She continued, “When I look in the mirror, I see myself. I accept myself, and I move on because you know what? The world is filled with things we need to do. I’m breaking the cycle that has essentially destroyed the lives of generations in my family.”
Curtis experienced the heartbreaking loss of her brother Nicholas, who passed away from a heroin overdose at the age of 21. Her father, the actor Tony Curtis, also grappled with alcohol and drug issues.
“Getting sober remains my single greatest accomplishment,” she confessed. “It’s bigger than my husband, bigger than both of my children, and bigger than any work, success, failure—anything.”
We’re cheering you on, Jamie Lee!