On the sunny afternoon of May 29, 2025, in the heart of Los Angeles, a touching moment of friendship unfolded that highlighted the enduring bond between two Hollywood legends. Jodie Foster, the 62-year-old Oscar-winning actress, arrived at the set of Jamie Lee Curtis’s latest project, Freakier Friday, with a heartfelt gift to congratulate her longtime friend on the completion of filming. The gesture, witnessed by the cast and crew, was a testament to the deep connection between Foster and Curtis, who have supported each other through decades of personal and professional milestones. The moment, later shared by Curtis on social media, has warmed the hearts of fans and underscored the power of genuine friendship in an industry often marked by competition.
Jodie Foster and Jamie Lee Curtis’s friendship is one of Hollywood’s most cherished, spanning over 40 years. The two actresses, born just four years apart—Foster in 1962 and Curtis in 1958—first crossed paths in the late 1970s as young women navigating the industry. Though they have never starred in a film together, their bond has been strengthened by shared experiences, including starring in different adaptations of Freaky Friday—Foster in the 1976 original and Curtis in the 2003 remake alongside Lindsay Lohan. Their friendship has been publicly celebrated at events like the 2024 Oscars, where Curtis paid an emotional tribute to Foster while presenting the Best Supporting Actress award, calling her “my bestie” and praising her role in Nyad. Foster, visibly moved, blew kisses to Curtis from the audience, a moment that captured their mutual admiration.
In 2025, both actresses have been busy with significant projects. Foster has been in the spotlight for her role in A Private Life (Vie Privée), a French-language mystery comedy directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier in May. The film, which earned an eight-minute standing ovation, showcased Foster as a neurotic therapist, a performance that critics have hailed as both hilarious and poignant. In an interview with Reuters at Cannes, Foster expressed her preference for working in Europe, citing better conditions and her newfound freedom now that her sons, Charles and Kit, are grown. Meanwhile, Curtis has been hard at work on Freakier Friday, the sequel to her 2003 hit, reuniting with Lindsay Lohan for a new body-swapping adventure set to release on August 8, 2025. The film, directed by Nisha Ganatra, features Curtis reprising her role as Tess Coleman, now navigating the chaos of her daughter Anna’s (Lohan) family life, with new characters played by Julia Butters and Manny Jacinto.
Filming for Freakier Friday wrapped on May 28, 2025, a milestone Curtis celebrated with an emotional Instagram post, writing, “It has been a pleasure to work with my dear friend Lindsay Lohan, who brings so much joy to our set every day.” The set, located at a studio lot in Los Angeles, was abuzz with excitement as the cast and crew marked the occasion with a small wrap party. It was during this celebration that Foster made her surprise visit, arriving with a gift that spoke volumes about their shared history and mutual respect.
Foster pulled up to the studio in her silver Toyota Prius, a modest choice for a star of her caliber, reflecting her preference for a low-key lifestyle. She stepped out dressed in a simple black sweater and jeans, a look that echoed her casual elegance at recent public appearances, such as her hand-and-footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in April 2024. In her hands, she carried a beautifully wrapped gift box adorned with a ribbon in Curtis’s favorite color—red. The sight of Foster walking onto the set caused a stir among the crew, many of whom recognized her immediately, but her focus was solely on Curtis, who was chatting with Lohan near the craft services table.
“Jamie!” Foster called out, her voice warm and familiar. Curtis turned, her face lighting up with a wide grin as she rushed over to embrace her friend. “Jodie! What are you doing here?” Curtis exclaimed, her voice filled with delight. Foster smiled, holding up the gift. “I heard you wrapped Freakier Friday yesterday, and I wanted to come by and congratulate you in person,” she said. “I brought you a little something to celebrate.” The two shared a long hug, their friendship palpable to everyone around them, before Curtis eagerly unwrapped the gift in front of the cast and crew.
