Jamie Lee Curtis Receives Honorary Degree from AFI

Jamie Lee Curtis was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by the American Film Institute at their Class of 2024 commencement ceremony held at the TCL Chinese Theatre. The honor, presented by her 'Halloween' director John Carpenter, recognizes her significant contributions to the film industry. During her speech, Curtis reflected on her journey as an artist, acknowledging her past as an 'underachiever' and how she has grown into her identity as an artist. She emphasized the importance of staying engaged and enthusiastic while offering advice to the graduating filmmakers. Curtis, who recently won an Academy Award for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' highlighted her family legacy while asserting her own artistic identity. This recognition adds to her impressive list of accomplishments, including an Emmy nomination for her role in 'The Bear.'