Oscars 2023: “My Mum and Dad Were Nominated but Didn’t Win,” Teary Jamie Lee Curtis Shares, Wins Hers at 64

• Veteran Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis recently stirred the emotions of many at the Oscars 2023 award ceremony
• The ace actress, during her acceptance speech, made a telling revelation about how her mum and dad were both nominated for the Oscars in different categories but didn't win
• Jamie, who recently turned 64, won her first Oscar after making her debut in Hollywood 45 years ago

Veteran Hollywood actress Jamie Lee Curtis recently sparked emotions during her award acceptance speech at the just concluded 2023 Academy Award of Merit, better known by its nickname, Oscars.

The 64-year-old actress revealed, during her speech, that her parents, who were legendary actors, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, were nominated for the Oscars awards but never won it.

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With tears in her eyes, Jamie shared her parents' story, after which she noted that she had been in the industry for over four decades, and after several nominations, she had given up hope of ever winning the illustrious statuette.

Jamie Lee Curtis is famous for her witty lines and fast-paced acting. It was about time for her to get one; she deserved it. This was the most common comment that rented the air after she was announced.

Watch the viral clip of Jamie Lee Curtis crying and share her parent's Oscar story below:

See how netizens reacted to Jamie Lee Curtis' Oscars' emotional moment

@anna.c.novaes:

"She deserves IT A LOT."

@possiblysaif:

"SHE IS ALL OF US!"

@leilah_nakabira:

"Angela deserved this award more than anyone else in that category."

@paratrooper315:

"Happy for Jamie Lee! However, Auntie Angela Bassett was robbed."

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@fritschdavid:

"Long overdue for JLC."

@cami.mrd.vzq:

"Jamie Lee you are all of us congratulations."

@nikhil452311:

"Angela was robbed she deserved to win. Only just because it is a marvel movie she didn’t win one."

@chel0_o:

"Yea she shouldn't have won...... Stephanie deserves it way more....."

@l_acosta144:

"Everything Everywhere All At Once killed it!!!"

Oscars 2023: Tems dragged for rocking cloud-like outfit that blocked view of top Hollywood stars

Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls reporting earlier that Nigerian singer Tems once again made the country proud as she attended the Oscar Awards ceremony over the weekend.

Tems showed up at the prestigious award ceremony, rocking a cloud-like Lever Couture SS23 outfit that caught the attention of many.

However, even though the Golden Globe-nominated musician appeared gracious in her outfit, some critics couldn’t help but express their strong reservations.

Source: Legit.ng