20 actors that became overnight sensations

6) ⁠Jamie Lee Curtis

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Jamie Lee Curtis's portrayal in the film Halloween (1978) termed her as a "Scream Queen," but versatility made her more permanent in the limelight. She later starred in such films as Trading Places (1983) and A Fish Called Wanda (1988). In 2023 she won an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), proving her career is not limited to the realm of horror but dramatic depth as well. She's also an advocate of children's health, writing books and continuing into activism work.

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