Jamie Lee Curtis has shared a moving story about how she came within minutes of meeting Princess Diana on the 28th anniversary of her tragic death.

In an emotional Instagram post on Sunday, the 66-year-old Halloween actress shared that the late Princess Diana was supposed to visit the set of Fierce Creatures, the sequel to A Fish Called Wanda, back in 1997.

At the time, the cast and crew were filming deep in the woods at Pinewood Studios when Curtis stepped away for a short break.

‘I jumped in a golf cart and drove the mile back to the dressing room block to use the restroom,’ she wrote. 

But in the few minutes she was gone, Diana had arrived on set with her young sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.

“My driver started knocking on the door, announcing her arrival with her sons. I hopped into the golf cart, but by the time I returned, she was already leaving,” Curtis explained.

Jamie Lee Curtis has shared a poignant story about how she nearly met Princess Diana, commemorating the 28th anniversary of her passing; pictured in January 2025.

Even though she missed meeting the princess in person, Curtis quickly penned a letter expressing her admiration and sent it to Kensington Palace. To her surprise, she received a response the following day.

“[She was] thanking me for understanding, of course, how nature calls as it often did for her, and expressing her hope to meet,” Curtis recalled.

Sadly, their meeting never happened. Just a few weeks later, Princess Diana tragically died in a car accident in Paris at the age of 36, along with her partner Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul.

Curtis said she processed the devastating news through the lens of a book on insight meditation she had been reading at the time, which suggested that at the end of life, people often ask themselves two questions: Did I learn to live wisely? Did I love well?

‘I immediately thought about Princess Diana and her learning to live wisely,’ Curtis wrote, praising how the princess confronted personal struggles openly, demonstrated compassion and devoted herself to humanitarian causes.

‘She loved them in a way a royal person never had and she really loved the world and so she did love well,’ she added, referencing the iconic image of Diana stretching out her arms to embrace her sons after time apart.

‘Even though that day, this day, I’m still moved by her and her grace and courage, I’m also comforted in knowing that she lived a mindful, wise, loving life.’

Curtis has previously reflected on the missed encounter, admitting it left a lasting impression. 

In a heartfelt Instagram post on Sunday, the Halloween star, 66, revealed that the late royal was scheduled to visit the set of Fierce Creatures in 1997, the follow-up to A Fish Called Wanda

But in the few minutes she was gone, Diana had arrived on set with her young sons, Prince William and Prince Harry; seen in 1995

Appearing on Apple Fitness+’s Time to Walk, she revealed the exact wording of the note she sent to Diana after their near-miss.

‘I’m so sorry we didn’t get to meet. I was very much looking forward to it as I admire you greatly. Unfortunately, nature called, and they don’t give me many breaks, so I chose nature over you, not knowing that you were going to arrive right at that moment. I’m so sorry and just think you’re great,’ she wrote.

To her surprise, Diana wrote back with warmth and humor.

Curtis, who kept the letter, read it aloud to listeners: ‘I’m so sorry I didn’t get to meet you, also. I admire you, and I totally understand when nature calls. Of course you should choose that. I hope that we will have an opportunity in our lives to meet. Best wishes always,’ the princess allegedly replied.