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

A reunion like no other

It's one of those heartwarming stories. Jamie Lee Curtis, the icon of horror, and Daniel Radcliffe, the world-famous Harry Potter – they recently crossed paths again. Not on a film set, but across social media and in interviews, where Curtis couldn't find enough glowing words for her former on-screen son. In the film The Tailor of Panama (2001), she played his mother, long before Radcliffe learned his magical craft at Hogwarts. "He was such a smart, humble kid," 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 of her own, she seems to share a special connection with Radcliffe. In one interview, she joked that playing a Jewish mother in The Tailor of Panama made her an "honorary Jew." And when she looks at Radcliffe's career now, she does so with the same pride that Jewish mums have for their kids – just without the famous pot of chicken soup.

From Scream Queen to children's author

But of course, Jamie Lee Curtis is so much more than just the proud "mum" of Daniel Radcliffe. Her career is a reflection of the last 50 years of film history. In the late 70s, she made cinema history with John Carpenter's Halloween and became the ultimate Scream Queen. Generations of viewers have held their breath watching her battle masked killers. But Curtis refused to be pigeonholed. She showed her comedic talent in films like True Lies alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and charmed kids 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's written several children's books, including the bestseller Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day. In it, she helps kids understand their emotions – a passion project just as important to her as any film role. If you want to know more about her impressive career, check out the biography by David Grove: Jamie Lee Curtis: Scream Queen, American Mother. The book paints a picture 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 romp for the whole family.
• Today I Feel Silly (1998) – Her first children's book.
• Sharp Force (2022) – An action thriller where she proves 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 fit physique, she fights her way through a conspiracy – classic "Scream Queen," just more mature and even more impressive.

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