, stern but hilarious mother, action hero, dramatic powerhouse, and comedic scene-stealer. Over the years, she has effortlessly moved across genres, building a body of work as diverse as it is legendary. But behind every character lies a personal process, one she rarely unveils. Recently, Curtis peeled back the curtain, offering an emotional reflection on the roles—and relationships—that shaped her.

In a newly released conversation with Entertainment Tonight, the veteran actress revisited some of her career’s defining moments. One film in particular struck a deep emotional chord: the 1991 classic My Girl. As she watched a scene from the movie, Curtis’ voice cracked. “This is emotional for me,” she confessed. “They were so young,” she added, visibly moved by memories of co-stars Anna Chlumsky and Macaulay Culkin, who were just 11 at the time of filming.

Curtis played Shelly DeVoto, a warm presence in the life of young Vada Sultenfuss, and her connection to the child actors remains powerful decades later. She explained how emotionally complex it was to watch young performers navigate heavy themes like grief and loss. “Watching young actors do an adult’s job is very challenging… It’s hard to wrestle with that,” she said, pressing her hand to her chest as she recalled those intense filming days.

The nostalgia surrounding My Girl has only grown. A video Curtis shared online recently reignited the movie’s magic, showing a playful musical moment between the original cast—Chlumsky leading vocals, Culkin on drums, Dan Aykroyd on guitar, and Curtis shaking the tambourine with childlike joy. Fans flooded the comments with emotional responses, sharing how the film shaped their childhoods and how its story still moves them.

Curtis also revealed a lesser-known behind-the-scenes secret: My Girl nearly had a different title. “My Girl’s original title was Born Jaundiced,” she shared humorously. She also revealed she had a hand in conceptualizing the homemade music video from the set, noting that it was originally created as a crew gift.

While motherhood has been a recurring theme in Curtis’ long list of roles—from Freaky Friday to multiple heartfelt dramas—she’s stepping into a new family dynamic in her next project. In the upcoming film Ella McCay, hitting theaters December 12th, Curtis plays Aunt Helen, a nurturing force and the biggest supporter of the titular character. In a teaser clip, Curtis affectionately declared, “Everyone needs an Aunt Helen.”

From enthusiastic mentor to emotional co-star, Curtis continues to be a steady source of support—not just to fictional families on-screen but also to generations of young actors she has worked with. Her openness about the emotional weight of her past roles reveals a performer who doesn’t simply act—she connects, remembers, and carries those memories with her.

Curtis’ journey has spanned decades, but her reflections prove one thing: certain films and certain people never leave you. And for millions of fans around the world, My Girl remains one of those unforgettable cinematic treasures.

FAQ

Q1: Why did Jamie Lee Curtis become emotional about My Girl?
She said the film brings back powerful memories, especially of working with child actors who tackled serious themes at a young age.

Q2: Did Jamie Lee Curtis help create the My Girl cast music video?
Yes. She revealed that she encouraged the cast to record the playful music video as a gift for the crew.

Q3: What is Jamie Lee Curtis’ latest movie role?
She plays Aunt Helen in Ella McCay, releasing December 12th.

Q4: Was My Girl originally titled something else?
Curtis revealed the working title Born Jaundiced before it became My Girl.