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Jamie Lee Curtis (1958 - )

6/3/2026

 
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Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis (she/her) has forged a remarkably versatile career — from her debut in the Halloween franchise to her Oscar‑winning performance in the multiverse comedy Everything Everywhere All at Once. Capitalizing on her fame, she has built a powerful platform from which she speaks with clarity, conviction, and compassion on a wide range of humanitarian issues. In the process, she has become an influential ally and voice for the LGBTQIA+ community. As the mother of a transgender daughter, Curtis stands proudly and emphasizes that speaking out against discrimination is a moral responsibility, not a political stance. Her activism is longstanding and deeply personal, whether she is championing LGBTQIA+ rights, trans visibility, children’s health initiatives, addiction awareness, support for first responders, or, fittingly, First Amendment protections. She is also the author of several children’s books that address complex emotional themes such as identity, belonging, and self‑acceptance in ways young readers can understand. Grounding her advocacy in love, Curtis models what true allyship looks like.

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    Bob Plasse
    ​Deputy President, WPI

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