Jamie Lee Curtis, at the age of 66, recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and shared the beginnings of her love story with Christopher Guest, who is 76. Their approaching 40th wedding anniversary on December 18 is a significant milestone.

How It All Began

Curtis recounted that she saw Guest's photo in a magazine and called his agent, leaving her number. Surprisingly, he didn't call back. But fate had other plans as they ran into each other in a restaurant and their connection grew rapidly. She even found the receipt of when he went to Cartier to buy the ring on her finger.They had a chance encounter where Guest was shooting SNL in New York and Curtis was shooting the movie Perfect. On a payphone, they shared their daily activities. Guest mentioned going for a walk and visiting a Cartier store on Fifth Avenue.In a typical boyish fashion, he asked Curtis if she liked diamonds. And later, he proposed to her in a more private and intimate way.

Early Years and Milestones

Years ago, in a personal essay for Oprah.com, Curtis recalled that they went from their first date to marriage in just six months. This quick journey shows the strength of their connection.They have two adult daughters, Annie and Ruby, but rarely step out in public together.

Celebrating the Anniversary

Although they don't have major plans to celebrate their 40th anniversary, they took a unique trip. They traveled down the Missouri River for four days, re-tracing the path of famous explorers Lewis and Clark. This journey holds a special meaning for them.Curtis marked the anniversary in an Instagram post, writing "Chance encounter. Life hinging. Children growing. LOVE IS LOVE!" It truly captures the essence of their story.