Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis is back on the big screen with Lindsay Lohan for the comedy Freakier Friday, which hits theaters on, well, Friday. But while the movie plays complicated parent-child dynamics for laughs, Curtis, 66, experienced her own share of real family drama.
In this episode of I Never Knew That, editor Tyler looks at the actor’s vastly different relationships with her famous parents, Hollywood stars Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. While mother and daughter stayed close on and offscreen, Jamie Lee and Tony remained estranged for much of their lives—only to reconcile at the last possible moment.
If you learned something from the video, let us know at editor@biography.com. You can also check out our full collection of I Never Knew That episodes and learn more about Jamie Lee Curtis—from her surprising net worth to her wholesome bond with screen daughter Lohan.
Tyler Piccotti joined the Biography.com staff as an Associate News Editor and is now the News and Culture Editor. He previously worked as a reporter and copy editor for a daily newspaper recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors. In his current role, he shares the true stories behind your favorite movies and TV shows and profiles rising musicians, actors, and athletes. When he's not working, you can find him at the nearest amusement park or movie theater and cheering on his favorite teams.
