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Jamie Lee Curtis supports super-famous godson at premiere: Guess who!

The Oscar-winning actress was there to cheer on the Donnie Darko star

Jamie Lee Curtis supports super-famous godson at premiere: Guess who!
Faye James
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Legendary actress Jamie Lee Curtis couldn't contain her pride as she supported her superstar godsonJake Gyllenhaalat the premiere of his latest film, The Covenant.

The Oscar-winning godmother accompanied the 42-year-old actor to the star-studded event held at the Directors Guild of America on Monday in Los Angeles.

The duo turned heads as they arrived, both donning chic all-black ensembles and holding hands for the cameras. Jamie even planted a sweet kiss on Jake's cheek as they posed together on the red carpet.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis in a sweet moment at the Covenant premiere© Unique Nicole
Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis in a sweet moment at the Covenant premiere

Joining Jake at the premiere were his talented co-stars Dar Salim, Antony Starr, Sean Sagar, Christian Ochoa Lavernia, Jason Wong, and Emily Beecham.

Throughout the years, Jamie has consistently supported her godson in his endeavors. She previously hosted a panel for him when he released his movie The Guilty in 2021. 

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As it turns out, the godmother and the Donnie Darko star have even become neighbors during the pandemic. She told People: "We've just gotten to know each other.”

Jake and his girlfriend Jeanne Cadieu, who were first linked in 2018, lived with Jamie for almost a year. They resided in a house she owned next door.

 She told People at the premiere of The Covenant: "We've just gotten to know each other," and recalled fondly: "He made a lot of sourdough bread," adding that it was "very good".

"So singing, acting, sourdough," she joked, listing Jake's many talents.

"And he did that test where you do a handstand against the wall and take your shirt off and put it back on."

Jamie and Jake were neighbors once© Unique Nicole
Jamie and Jake were neighbors once

Jake chimed in, admitting that he's still baking sourdough even though the pandemic is over: "Yes. I haven't stopped. Even though we're out of the pandemic, I am still making sourdough."

Jamie's connection with the Gyllenhaal family runs deep, as she has been friends with Jake's parents, director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, for many years.

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