Jamie Lee Curtis Quips at Allison Janney’s Pantless Red Carpet Moment
My name is Sage Matthews, and at this ungodly hour I’m face to face with yet another reminder that celebrity culture is utterly undignified.
This past summer, Allison Janney turned heads at the 2025 Las Culturistas Culture Awards by boldly skipping pants altogether. The ceremony, taped in late July and airing on Bravo on August 5, celebrated Janney with the Lifetime of Culture honor for her impressive film career. Instead of choosing a classic gown, the Oscar winner opted for a daring Christian Siriano ensemble: a high cut leotard, asymmetrical blazer, sheer stockings, and sky-high heels. Her legs took center stage in what some might call a statement on freedom, but I call proof that nothing in Hollywood is off limits anymore.
Enter Jamie Lee Curtis, who spotted Janney mid-interview on the red carpet and couldn’t resist an expletive-laden greeting. As Janney spun around, Curtis pointed at her friend’s statuesque limbs and yelled, “You can go f–k yourself!” The Freakier Friday star doubled down while wrapping Janney in a hug: “You can just go f–k yourself!” Of course, this was all in jest—but if you ever needed confirmation that Hollywood pals will fish for a headline, there it is.
Not to be outdone, Janney later embraced the moment on Instagram, thanking Las Culturistas hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers for the honor and giving a special shout-out to Curtis for that unforgettable shout-out. “What a thrill to attend the @lasculturistas awards,” she wrote on August 5. She also credited Seth MacFarlane for a cheeky Family Guy clip that roasted her leggy look, proving that even animated caricatures can’t resist this kind of publicity gold.
When Janney finally took the stage to accept her award, she delivered the kind of humblebrag that only an A-list actor can pull off. “I don’t think anything better will ever happen to me in my life,” she gushed, adding with a grin, “After 30 years I am finally excited to receive an award worth accepting… while not wearing any pants!” The audience responded with cheers, confirming that an award show can still reward audacity over tradition.
Behind the drama is a genuine friendship. Curtis and Janney have shared screens and stages for decades, proving that camaraderie in Tinseltown can survive snarky red carpet quips. Their dynamic at the Culture Awards might look like staged banter, but it’s rooted in mutual respect and a taste for the unexpected.
At this point, should we even pretend to be surprised? Celebrity culture continues to outdo itself, and I’ll be lurking in the shadows, ready with a commentary that’s as weary as it is sarcastic. Bookmark this for the inevitable “I told you so” moment.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Bravo, Instagram, Family Guy
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