Jamie Lee Curtis: From Scream Queen to Proud 'Mother' of Daniel Radcliffe

A Very Special Reunion

It's one of those heart-warming stories. Jamie Lee Curtis, the icon of the horror genre, and Daniel Radcliffe, the world-famous Harry Potter – recently crossed paths again. Not on a film set, but in social media posts and interviews, where Curtis couldn't find enough praise for her former on-screen son. In the film The Tailor of Panama (2001), she played his mother, long before Radcliffe was learning his magical craft at Hogwarts. "He was such a bright, humble boy," Curtis recently gushed. "And today he's a wonderful man and a fantastic actor."

This maternal care isn't a new role for the 67-year-old. Although she has two daughters herself, she seems to have a special connection with Radcliffe. In one interview, she once joked that playing a Jewish mother in The Tailor of Panama had made her an "honorary Jew". And when she looks at Radcliffe's career today, she does so with the same pride as any devoted mother would have – just without the famous pot of chicken soup.

From Scream Queen to Children's Author

But Jamie Lee Curtis is, of course, far more than just the proud "mother" of Daniel Radcliffe. Her career is a reflection of the last 50 years of film history. In the late 70s, she made cinematic history with John Carpenter's Halloween and became the ultimate Scream Queen. Generations of viewers have held their breath as she fought against masked killers. However, Curtis refused to be pigeonholed. She showcased her comedic talent in films like True Lies alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and charmed children and parents alike in Freaky Friday with Lindsay Lohan.

What many don't know is that Jamie Lee Curtis is also a successful author. She has written several children's books, including the bestseller Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day. In it, she helps children understand their emotions – a passion project just as important to her as any film role. For those wanting to learn more about her impressive career, a look at David Grove's biography, Jamie Lee Curtis: Scream Queen, American Mother, is a must. The book paints a portrait of a woman who has always stayed true to herself, whether in horror, comedy, or real life.

• Halloween (1978) – The classic that started it all.
• True Lies (1994) – An action-packed spy comedy.
• Freaky Friday (2003) – A body-swap caper for the whole family.
• Today I Feel Silly (1998) – Her first children's book.
• Sharp Force (2022) – An action thriller proving she's still a fighter.

And then there's Sharp Force, a 2022 action thriller that shows Curtis, even in her 60s, isn't afraid of tough roles. With a stoic expression and a toned physique, she fights her way through a conspiracy – very much the old "Scream Queen", just more mature and even more impressive.

Jamie Lee Curtis is, and remains, a Hollywood institution. The fact that, amidst all the fame and success, she still finds time to mother her former colleagues makes her all the more endearing. And if Daniel Radcliffe ever picks up an award, you can be sure Jamie Lee Curtis will be right there in the front row, applauding – with the smile of a very proud mother.