But she soon proved to be much more than a mere teen scream queen.
She earned $8,000 forHalloween; since then, her movies have earned $2.5 billion.
Shes also the author of 13 best-selling childrens books.
It broke the box office, she told AARP, and it starred a woman over 50.
I was, like, Wait, what?
I didnt see that coming.
The lesson of her success: Look at what age you are.
Laugh about it a little.
And then shut up and do something!
So thats where Im at in my life right now.
Curtis will receive the award at the awards ceremony, which will be broadcast by PBS onGreat PerformancesFeb.
17, 2023, at 9 p.m.
ET (check local listings),pbs.org/moviesforgrownupsand the PBS Video app.
