Jamie Lee Curtis delighted fans by recreating her legendary aerobics scene from the 1985 film Perfect during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The segment, filled with laughter and nostalgia, showcased Curtis in her signature striped one-piece as she led a hilarious aerobics class, reminiscent of her role alongside John Travolta.
The original scene, directed by James Bridges, featured Curtis as a fitness instructor leading a high-energy exercise routine set to Jermaine Jackson and Whitney Houston's hit "Shock Me." In the recreated scene, Fallon stepped into Travolta's shoes, energetically joining Curtis in a sweat-drenched performance that included comedic antics and over-the-top moves.
As the video commenced, Curtis took charge, leading the class with enthusiasm. Fallon, showcasing his comedic flair, kept pace while adding his own humorous twist. The pair's antics escalated throughout the segment; Fallon even humorously released a dove from the front of his padded shorts, much to the audience's delight. In a particularly outrageous moment, Curtis utilized a defibrillator to jolt a "dead body" into joining their hip-thrusting routine.
The lively recreation took place against the backdrop of ongoing wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles, which Curtis has been actively supporting. She has pledged $1 million toward wildfire relief, demonstrating her commitment to helping those affected by the devastating fires.
Curtis expressed her gratitude for the support she received during her appearance, stating, “I suited up and showed up for work here in the city, complete with the recreation of the hip, thrusting meme from the movie PERFECT, and was greeted by such warmth from @fallontonight @jimmyfallon and @questlove and their team.”
Reflecting on her time in New York City, she added, “The hug he gave me in support of my fragile feelings will always be remembered, and I leave New York City with the hopes and prayers and good thoughts from all in the East Coast as I return home to the best coast and my beloved City of Angels to help start to repair and rebuild.”
