Jamie Lee Curtis revealed on The Drew Barrymore Show that her mother, Janet Leigh, declined an offer for her to audition for the 1973 film 'The Exorcist' when Curtis was 12. Curtis expressed gratitude, stating her mother prioritized her childhood. The role of Regan MacNeil ultimately went to Linda Blair, who received an Oscar nomination. Curtis later established her own career in horror, beginning with 'Halloween' at age 19.