If you want to see Jamie Lee Curtis laugh, just ask her about a time she requested a celebrity autograph. This happened during an appearance on The Late Show Wednesday, when Stephen Colbert posed the question using his signature segment, The Colbert Questionert. Curtis giggled and tried hard to suppress her laughter until Colbert insisted on knowing the name.
The actress finally revealed that the autograph came from “Urkel,” referring to Jaleel White, who played the nerdy Steve Urkel on the ABC sitcom Family Matters that aired from 1989 to 1998. Colbert could not resist teasing her with a twist on Urkel’s famous catchphrase, “Did you do that?” and Curtis confirmed that she did indeed ask for it.
Family Moment Behind the Signature
Curtis explained that she was with her child at the time, and her daughters wanted Jaleel White’s autograph. She managed to get it and still keeps the signed autograph in her daughter’s scrapbook. Curtis, who shares her adult daughters Annie and Ruby with husband Christopher Guest, showed a proud and caring side during this conversation.
When Colbert remarked on what a kind gesture it was, she simply replied, “I’m a nice mom.”
Jamie Lee Curtis’s Supportive Role on Set
Besides her playful story, Curtis is known as a generous and wise presence to young actors. Julia Butters, who starred alongside Curtis in the film Everything Everywhere All at Once, shared in an interview that Curtis offered invaluable advice about handling life’s pivotal moments. According to Butters, Jamie Lee Curtis said,
“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. 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.”
—Julia Butters, Actress
This advice reflects Curtis’s thoughtful and warm nature, which resonates in both her public appearances and professional work. She embraces opportunities to mentor younger colleagues and also brings laughter, as demonstrated in her recent chat on The Late Show.
Reflecting on the Moment and What Comes Next
Jamie Lee Curtis’s funny autograph story highlights her relatable side and ability to find joy in everyday experiences. It also hints at her devotion as a mother and a supportive figure in Hollywood. With a career spanning decades and roles in movies and TV shows, Curtis continues to inspire both fans and fellow actors. Audiences can look forward to more heartfelt moments and wisdom shared by the actress in future interviews and projects.
