Jamie Lee Curtis has detailed how she ‘fell in love’ with Emma Mackey and found Jack Lowden ‘nice’ despite his ‘douchebag’ character on-set of Ella McCay.
The Hollywood veteran, 67, spoke to HELLO! ahead of the release of the James L. Brooks-helmed movie, which follows the story of Emma’s character Ella becoming governer of the state while juggling her relationships.
The political comedy-drama film is where Jamie, who plays the titular character’s aunt Helen, fell Emma, saying: ‘Emma’s a beautiful person, and I met her the first day at Jim’s [director James L. Brooks] house, and I fell in love with her, honestly’.
Speaking of Jack, who plays Ella’s husband Jack, she said: ‘Jack Lowden…he’s handsome! He’s nice, too, even though he plays such a douchebag’.
Emma reciprocated the praise, saying of Jamie: ‘Jamie and I clicked instantly. She’s so wonderful and so warm and so generous, and makes everyone feel at home…
Jamie Lee Curtis has detailed how she ‘fell in love’ with Emma Mackey and found Jack Lowden ‘nice’ despite his ‘douchebag’ character on-set of Ella McCay (Jack, Jamie and Emma pictured at Monday night’s premiere)
Jamie has been blazing the promo trail for the film and looked stunning as she emerged in a sharp three-piece red suit on Tuesday
The James L. Brooks-helmed movie, which follows the story of Emma’s character Ella becoming governer of the state while juggling her relationships (Emma and Jack pictured in the movie)
‘She’s just lovely to be around, and she loves her job, so being around those sorts of people makes you feel very at ease and supported when you need it.’
The movie also stars Woody Harrelson, Rebecca Hall and Ayo Edebiri.
The official synopsis reads: ‘Set in an unnamed state, an idealistic 34-year-old lieutenant governor juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor…
‘The state’s longtime incumbent governor, who suddenly accepts a cabinet position in the incoming Obama administration.’
Last month Jamie was called out as a ‘nepo baby’ after stating that her acting career was a happy accident.
The Halloween icon is the daughter of Hollywood legend Tony Curtis and Psycho star Janet Leigh and during an interview with Variety, admitted that she was a poor student in school without any major career prospects until she fell into acting.
Speaking to the publication, the Oscar winner described herself as someone with, ‘no tangible abilities. I was a D+ student — C- if you graded on a curve. I was a cheerleader.’
Emma reciprocated the praise, saying of Jamie: ‘Jamie and I clicked instantly. She’s so wonderful and so warm and so generous, and makes everyone feel at home’
Jamie branded Jack ‘nice’ despite his character
She continued, ‘I was kind of a weirdo. I was this girl at 16, full of energy and personality. But I had no intelligence. You know, I wasn’t an athlete, I wasn’t in the plays. And I became an actor by accident.’
She explained that her big break in showbiz came after a family friend in Beverly Hills recommend that she audition for an episode of ABC’s Nancy Drew Mysteries.
The friend sent her audition tape to Universal Studios and she was offered a contract almost immediately.
‘They called me the next day, and they offered me a contract. I dropped out of college and became an actor, bringing in $235 a week,’ she said.
Jamie Lee’s take of making it in Hollywood drew backlash online, with many taking issue with the way she downplayed the influence of her A-list parents.
Jamie chatted about the movie on This Morning on Tuesday
