'Life is scary. But Laurie taught me beauty': Jamie Lee Curtis's iconic Halloween home up for $1.8 million

From Silver Screens to Realty Listings: The Spookiest Home in Tinseltown

For those with a penchant for iconic film memorabilia and a couple of extra millions lying around, here's a golden (or should we say gory?) opportunity: The residence where Jamie Lee Curtis's legendary character, Laurie Strode, called home in the famed horror hit 'Halloween' is on the market! And the price tag? A heart-stopping $1.8 million.

As reported by People, this piece of cinematic history isn't located in the fictional Haddonfield, Illinois, as die-hard fans might recall. Instead, this Pasadena-based property has been standing tall in California's Library/Mission West district. The home, brimming with eerie allure, is divided into three separate units and has been a familial heirloom, owned by the same kin for three generations.

The Ties That Bind: Curtis and Her Cinematic Legacy

Jamie Lee Curtis, an emblematic figure in the horror genre, recently penned an emotive essay reflecting on her deep-rooted bond with the 'Halloween' series. "For 44 years, I have tried to figure out why and how the confluence of a young girl (Laurie Strode) and a monster (Michael Myers) intersected in the 13 films titled Halloween," she mused. As the 13th and conclusive movie, 'Halloween Ends,' hit theaters, Curtis grappled with bidding adieu to Laurie, a character who instilled in her virtues like 'resilience,' 'loyalty,' 'perseverance' and 'COURAGE.'

The journey with Laurie wasn't just about screams, chills, and thrills. Curtis beautifully highlighted that "everything good in my life can be traced back to Laurie." A testament to this statement is her serendipitous encounter with her husband, Christopher Guest. "I was with the writer of the original Halloween when I saw my husband of 37 years for the first time," she fondly reminisced. That candid couch moment, a mere glimpse at a Rolling Stone article, led to a four-decade-long romance.

Reflecting on her character's unparalleled significance, Curtis remarked, "I can't tell you why Laurie Strode became O.G. Final Girl. I assume it has something to do with her intelligence and strength of character, quick mind and profound bravery." She humbly acknowledged trying to weave aspects of Laurie's character into her own life, using it as a beacon to "represent survivors of all types of unimaginable horror and trauma."

Drawing her essay to a close, Curtis encapsulated her sentiments: "Life is scary. But Laurie taught me that life can also be beautiful, filled with love and art and life!"

Despite the palpable melancholy associated with seeing her long-time movie series conclude, Curtis assured fans that the finale of 'Halloween Ends' was deeply satisfying. As she exited the set post the last shot, Curtis confessed to a heartwarming realization – "And I realized that was the last image of Laurie Strode after 44 years of portraying her," expressing the profound emotional connection she felt with the iconic role.

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