True Lies stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis in California Hall of Fame
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis are set to be inducted into the 19th California Hall of Fame. The honor “honors trailblazers whose achievements epitomize California’s spirit of resiliency and creativity.”
Governor Gavin Newsom announces the California Hall of Fame Class of 2026, a nostalgic reunion for the heads of the 1994 hit action-comedy. true lie. Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be inducted along with his co-star from the film, Jamie Lee Curtis, at a special ceremony this month.
Schwarzenegger and Curtis will join an elite group of seven other inductees, including renowned Olympic gold medalists Carl Lewis and Janet Evans, world-renowned chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa and acclaimed author Terry McMillan, as reported. deadline. The report noted that this diverse category celebrates the cinematic achievements of leading stars as well as excellence in sports, culinary arts and literature.
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The honor “honors trailblazers whose achievements epitomize the spirit of California’s resiliency and creativity,” while further cementing Los Angeles’ reputation as a worldwide center for innovation and culture. The official induction is scheduled for March 19 during a ceremony held at the California Museum in Sacramento.
California’s best spirit
Newsom, who made the announcement Tuesday with first partner Jennifer Seibel Newsom, praised the new inductees for their profound impact. “From the State Capitol to Los Angeles, from best-selling books to Olympic victories, the 19th class of California Hall of Fame inductees have reshaped our culture and our communities,” Newsom said. He added that the group represents the heart of the state, adding, “Resilient and innovative, these leaders and veterans represent the best spirit of California.”
Curtis congratulated Schwarzenegger on his Instagram post, writing, “Hey @Schwarzenegger, how great to hear this lovely news about our beloved California being inducted into the Hall of Fame! And our dear friend, John Burton and all the other amazing inductees. I know how I feel about loving and representing my home state and all the opportunities it’s given me and my family. Honored and humbled and excited, Sorry for the pun, Arnold (sic).”
When Schwarzenegger moved from Austria to California in the late 1960s, he was already a legend on the bodybuilding circuit. He made a big career with hit films like predator, true lie, Kindergarten soldier, Commandoand this Terminator films before successfully running for office in 2003.
Putting his acting work on hold, the 78-year-old served two terms as governor, ultimately leaving the state Capitol in 2011. He resumed acting, and his last theatrical release was Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).
Born into Hollywood royalty as the daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, Jamie Lee Curtis first appeared on television in the late 1970s, before having her breakout role as Laurie Strode in the 1978 horror classic. Halloween. Over the next decades, he built a versatile career with hit films fish called vanda, freaky FridayAnd knives out.
The 67-year-old won an Academy Award for his performance in the 2022 film, everything everywhere at once.
Curtis was last seen in the American fantasy comedy freaky Friday (2025).