Curtis not only became a huge name in Hollywood, the actress also established a notable writing career.
Curtis, nicknamed the "Scream Queen" for her early roles in horror movies, went on to star in many films, including "Freaky Friday," "A Fish Called Wanda," and the award-winning "True Lies."
Curtis has also written books, and her 1998 novel "Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day" ended up on the New York Times best-seller list.