Rachael Ray Season 17 Episode 25 The World's Favorite Scream Queen -- Jamie Lee Curtis -- Is Back and Talking About Reprising Her Iconic Role in "Halloween Kills"!
- October 15, 2021
The seventeenth season of Rachael Ray has been a whirlwind of fascinating guests and exciting recipes, but none have been quite as exciting as the guest on episode twenty-five. Jamie Lee Curtis, the world's favorite scream queen, sat down with Rachael to talk about her latest project, reprising her iconic role in the upcoming thriller "Halloween Kills."
The episode opens with a warm welcome for Jamie Lee Curtis, who looks stunning in a black dress and bold red heels. Rachael is clearly excited to have her on the show and wastes no time in asking about the new movie. Jamie Lee Curtis, who has starred in multiple horror movies in her career, says that this role remains her most significant and that she was thrilled to be back on set.
She explains that "Halloween Kills" is a direct sequel to the previous movie, which came out in 2018, and that the film picks up immediately where the previous one left off. Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her role as Laurie Strode, a woman who has been haunted by the events of the original "Halloween" movie for forty years. She says she loves the character for her strength and resilience, but also for her vulnerability and the way she keeps pushing through despite being faced with immense trauma.
Rachael and Jamie Lee Curtis discuss the power of the horror genre, particularly the way it allows us to confront and process our fears in a safe environment. They also talk about the impact of the "Halloween" franchise on popular culture and how it has become a Halloween tradition for many people to rewatch the movies every year.
Throughout the interview, Jamie Lee Curtis is open and engaging, sharing stories from her career and her personal life. She talks about her philanthropic work, particularly with children's hospitals, and shares some of the ways in which she stays grounded in the midst of the chaos of Hollywood. Rachael and Jamie Lee Curtis clearly have a lot of mutual respect and admiration for each other and the conversation flows effortlessly.
Of course, no episode of Rachael Ray would be complete without some delicious food, and this episode is no exception. Rachael creates a spooky Halloween-inspired dish, complete with pumpkin-shaped pasta and a black garlic sauce. Jamie Lee Curtis is impressed with Rachael's skills in the kitchen and enjoys the meal, even going back for seconds.
The episode wraps up with Jamie Lee Curtis urging viewers to go see "Halloween Kills" when it comes out in theaters. Rachael and Jamie Lee Curtis say their goodbyes, with Rachael thanking her guest for being on the show and wishing her all the best with the movie. It's clear from the interview that Jamie Lee Curtis is just as talented and captivating as ever, and that audiences have a lot to look forward to when "Halloween Kills" hits theaters.