She Was Criticized for Her Look & Regrettably Had Plastic Surgery at 25 – See Her Now

A passing remark on a film set cut deeper than anyone knew — deep enough to send her under the knife before she turned 30. What followed was regret, a hidden addiction, and, in time, a quiet evolution into someone who finally feels at home in her own skin.

As the daughter of Hollywood stars, this actress had a front-row seat to more than just the red carpets and cameras. From an early age, she also witnessed the immense pressure to look perfect.

Years later, while simply doing what she loved, a comment about her eyes pushed her into plastic surgery, which she regrets until today. But she hasn’t let that moment define her. Now in her 60s, this Hollywood star is a vocal advocate for natural aging. See how she looks now.

A Starlet Raised by Hollywood Giants

Born into a household of Hollywood royalty, this famous actress entered the world already surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the film industry. Her parents — two of the most recognizable faces of classic cinema — were known for their magnetic screen presence and iconic careers.

Together, they welcomed her and her older sister, though their marriage eventually ended. Still, from a young age, the allure of show business was inescapable.

Cameras, premieres, and scripts were not foreign concepts — they were part of the actress’s everyday life. Thus, following in her parents’ footsteps seemed almost inevitable.

She then made her film debut in the late 1970s and quickly carved out a niche for herself in the world of horror. Her breakthrough came with a slasher classic that not only defined a genre but also solidified her status as a bankable young star.

Over the next few years, she built a diverse résumé, appearing in thrillers, comedies, and dramas, steadily proving that her talent went far beyond her famous surname.

However, while the actress was never blind to the privilege that opened doors for her, years later, she addressed the conversation around nepotism with directness and self-awareness:

“Nepo babies is an easy way for people to tell you [that] you don’t deserve your success, and I have been aware of that my whole life. I have not shied away from it. I am not under any delusion that hasn’t had an effect and an impact.”

Still, she emphasized that when the cameras roll, legacy is irrelevant. “At the end of the day, none of that helps you when they say rolling and action. It’s at that moment that the art takes over,” the Hollywood star shared.

However, despite her rising star, there were private struggles that complicated her public image. One of the most painful was the revelation that she and her siblings had been left out of their father’s will.

When the Hollywood icon died, the bulk of his estate went to his much younger widow, leaving his five children from various relationships completely disinherited. The decision stunned the family and drew public attention.

“We were all blindsided and it was very painful,” the actress’s half-sister said. In court filings, another half-sibling alleged that the will had been influenced by duress or manipulation.

Though no one publicly named names, the implication was clear — the family believed their father’s final wishes had been compromised. Despite this, the actress went on to build a successful career on her own terms.

The Price of Perfection

For this movie star, growing up in Hollywood didn’t just mean having a front-row seat to fame — it also meant witnessing firsthand the pressures that came with it.

As the daughter of two screen legends, she saw up close what the industry demanded of its stars, especially as they aged and their faces garnered constant scrutiny. She recalled:

“I’m the child of movie stars. I watched my parents get facelifts and neck lifts. I watched their work diminish; I watched their fame not diminish. And the contradiction of a lot of fame, but not a lot of work, is really hard to navigate for people. Very hard to be famous but not be doing the thing that made you famous.”

That contradiction left an impression. At just 25, while filming a courtroom scene under harsh fluorescent lighting, she was told by a cameraman that her eyes looked too puffy.

“He was like, ‘Yeah, I’m not shooting her today. Her eyes are baggy,'” the actress recounted. Already self-conscious about her naturally puffy eyes, the comment cut deep.

However, alongside the surgery came something even more damaging.

She described it as mortifying, revealing, “I was so embarrassed and had just so much shame about it that after that movie, I went and had routine plastic surgery to remove the puffiness.”

The decision was immediate and regrettable. “That’s just not what you want to do when you’re 25 or 26. And I regretted it immediately and have kind of sort of regretted it since,” the actress candidly shared.

What was meant to be a simple fix to a perceived flaw opened a door she would later wish had stayed shut. “I’ve become a really public advocate to say to women, ‘You’re gorgeous and you’re perfect the way you are.’ So […] it was not a good thing for me to do,” she added.

However, alongside the surgery came something even more damaging. Though the procedure wasn’t particularly painful, she was prescribed Vicodin as part of the post-op care. It didn’t take long for a dependency to develop. She shared:

“I became very enamored with the warm bath of an opiate. You know, drank a little bit; never too excess, never any big public demonstrations. I was very quiet, very private about it. But it became a dependency for sure.”

She had, unintentionally, begun a new chapter of her life — one marked by internal struggle and a growing need to reclaim control from the expectations of the industry that shaped her.

Sober and Embracing a New Chapter

She spent years battling insecurities and dependency, but today, she stands in a very different place — one defined by clarity, confidence, and conviction. This famous actress’s name is Jamie Lee Curtis.

In February 2025, the Hollywood star marked a major milestone — 26 years of sobriety. In a candid Instagram post, she reflected on the moment that changed the course of her life, writing in part, “26 years ago today I walked into my first recovery meeting. Since then, my life has completely changed.”

When asked about the secret to their enduring relationship, Curtis pointed to a principle rooted in recovery.

The post included a heartfelt message of gratitude to others in the recovery community, reading, “To every person I have come in contact with who have [sic] shared their experience […] I thank you for your courage and welcome and for all those who came before us, and for those who have followed, thank you.”

Her message ended with a reminder to others on the same path, stating, “Be gentle with yourselves. ONE DAY AT A TIME! My hand in yours. JLC.”

However, sobriety was just one part of Curtis’s personal renaissance. At 66, she entered what she described as a creatively rich, deeply grounded period in her life full of self-acceptance. In a 2024 interview, she shared:

“65 is a moment of reflection and excitement. I feel more excited, more turned on creatively. […] I’m much less hard on myself. I’m very much in acceptance of what I look like and I own what I think and feel, and that to me is what maturity is.

And through it all, her marriage has been a steady force. In 2024, she and her husband, actor and director Christopher Guest, celebrated 40 years together. When asked about the secret to their enduring relationship, Curtis pointed to a principle rooted in recovery.

“Well, you don’t leave. I’m also sober for a long time, and we have a phrase in recovery, ‘If you stay on the bus, the scenery will change.’ And you know, that’s marriage. If you stay on the bus, the scenery changes,” she stated.

However, the actress didn’t romanticize the reality of a long-lasting marriage either. In fact, she was refreshingly honest about the ebbs and flows of long-term commitment.

“Like all of a sudden you literally want to hate each other and then the next day it’s a pretty sunny day […] and then you’re on another track. So I think perseverance, patience, gentleness, and a really good dose of hatred,” she humorously added.

In addition to celebrating 40 years of marriage, Curtis has also received positive words from people online. After she opened up about the harsh comment that led to her early surgery, one person responded, “Wow, I can’t believe the director told her that.”

Others praised her presence and longevity in the industry, calling her a “[woman] of true elegance” and writing, “I’ve always loved her. And now that she’s older, I love her and her acting even more.”