Jamie Lee Curtis & Husband Christopher Guest Step Out on the Red Carpet at 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Premiere

As a long-awaited sequel decades in the making premiered in Los Angeles, Hollywood couple Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest stole the spotlight with a red carpet appearance that immediately had fans talking.

Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest turned heads at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, held at the iconic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

The glamorous event reunited the beloved original cast and creatives behind the cult 1984 mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” more than four decades after its initial release.

Curtis, who has been married to Guest for more than 40 years, looked radiant as she posed beside him on the red carpet. Later, she delighted followers with a post on Instagram showing the couple at the event, captioned, "A HILARIOUS END CONTINUING! OPENS FRIDAY."

Red Carpet Royalty and Rock Legends Reunite

The official Spinal Tap Instagram account joined in the celebration, posting Instagram Stories of the couple and dubbing them "OUR royal couple! Christopher Guest and @jamieleecurtis." They also shared a picture of the theater's grand entrance.

Another celebratory moment came in a Story featuring a nostalgic photo of Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, Guest, and Rob Reiner — the original "Spinal Tap" legends. The caption read, "41 years in the making! THIS is Spinal Tap!"

Fans reacted with heartfelt emotion to Curtis's Instagram post. One wrote, "I love them! Even though he's cute. Humor is the secret! Make them laugh before they cry!"

Another longtime admirer gushed, "I am a big, BIG fan of BOTH of you!!! Favorite from Chris? WAITING FOR HUFFMAN & BEST IN SHOW! Favorite from Jaime? EEAAO & THE STICKY! I've wanted to be an actor since seeing Death on the Nile in 1978 when I was 8yrs old…. I'm 55 now, a little late to try now 🤣! I've loved your films and art for so long, and your [sic] BOTH still killin it!!!!!!!!!"

A Sequel That Brings Legends and Icons Together

"Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" stars returning legends Guest, Michael McKean, and Shearer, with Reiner once again at the helm as director. This time, the film also features surprise appearances by Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Questlove.

Fans were teased with a trailer on July 25 that asked, "What comes after 11? We're about to find out."

The film is set to open in theaters and IMAX later this month, marking a nostalgic moment for original fans and a bold reintroduction for new audiences.

While the premiere offered a glittering red carpet moment, it also reminded fans of the couple's enduring relationship — one that has fascinated admirers for over four decades.

A Love Story Written in Fate and Magazines

Curtis and Guest, known for his work as an actor, musician, and screenwriter, have defied the Hollywood odds with a marriage that's lasted over 40 years.

As we previously reported, the couple has faced personal battles, raised children, and remained anchored by shared values and mutual respect. They are parents to two adopted children, Ruby and Annie.

Curtis first spotted Guest back in 1984 while flipping through a Rolling Stone magazine. Sitting in her Los Angeles apartment — newly purchased at age 25 — with her friend Debra Hill, Curtis's gaze landed on a photo of three men.

Her attention was fixed on the man on the right — plaid shirt, mischievous grin. She didn't know his name, but she turned to Hill and declared, "I'm going to marry that man."

One Wave, One Call, and a Life Together

Hill identified him as Christopher Guest, and in a twist of fate, she knew his agent. The very next day, Curtis called the agent, leaving her number and instructions: if Guest was interested, he should call. But days passed, and he didn't. Curtis, heartbroken but determined, moved on and began dating someone else.

But fate had other plans. One day, after dropping that man at the airport for good, Curtis headed to dinner at Hugo's in West Hollywood. There, seated just three tables away, was none other than Guest — and he waved at her.

Though he left the restaurant without speaking, Guest phoned Curtis the next day. They went on their first date at Chianti Ristorante on Melrose, and within months, had fallen deeply in love. They married on December 18, 1984, and are now approaching 41 years together.

A Marriage Built on Grit and Sobriety

Reflecting on her gut feeling from that old magazine photo, Curtis admitted she can't fully explain why she felt such a strong connection. "Hidden in that smirk, I think, was a little secret that only I knew," she said.

Still, Curtis is honest about the realities of their marriage. She once described it as "a very real marriage" — layered, imperfect, but deeply rooted. Behind the red carpet smiles were struggles, including Curtis's battle with addiction. In 1998, she reached a low point, washing down a handful of Vicodin with wine at their Idaho vacation home.

Her dependency began a decade earlier after a cosmetic surgery led to a painkiller prescription. Curtis said her wake-up call came from a Brazilian healer who approached her and whispered, "You're not Jamie." In February 1999, she entered recovery, gaining a new identity and sense of belonging.

Curtis believes that the decision saved her life. Today, she calls herself "just a sober person — flawed, contradictory, broken, and redeemed."

Domestic Life, Motherhood, and Healing

The couple now splits time between their vacation retreat and their home in Los Angeles, where they've built a life centered on family and routine. When their eldest daughter Annie was just eight, Curtis described her arrival as "the profound and nondescribable event" of her life.

The powerful impact of Annie's adoption led Curtis to write a book about motherhood. Their family grew again when they adopted Ruby. Guest once described their parenting life as "very regular," full of drop-offs, pickups, and everyday joy.

Curtis credits her mother with instilling strong values, especially around family. "My mom instilled a lot of good, concrete values, respect, how you treat people, the importance of family and friends," she shared.

Now, with their children grown, the couple continues to find warmth and intimacy in one another. Curtis has long dismissed the idea that her looks played any role in her relationship, attributing their happiness instead to realism and resilience.

Real Marriage Over Rom-Com Fantasy

Curtis doesn't buy into Hollywood romance, saying, "I have the problem of going back home and trying to deal with a real marriage, which is very different from that." As for working together professionally? They don't need to, Curtis joked, since they already collaborate in bed.

Despite her pragmatism, Curtis calls herself "a deep, serious romantic" — and proudly refers to Guest as her "one and only." Her feet are on the ground, but her heart remains tethered to him.

On their 35th wedding anniversary, Curtis penned a deeply personal song. Its chorus went, "I feel safe when I drive up and see that you are home." She described how the simple sight of his car in the garage offers her a profound sense of security and love.

Opposites, Nerds, and Navigating the River of Time

Now 66, Curtis opened up about the secret to their longevity: their differences. Guest is an intellectual; Curtis was raised in a home where education wasn't a priority. They have opposite tastes in music, books, and bedtime schedules.

But they do share a love of history. For their 30th anniversary, the couple both read "Undaunted Courage" and celebrated by canoeing a stretch of the Missouri River with friends — retracing the path of Lewis and Clark. "We're a little nerdy," Curtis admitted.

Guest also finds joy in golfing, skiing, cycling, and playing music daily. He's a talented multi-instrumentalist, known to play guitar, mandolin, clarinet, piano, and more. For Curtis, the strength of their bond lies in the fact that they seek comfort, contact, and connection in one another.

On their 36th wedding anniversary, Curtis shared a photo of them holding hands, paired with an emotional message. She described how their love encompasses "children, family, and friends," a 40-year emotional bond that has guided them through life's highs and lows.