Inside the box was a custom-made photo album, a thoughtful nod to their shared history with Freaky Friday. The album was filled with behind-the-scenes photos from the 1976 and 2003 films, including a rare snapshot of Foster on set as a teenager, laughing with her co-star Barbara Harris, and a candid of Curtis and Lohan from the 2003 remake, taken during a break in filming. Foster had also included photos from their recent moments together—such as Curtis’s speech at Foster’s 2024 hand-and-footprint ceremony and their emotional exchange at the 2024 Oscars. The final page featured a handwritten note from Foster: “To my bestie Jamie, You continue to inspire me with your talent, heart, and fearlessness. Freakier Friday is going to be magical—I’m so proud of you. Love, Jodie.”
Curtis’s eyes welled up as she flipped through the album, her hands trembling slightly. “Oh, Jodie, this is incredible,” she said, her voice thick with emotion. “You didn’t have to do this, but I’m so glad you did. This means the world to me.” She pulled Foster into another hug, and the two shared a quiet moment, their heads bent together as they reminisced about their Freaky Friday experiences. Lohan, standing nearby, smiled warmly at the scene, later telling a crew member, “Seeing Jamie and Jodie together like this—it’s so special. They’re like family.”
The gift was particularly meaningful given the context of Freakier Friday. The sequel, which Ganatra described as featuring “twice as much body-swapping” as the original, has been a labor of love for Curtis, who promised fans it would be “more fun and more emotional.” The film sees the return of Chad Michael Murray and Mark Harmon, as well as the band Pink Slip, fronted by Lohan’s character in the 2003 film. Despite the excitement, the production wasn’t without its challenges—rumors had circulated that Ganatra had “begged” Foster for a cameo in the sequel, but Foster declined, a decision she later explained was due to her focus on A Private Life and her desire to let Curtis and Lohan shine. Still, Foster’s presence on set and her thoughtful gift showed her unwavering support for Curtis’s new endeavor.
The moment was captured on video by a crew member and shared by Curtis on Instagram later that evening, with the caption, “My bestie Jodie Foster surprised me on the set of Freakier Friday with the most beautiful gift—a photo album of our Freaky Friday memories. I’m so lucky to have her in my life. Thank you, Jodie, for always having my back. ❤️” The post quickly went viral, amassing millions of likes and comments from fans who were touched by the display of friendship. “This is what true friendship looks like,” one user wrote. Another commented, “Jodie and Jamie are Hollywood royalty, but their bond is so real and heartfelt. Love this!”
The gesture also highlighted Foster’s deep sense of loyalty, a trait Curtis has often praised. At the 2024 Disney Legends Ceremony, where Foster and Lohan honored Curtis, Foster described her friend as “inventive, fearless, and full of surprises,” recalling how Curtis had spoken at her wedding to Alexandra Hedison, presented her with a Golden Globe, and supported her at countless milestones. Curtis echoed this sentiment in a 2024 Today interview, saying, “There is no one you would rather have your back than the multi-talented Jodie Foster.” Their friendship, which includes a tight-knit group of “besties” who share a text chain, has weathered personal and professional challenges, from Curtis’s 2013 car accident—where Foster rushed to her side—to their shared experiences as mothers and actresses.
For Foster, the visit to the Freakier Friday set was a chance to celebrate Curtis’s latest achievement while reflecting on their shared history. In a brief chat with a crew member, Foster said, “Jamie has always been a force of nature—she brings so much joy and energy to everything she does. I’m so proud of her for this film.” For Curtis, the gift was a reminder of the support system that has sustained her through a career that includes an Oscar win for Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2023 and her recent Disney Legend honor in 2024.
As Freakier Friday prepares for its August release, the story of Foster’s thoughtful gift has become a symbol of the enduring power of friendship in Hollywood. In an industry often defined by its challenges, Foster and Curtis’s bond shines as a beacon of love, loyalty, and mutual admiration—a reminder that behind the glitz and glamour, the relationships that matter most are the ones built on genuine care and support.
