Actress Jamie Lee Curtis marked 27 years of sobriety in February 2026, publicly crediting her late co-star Richard Lewis as the key figure in her recovery from severe opiate and alcohol addiction.
Curtis, an Oscar winner, developed a secret decade-long dependence on opiates after receiving a prescription following plastic surgery in 1989.
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She kept her addiction hidden from her family until reaching out to Lewis and attending her first recovery meeting in February 1999.
A Pivotal Moment of Support
In a social media tribute, Curtis recalled the moment she sought help from her former Anything But Love co-star during her darkest struggles.
"27 years ago, I had pain and sorrow.
I reached out my hand and my old colleague and friend, Richard Lewis, reached out and took my hand," she said.
The actress emphasized how finding a compassionate peer transformed her perspective.
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"The miracle of sobriety is that it just takes one other person to relate to how you're feeling and THAT can change everything," Curtis added.
Reflecting on her ongoing recovery, Curtis noted that Lewis continually connected her with support networks over the years.
"Richard introduced me to many others and for these 27 years I have met so many people who share our common link of addiction and recovery from that daily prison," she said.
Following Lewis's death in February 2024, Curtis confirmed her dedication to helping others facing similar struggles. "He also is the reason I am sober.
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He helped me. I am forever grateful for him for that act of grace alone," she stated.
