The Oscar-winning actress made a surprise promotional visit that garnered a lot of attention due to her bold attire.
When Jamie Lee Curtis unexpectedly attended a “Freakier Friday” screening at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 2025, he wore an outfit that immediately went viral online. In a matter of hours, comments, conjectures, and audacious inquiries concerning her appearance and its implications flooded social media feeds.
This occasion was a part of a nostalgic marketing effort for the follow-up to Curtis’s over two decades-old film “Freaky Friday,” which also features Lindsay Lohan and Chad Michael Murray and has featured numerous fan interaction moments.
The 66-year-old paired an asymmetric off-the-shoulder jacket with a gray pantsuit with a punk vibe for the event. The ensemble was similar to one she wore in the most recent film.
A big safety pin on the lapel was one of the hardware elements and silver studs that adorned it. She accessorized the ensemble with a broad black leather belt that was tightened at the waist and gray pants that matched.
Curtis shared a selfie she took earlier that day on her personal Instagram, captioning it, “MOMMY is in the FREAKIER HOUSE OF THE MOUSE @elcapitanthtre.” FOR A MORE AMAZING SCREENING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! I had to dress up a bit, for sure. @disneystudios.
One film, which was shared on August 16 in association with the Disney Studios Instagram account, provided a closer look at her attire. The seasoned actress urged viewers to watch the new film and find it to be equally as enjoyable as the first one in the video.
In another video, she paid homage to her role as Tess Coleman from the original movie by standing in her pantsuit in front of a group of women wearing dresses with flowery prints and thigh-high boots.
Her outfit’s daring cut garnered the most attention on the internet right away, despite the obvious goal of encouraging people to see the film. One Redditor said, “Wow, that cleavage is amazing.”
An further person asked, “Did she get implants?” as well as the quip, “Someone’s had a job done.” Likewise, a fourth individual inquired, “Did she get a boob job?”
One user said, “Forgive me, I’m distracted 😳,” while another added, “OMG.” Others wrote, “Reaction,” rather than supposition.
Her attractiveness was commended by some; one Reddit comment said, “She’s really beautiful.” One person expressed disapproval, calling it “Embarrassing.”
Curtis lately garnered recognition on the internet in other ways as well. She made waves at the 2025 Las Culturistas Culture Awards, as previously reported, not because of her attire but rather because of her outspoken, unreserved three-word response to Allison Janney’s bold, pantsless ensemble.
Since then, the moment—which was caught on Janney’s Instagram post’s second slide—has gone global. Curtis, who was at the gathering with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, said, “Go [expletive] yourself,” with a joyous sense of appreciation, which made Janney giggle.
“Going to the @lasculturistas awards is such an exciting experience! Thank you, @mattrogerstho and @fayedunaway! I also love you, @jamieleecurtis, for being my fave red carpet star! Additionally, I would like to thank @sethmcfarlane for my favorite animated shout out [sic]😂,” Janney said as the description for her collection of event images and videos.
Curtis’s retort was aimed at Janney’s ostentatious, daring outfit, which included a black tuxedo jacket with one transparent leg and glittering tights. On the carpet, the structured-meets-sultry ensemble, which combined traditional tailoring with edgy elegance, attracted attention.
However, not everyone found the interaction or the attire endearing. Many people commented on the Instagram and Facebook postings that shared the video, and the responses varied from compliments to harsh condemnation.
“JLC with that real friend support!! 👏🔥 Bravo to you and those gams! ❤️” exclaimed one supporter on Instagram. “I want that JLC audio as my ringtone!” was a touching story given by another fan. Two of my fave females. A few years ago, @jamieleecurtis, you gave me the motivation to start telling random ladies how wonderful and lovely they are whenever I have the opportunity [sic].”
Others, not all positive, concentrated on Janney’s appearance. “What exactly is she wearing? One remark said, “She is old enough to know better [sic].” Another exclaimed, “Jamie Lee had THE BEST reaction when she saw Queen Janney’s entire ensemble! We’re all experiencing the same emotions 🤩.
Reactions were more mixed on Facebook. One Facebook user said, “That’s a pretty bold move,” while another completely disregarded Curtis. “She is simply cruel. I can’t tolerate her.
Curtis’ tone was questioned by one commentator, who posed the question, “What’s her problem?” “I just hope she didn’t,” said another opponent of Janney’s decision. And Allison’s dress [sic] truly went too far. One more person commented, “She has no filter….a loud mouth.”