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Jamie Lee Curtis Pays Tribute To Her Greatest Role
By Chris Snellgrove
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There are some major Hollywood stars who want to distance themselves from past works, eternally worried that nostalgia-crazed fans will focus more on their greatest hits instead of their latest and greatest films. That’s not true of Jamie Lee Curtis, the scream queen who took home an Academy Award last year for Best Supporting Actress thanks to her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once. She might be an Oscar winner now, but Curtis never forgot her roots and today posted a loving tribute to Halloween, the John Carpenter film that made her famous.
Paying Tribute To Halloween
Jamie Lee Curtis began her post with a hearty “HAPPY HALLOWEEN to everyone” before providing some of her memories of that first Halloween movie that came out “46 years ago” (strictly speaking, it came out on October 25, 1978, and not Halloween itself). She went on to enthusiastically describe becoming “the first FINAL GIRL” before very explicitly praising John Carpenter for his role in that film and her subsequent career success, thanking him “for choosing me to embody the every girl, Laurie Strode.”
While slashers technically existed before Carpenter’s film, the first Halloween movie created and popularized many staples of this particular horror genre. For example, we get a masked killer in the form of Michael Myers, and his tendency to brutally kill cute co-eds was a direct inspiration for the first Friday the 13th film and the subsequent Jason Voorhees character. And as Jamie Lee Curtis gleefully celebrated her character became the first Final Girl, someone destined to survive the killer and, in her case, go on to appear in several sequels and reboots.
Halloween Left Its Mark
In her Instagram post, Jamie Lee Curtis described how impactful the film was: “throughout these years, I’ve had the opportunity to meet millions and millions of people whose lives were affected by that film and the subsequent films.” She then described how Halloween effectively unified her with her fans. “That shared experience in a movie theater has bonded us all and so, on this Halloween night, I thank you for my creative life and my renewed belief that coming together as a group of people, with a common purpose, fighting for our lives together, brings out the best in us.”
At the end of her message, Jamie Lee Curtis couldn’t resist adding “Mr. Myers excluded, of course.” Certainly, the silent stalker (well, silent except for that second Rob Zombie movie, at least) isn’t somebody moviegoers would associate with bringing out the best in anyone, nor in bringing the world together. Fortunately, his first film is quite the opposite: a movie that electrified the world and quickly became a horror touchstone for future directors of spooky cinema.
She understandably saved most of her praise for John Carpenter, but Jamie Lee Curtis also gave thanks to “every creative member of the seven films and my fellow actors, without whom none of it happens.” Given how prominent she is in the franchise, it’s honestly touching that this acclaimed actor wanted to honor everyone else involved in this long-running franchise. Horror is a big tent and these films have great ensembles of talent both onscreen and off, so it’s rewarding to see Halloween’s biggest star give everyone else involved the praise they so richly deserve.
Jamie Lee Curtis may have become a household name thanks to playing a hapless teen, but she ended her Instagram message with some very parental advice for her many followers…namely, to “stay safe” and “have fun” by making “good choices” this spooky season. It would be good advice coming from anyone, but it means something special coming from this horror icon. After all, who better to help all of us survive this year’s Halloween than Hollywood’s first final girl?
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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