Jamie Lee Curtis has spoken about the deep connection she continues to share with Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s children, almost a year after the couple’s tragic deaths.
The 67-year-old actress, who recently paid tribute to her iconic mother Janet Leigh, discussed her support for Romy, 28, and Jake, 35, in an interview with Extra.
Rob Reiner and Michele were found fatally stabbed inside their Brentwood home on December 14, 2025. Their son Nick had been living in a guesthouse on the property.
Nick has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and remains in solitary confinement while awaiting trial.
“Of course, we are family. Something like this brings people so much closer,” Curtis told the outlet.
“Jake and I were sitting shoulder-to-shoulder during an interview, and simply feeling him there was emotional. Then, of course, hearing him speak about his parents and their extraordinary relationship made it even more moving.”
Jamie Lee Curtis, 67, reflected on the close bond she shares with Rob Reiner and wife Michele’s children nearly one year after their tragic deaths; seen in October in L.A.
“Of course, we are family. Something like this brings people so much closer,” Curtis told the outlet; Reiner and Michele seen with kids Romy and Jake in 2024 in L.A.
Curtis said she has remained close to Romy and Jake as they continue to process the loss of their parents.
“There hasn’t been a large public memorial yet, so we are all grieving,” she added.
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The Halloween star had maintained a close friendship with Reiner and Michele for many years.
Curtis and Reiner both appeared in The Bear, where his performance later earned him a posthumous Creative Arts Emmy.
The longtime friends also played the parents of Zooey Deschanel’s character, Jess Day, on New Girl.
Curtis’ husband, Christopher Guest, collaborated with Reiner on several notable projects, including This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men and Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.
Reiner and Michele served as godparents to Curtis and Guest’s daughter Annie. The couple also married at Reiner’s home in 1984.
Reiner and Michele were found stabbed to death on December 14, 2025 inside their Brentwood residence. Their son Nick had lived in a guesthouse on the property; seen in 2025 in NYC
“There hasn’t been a big public memorial yet, and so we’re all grieving,” Curtis continued; seen in October in L.A.
Back in September, Curtis gave an emotional tribute to her late friends Reiner and Michele at the 2026 Emmy Awards (seen above)
In September, Curtis delivered a heartfelt tribute to Reiner and Michele during the 2026 Emmy Awards.
“Last week, Robby won the Emmy for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his beautiful work on The Bear,” she told the audience.
“He now holds the record, at 48 years, for the longest gap between acting Emmys. That distinction was previously held by his father, Carl Reiner, at 37 years.”
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Curtis remembered Reiner as “generous and kind, funny as hell and a friend to everyone.”
She continued, “We all miss Rob and Michele, along with everyone else we lost this year.”
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Curtis reflected on the responsibility she felt while honoring her late friends at the awards ceremony.
She said she “felt a responsibility to represent everyone — strangers, fans, colleagues, friends, close friends and family — in that moment at the Emmys. I was fine and happy to do it.”
However, the Freaky Frida star acknowledged that the tribute proved “a little tougher than I anticipated.”
“It was challenging enough to represent everyone and try to honor, particularly in this case, Rob’s passing. But I also have feelings of my own,” she said.
Curtis further expressed that Reiner had been “generous and kind, and funny as hell and a friend to all”
Curtis explained that she “felt a responsibility to represent everyone – strangers, fans, colleagues, friends, close friends and family – in that moment at the Emmys. I was fine and happy to do it”; Reiner and Michele seen in 2019
Curtis also remembered urging Reiner to accept his role on the acclaimed series The Bear.
“Rob called me and said, ‘I’ve been offered a part on it. Should I do it?’ And I said, ‘Yes, Robbie, you should absolutely do it.’”
She said she did not yet know how the character would fit into the show or what direction the role would take.
Following Reiner and Michele’s deaths, Curtis and Christopher Guest released a joint statement.
“[We are] numb, sad and shocked by the violent and tragic deaths of our dear friends Rob and Michele Singer Reiner. Our only focus and care right now is for their children and immediate families, and we will offer every possible support to help them.”
“There will be plenty of time later to discuss the creative lives we shared and the tremendous political and social impact they both had on the entertainment industry, early childhood development, the fight for gay marriage and their global efforts to care for a world in crisis.”
Curtis and Guest concluded, “We have lost great friends. Please give us time to grieve.”
At the time of Reiner and Michele’s deaths, Curtis and her husband Christopher Guest issued a joint statement; Curtis and Guest seen in 2025
Curtis is set to receive the inaugural Michele and Rob Reiner Champion for Change Award later this month, and will be presented to her by Jake Reiner; Jake seen in June in L.A.
Later this month, Curtis will receive the inaugural Michele and Rob Reiner Champion for Change Award. Jake Reiner is scheduled to present the honor.
Curtis will accept the award at the Children’s Institute’s Cape & Gown Gala on November 8. The organization is led by Michele’s sister, Martine Singer.
“The whole thing is filled with so much sadness and disbelief, and Jake loved them so much,” Curtis said during her interview with Extra.
“I want it to be joyful. I want it to be celebratory. I want to honor it. It’s not a memorial. It’s about moving forward together and using their energy to inspire all of us.”
