Jamie Lee Curtis shared she's been "self-retiring" from acting so she doesn't end up like parents Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, who she said were "rejected" by Hollywood after reaching "a certain age."

Why Jamie Lee Curtis' Iconic Mom Would Have Been 'Upset' With Her originally appeared on Parade. Jamie Lee Curtis revealed why her iconic mom, Janet Leigh, would not have been happy with her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Jamie Lee Curtis is preparing to retire from acting, citing her parents' experience of being rejected by Hollywood due to age. She stated that she witnessed her parents, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, lose their fame and livelihood as the industry eroded their careers.