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Jamie Lee Curtis recently delighted fans with an unexpectedly candid moment on the red carpet during the inaugural Las Culturistas Awards held in Los Angeles. Known for her long and celebrated career spanning decades, Curtis demonstrated her characteristic blend of humor and warmth in an interaction with fellow acclaimed actress Allison Janney.
The Las Culturistas Awards, hosted by comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, marked a new addition to the awards circuit, celebrating cultural moments and figures in entertainment with a distinctive blend of irreverence and reverence. The event attracted a wide array of prominent figures from television and film, providing a stage for both recognition and celebration.
Among the attendees was Allison Janney, the Oscar-winning actress widely known for her versatile performances in projects including I, Tonya and the long-running series Mom. Janney arrived on the red carpet wearing a striking ensemble that caught the attention of many guests, including Curtis.
The highlight of the evening, and what quickly became a viral moment online, came when Jamie Lee Curtis spotted Janney and responded to her look with a phrase that both shocked and amused those around them. A video shared by Janney on Instagram captured the exchange: as Curtis took in Janney’s outfit, she exclaimed with playful emphasis, “You can go f**k yourself,” before the two shared a warm embrace.
Far from being a moment of conflict, Curtis’s choice of words was understood by those present—and later by fans across social media—as an affectionate and exuberant form of praise. Janney herself expressed delight at the interaction, captioning the video:
“What a thrill to attend the @lasculturistas awards! Thank you @fayedunaway and @mattrogerstho and for my favorite red carpet shout out @jamieleecurtis I adore you! Also @sethmcfarlane for my favorite animated shout out. Don’t miss the Las Culturistas Culture Awards airing August 5th on @BravoTV and streaming on @Peacock! #CultureAwards2025… Oh also, I want to thank my glam team!”
The candid nature of Curtis’s reaction resonated strongly with fans. Social media comments celebrated the moment as a joyful example of mutual support among women in the entertainment industry. One user wrote, “Jamie Lee’s response to seeing Queen Janney’s whole outfit was THE best response! We are all feeling the same.” Another added, “If you’re ever having a bad day @allisonbjanney you just need to come to this post and rewatch Jamie Lee Curtis reaction to you! Or the video of that smooth slow catwalk in that outfit! A literal Goddess.”
Additional fans chimed in with admiration both for Janney’s fashion and for Curtis’s ability to express genuine enthusiasm in such a memorable way. One noted, “Omg the legs all the way up to the sky!!! @jamieleecurtis I am stealing this response!!” while another commented simply, “Love seeing women supporting women.”
This playful interaction is consistent with Jamie Lee Curtis’s well-known personality, characterized by a blend of sharp wit and heartfelt sincerity. Over the years, Curtis has proven she is not afraid to speak her mind—whether defending friends or addressing rumors.
For example, Curtis recently addressed speculation about a possible romantic relationship between actors Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. In a succinct but empathetic statement, she said:
“With all due respect to pop culture, if love has found their way into that relationship, God bless them both! Leave them the f**k alone. And let them like each other because both of them have had hardship and they’re both beautiful humans — it makes me cry.”
Such moments reveal Curtis’s commitment to kindness and honesty in an industry often dominated by carefully managed public images. Fans appreciate her ability to be both candid and compassionate, contributing to her enduring popularity.
The Las Culturistas Awards themselves have quickly become known for their unique approach to celebrating culture and entertainment, blending humor, celebrity appearances, and thoughtful commentary. Curtis’s viral moment at this event adds to its growing reputation as a place where genuine and unscripted interactions can occur.
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In an era when celebrity encounters are frequently polished and staged, Jamie Lee Curtis’s spontaneous and affectionate words to Allison Janney stand out as a refreshing example of authenticity and friendship. It is a reminder that behind the glamour and publicity, relationships between artists often contain moments of real connection, humor, and mutual admiration.
Fans of both actresses eagerly await the televised broadcast of the Las Culturistas Awards on August 5th on Bravo and streaming on Peacock, anticipating more moments of this candid and spirited nature.
