Jamie Lee Curtis has broken THREE box office records after the opening of classic horror flick sequel “Halloween,” and celebs are showing her their support!
The movie earned $77.5 million in its opening weekend, crushing the franchise opening record ($26 million, btw).
“Halloween” was also recognized as the best horror opening with a female lead, and the biggest debut ever for a female lead over 55 years old.
Jamie took to Twitter for a well-deserved brag about the movie’s success.
OK. I’m going for one BOAST post. Biggest horror movie opening with a female lead.
Biggest movie opening with a female lead over 55.
Second biggest October movie opening ever.
Biggest Halloween opening ever #womengetthingsdone @halloweenmovie pic.twitter.com/DhUBy82z3U— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) October 21, 2018
Many celebrities took notice of her accomplishment and showed the horror flick queen their love:
Wow!! F*ck yes!!! Raising the bar!! 👏🏾👏🏾👊🏾
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 21, 2018
All hail @jamieleecurtis and this career of Queendom https://t.co/nUh49MAT0m
— Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) October 22, 2018
Congrats to our friend @jamieleecurtis on her big fat 75 mil opening for @halloweenmovie !!! #Wow Happy for you. (There's a new Michael in town) pic.twitter.com/HQMXWftWLl
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) October 19, 2018
Congrats @jamieleecurtis for the iconic slay at the box office!!!!!!
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) October 22, 2018
You are a rockstar! Congratulations!
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) October 22, 2018
Looks like this classic slasher film provides the perfect combination of screams and female empowerment — the perfect girls night activity!
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