Jamie Lee Curtis was back in action, recreating her famous aerobic routine from the 1985 movie Perfect on The Tonight Show this Wednesday. At 66 years old, Jamie slipped into her iconic high-rise leotard, impressing fans with her age-defying figure.
The segment saw Jimmy Fallon, 50, take on the role of John Travolta, who starred as reporter Adam Lawrence in the movie. Jimmy introduced the moment by saying, “You danced in a lot of your films, and my favorite scene was with John Travolta in Perfect.” He then played a clip from the iconic scene and jokingly referred to their “thrusting” dance moves.
Jamie responded with humor, recalling that the scene lasted for seven minutes. Jimmy then revealed that Jamie had brought along some “never-before-seen” footage from the film. However, instead of John, Jimmy played Adam, while Jamie mixed things up by indulging in pizza.
Fans were thrilled, with some commenting on social media, saying, “This is Jimmy’s best episode yet!” and “Jamie Lee Curtis just gave me an Oscar!” Many viewers expressed admiration for Jamie’s dancing and called her an enduring star, while others joked about trying the 80s aerobics themselves.
While the dance routine was lighthearted, Jamie became emotional when discussing the Pacific Palisades fires. She revealed that her own neighborhood was in danger, and many of her friends had lost their homes. She urged viewers to support the American Red Cross and help in any way possible, whether through donations or volunteering.
She also shared a reminder to be prepared for emergencies, stressing the importance of having an emergency kit with necessary items like medicines, food, and baby formula. The situation in LA was dire, with fires devastating neighborhoods and displacing thousands.