Jamie Lee Curtis: On Her Oscar Journey and Career Triumphs

Get ready for an incredible episode of The Conversation Podcast! Today, my dear friend and iconic actress Jamie Lee Curtis joins me to discuss the announcement of the Oscar nominees, all the way to her eventual win for Best Supporting Actress in the film Everything Everywhere All At Once. Jamie Lee has been in the acting game since the age of 19, and she takes us through the emotional rollercoaster of the nomination process and the unforgettable night of the Oscars.    IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:42] Jamie Lee reflects on the moment she was named an Oscar winner and the expectations and realizations that brings [05:36] A humble winner and Jamie Lee’s friendship with Michelle Yeoh [11:20] Women supporting women should be the norm [13:30] Jamie Lee describes herself as a “Promoter,” and the over-exposure when you win an Oscar [21:23] Deborah Oppenheimer’s friendship during the process of learning of the nomination through the night of the Oscars [26:57] Jamie Lee’s closing thoughts on the experience of her nomination and subsequent win of the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Winning an Oscar is a game-changer in Hollywood. Over-exposure can result in your showing up as a skit on Saturday Night Live. Women supporting women is a concept that some women talk about but do not walk, unfortunately.   RESOURCES: Amandadecadenet.com Amanda de Cadenet LinkedIn Amanda de Cadenet Instagram Jamie Lee Curtis - Facebook Jamie Lee Curtis - Instagram Jamie Lee Curtis - Twitter   QUOTES:   “The point is that we're in this together, and that to me is what's missing. The fact that this is unusual. That a woman would support another woman, that hype women would be an anomaly.” - Jamie Lee Curtis “I couldn't ever even allow myself the possibility that it would happen. The nomination itself was such a game changer for me because that was never in my thought pattern. It was never in my mind that that would happen for me.” - Jamie Lee Curtis   ABOUT THIS PODCAST: The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.