Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Jamie Lee Curtis on Nicole Kidman's Oscars Encounter

Episode Date: March 14, 2026

Jamie Lee Curtis and Nicole Kidmans heartwarming Oscars encounter led to their collaboration in Prime Videos Scarpetta series. Kidmans compliment inspired Curtis to join the cast, playing Dorothy alongside her new friend. Both characters share a tragic past, with Kidmans Kay Scarpetta pursuing justice through forensics and Curtiss Dorothy embracing risks. The series is now streaming. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62eecfc406647f8f

The latest entertainment headlines and celebrity stories right here on entertainment and celebrity news today. Jamie Lee Curtis recently got emotional sharing the story of her first meeting with Nicole Kidman at the Oscars. The two now star together in the new Prime video series, Scarpetta, based on Patricia Cornwell's popular books. Curtis plays Dorothy, the Wild Sister to Kidman's character, medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. The encounter happened right before the show started, with everyone at Cafe. tables due to COVID rules. Curtis was waiting at her seat when Kidman appeared behind her. Kidman shared a heartfelt compliment about admiring Curtis's work and urged her to keep going. Curtis teared up while recounting it at a panel during South by Southwest in Austin. She called it unforgettable, especially since

Kidman was a nominee that night. The moment left a big impression on the veteran actress. Originally, Curtis just wanted to produce Scarpetta and skip acting in the hour-long drama because of the long hours. But Kidman's enthusiasm changed her mind fast. She jumped into play Dorothy alongside her new friend. Both characters lost their father to murder as kids, shaping their paths. Kay dives into forensics to fight death, while Dorothy lives boldly, embracing risks. The series is streaming now on Prime Video. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I-Solipillot.com.