Acclaimed actress Jamie Lee Curtis marked a remarkable milestone in her recovery journey, celebrating 26 years of sobriety. The accomplished performer shared her achievement through a heartfelt Instagram post on February 3rd.
"26 years ago today I walked into my first recovery meeting," Curtis wrote, reflecting on how her life has transformed since making that pivotal decision. The actress noted that her path to recovery has blessed her with meaningful friendships and opened doors to both family life and creative opportunities she never thought possible.
In her post, Curtis included a screenshot of her Twelve Steps app, which meticulously tracked her sobriety journey: 26 years, equating to 312 months, 9,498 days, or 227,911 hours. She also shared a poignant detail about her weekly recovery meeting location, which was recently destroyed in the Los Angeles Palisades fire. Despite this loss, Curtis remained steadfast in her commitment, emphasizing that sobriety persists "no matter what."
The "Halloween" star has consistently been open about her recovery journey. In a recent conversation with actor Colin Farrell for Variety's Actors on Actors series, Curtis emphasized that maintaining sobriety will be her greatest legacy. She highlighted the importance of breaking generational patterns of addiction, stating, "generations of people have had their lives ruled and ruined by alcoholism and drug addiction."
Curtis's celebration post concluded with words of encouragement for others on similar journeys: "Be gentle with yourselves. ONE DAY AT A TIME!" Her message resonates as a beacon of hope and inspiration for those facing similar challenges, demonstrating that lasting change is possible with commitment and support.
At 66 years old, Curtis continues to be a vocal advocate for recovery, putting sobriety at the forefront of her priorities. Her candid sharing of this personal milestone serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the possibility of transformation through recovery.