Jamie Lee Curtis may be just a couple of years away from her 70th birthday, but she could be mistaken for being much younger. The 67-year-old actress has a refreshing attitude to ageing, saying she wants to look her age, despite working in an industry where actors are often undergoing cosmetic procedures to try and appear more youthful.
Plastic surgery is something Jamie tried for herself at the age of just 25 after being criticised for having "baggy eyes", and said she "regretted it immediately" and wouldn't go under the knife again. Instead, the Halloween star focuses on a consistent commitment to living well, prioritising healthy eating and regular exercise over fad diets or punishing routines - and it's paying off!
To understand more about Jamie Lee Curtis' wellness routine, we caught up with Colin Raney, a certified personal trainer and founder of AI personal training app Ray, who says it is the Hollywood star's consistency that is the key to her healthy ageing.
© Getty ImagesJamie Lee Curtis' workouts
Jamie has a refreshing approach to exercise, and instead of pushing herself with HIIT training or fitness fads, she prefers movement that supports her body and mind, such as walking and Pilates. Her commitment to building strength is something personal trainer Colin particularly recommends for women over the age of 40.
"For women over 40, strength training is the most underrated thing you can do for longevity. A 2024 study in the journal Biology found that 90 minutes of weekly strength training was associated with nearly four years less biological ageing, measured by telomere length - basically your cells' clock," Colin shares.
"Most women have spent decades being told cardio is what matters. Cardio is great for heart health, but staying strong is incredibly important."
Jamie Lee Curtis' diet
The actress doesn't share many details about her daily diet, but she has previously said that she prioritises eating protein, raw vegetables and fruit and staying hydrated. According to Colin, it is following this healthy diet alongside her workout routine that supports her youthful aesthetic.
"The protein piece isn't separate from the strength training - they only work together. After menopause, oestrogen decline can mean losing 30 to 60 per cent of your muscle stem cells," he explains. "Your muscles aren’t rebuilding themselves like they did when you were younger. Strength training signals to the body that it needs to build muscle, and protein helps that happen."
© FilmMagicThe power of consistency
Jamie shows that small, consistent habits can lead to extraordinary health benefits over time, and is proof that you don't need to push yourself too hard in order to look and feel your best. And according to Colin, there's a lot to learn from her approach.
"What Jamie Lee Curtis gets right is that the boring stuff works. People get sold cold plunges, juice cleanses, and 75-day challenges, and when those don't stick, they blame themselves," he says. "Curtis just eats well, stays active, and doesn't drink. She’s not searching for hacks; she’s focusing on better habits."
The good news is that once you can make any of these habits stick, they build momentum and can support you in making other lifestyle changes. "She’s following traditional good habits that feed each other. You strength train, you sleep better. You sleep better, you eat better. You don't drink, everything improves," Colin explains. "You get those things lined up, you create great momentum. Once you get that momentum going, it’s not as daunting as it seems."
