Jamie Lee Curtis Gets Emotional Over Craig Melvin’s Meaningful Earring
“That’s gorgeous,” Jamie Lee Curtis exclaimed during her visit to the Today show.

A Surprise Turn During a Movie Promo
The Oscar winner appeared on Today on December 2, 2025, to discuss her new film, Ella McCay. However, the interview took an unexpected turn when Curtis noticed co-anchor Craig Melvin wearing a blue earring. Before the conversation about her comedy could begin, Curtis asked Melvin to share the story behind it.

A Heartfelt Gesture for His Daughter
Melvin explained that he wore the earring in support of his 9-year-old daughter, Sybil.

“My daughter once planned to get her ears pierced but got cold feet,” Melvin said. “I asked, ‘If I do it, will you?’ She said yes!”Curtis immediately reacted, calling the gesture “gorgeous.” Melvin smiled, thanked her, and briefly steered the conversation back to her upcoming project, admitting he was “blushing” from the exchange.

The Story That Stuck
Even after moving on, Curtis returned to Melvin’s anecdote. When he mentioned a thank-you note from fitness icon Susan Powter—sent to Curtis for her work as executive producer on the documentary Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter—the actress connected the message to Melvin’s story and grew emotional.