Jamie Lee Curtis has continued her legacy of support with the cast of Freakier Friday, sharing valuable advice on navigating Hollywood with the film’s young stars, Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons. This mentorship carries the same nurturing spirit Curtis showed Lindsay Lohan 22 years earlier, fostering a sense of family on set during the production of the sequel.
Supporting Young Talent Through Shared Experience
In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, Butters and Hammons described Curtis as a maternal figure who welcomed them into the “Freaky” family much like she did with Lohan during the original 2003 film. Butters, who plays Harper—the daughter of Lohan’s Anna Coleman—emphasized the connection between the original cast and the new actors, calling the predecessors the “founding mothers” who built a strong foundation for them.
Hammons, portraying Lily—the granddaughter of Curtis‘ character Tess Coleman and Anna’s soon-to-be stepdaughter—shared how Curtis’s warmth has extended through their group.
“We’re always getting kisses on the forehead or cheek, like, ‘See you tomorrow, honey.’ We slowly became a part of that circle, too,”
Hammons said, highlighting the close-knit atmosphere on set.
Learning Valuable Lessons from an Industry Veteran
Beyond creating a familial environment, Curtis imparted essential advice about handling the challenges of growing up in the entertainment business. Butters recalled Curtis’s wise words about life’s pivotal moments shaping one’s path.
“One piece of advice Jamie gave was, your life hinges in certain moments, and it’s what you do when your life hinges that dictates what it is,”
she explained.
“It’s not the thing that has been thrown at you that dictates it; it’s your reaction. She has a lot of moments like that. She’s a very wise woman, and she knows it, too. She’s happy to share her wisdom.”
The cast’s close bond continues off-camera as well, especially between Butters, Hammons, Curtis, and Lohan. The young actors revealed they have maintained friendships through a shared group chat, affectionately named “FREAKIES” at Curtis’s suggestion, demonstrating the lasting impact of their mentorship and connection.
Reflection on Lindsay Lohan’s Journey and Growth
The interview also touched on Curtis’s admiration for Lindsay Lohan’s personal growth following their reunion on Freakier Friday. Curtis expressed respect for Lohan’s transformation from a turbulent youth into a devoted mother and private individual living in Dubai.
“I understood the depth of the woman you’ve become. I give you great respect for that. I couldn’t freaking do that at your age. I wouldn’t have known how to do that. That speaks volumes to the woman she’s become, the type of human she is, the type of mother, wife, friend,”
Curtis stated.
Lohan reflected on her own experiences growing up in the spotlight, crediting Dubai with providing a space to live a normal life outside public scrutiny.
“I grew up so much in the public eye that I never really had the space to take time for me and just live a normal life,”
she said. “I found it there.”
Freakier Friday Debuts with a Legacy of Mentorship and Connection
Freakier Friday hits theaters on Friday, continuing the beloved body-swap story while highlighting the supportive dynamics between its cast members. Jamie Lee Curtis’s role as a mentor and maternal presence not only strengthens the film’s production but also leaves a lasting impression on young actors navigating the complexities of Hollywood under intense public attention.
