Sean James styles Jamie Lee Curtis for emotional Emmy In Memoriam tribute

Celebrity hairstylist Sean James prepared Jamie Lee Curtis for her Primetime Emmy Awards appearance honoring Rob and Michele Reiner, a moment he says carried personal meaning because of his long relationship with the Reiner family. The tribute also came after Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy for The Bear.

Why it matters: - Jamie Lee Curtis’ Emmy appearance honored Rob and Michele Reiner during the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment. - The moment carried extra emotional weight because Sean James had a long professional history with the Reiner family. - Curtis’ tribute came amid broader Emmy attention around The Bear, including Curtis’ nomination and Rob Reiner’s posthumous Emmy.

What happened: - Sean James styled Jamie Lee Curtis’ hair for the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. - Curtis appeared during the In Memoriam presentation honoring Rob and Michele Reiner. - James has worked with Curtis for more than 27 years. - Grace Ahn handled Curtis’ makeup. - Jane Ross handled styling. - Curtis wore earrings by Cathy Waterman.

The details: - James kept Curtis’ short hairstyle intact while adding texture, separation, definition and sculpted points. - James used T3 styling tools to shape and direct the hair. - Phyto Styling Mousse created body and workable texture. - Evian Facial Spray was misted through the hair during styling. - Bed Head Manipulator was used to piece out sections and sharpen separation and definition. - got2b hairspray finished the look and helped maintain the style through the evening. - James said he wanted the hair to feel piecey and defined without looking overly styled. - James said Curtis’ hair needed to feel like Curtis. - The final look was designed to complement the makeup, styling and earrings and stay polished but understated.

Between the lines: - James’ connection to the Reiner family went beyond this awards show. - He had visited Rob and Michele Reiner’s home several times and styled Michele’s hair and their daughter’s hair. - James also worked on the 2012 Los Angeles production of 8, directed by Rob Reiner and written by Dustin Lance Black. - James served as Department Head of Hair and Makeup and Key Hair and Makeup Artist on that production. - The cast of 8 included Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Martin Sheen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Bacon, Matt Bomer, Chris Colfer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Christine Lahti, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, John C. Reilly, George Takei, Yeardley Smith, Rory O’Malley and Cleve Jones. - James said the Emmy tribute brought together several chapters of his life and career. - James said the evening was marked by sadness as well as pride in supporting Curtis. - This was not just awards-season styling; it was preparation for a personal tribute.

What’s next: - James remains a hairstylist on the NBC comedy series Newlyweds. - James continues his work with Curtis and other entertainment clients. - James is available for salon appointments at Matthew Preece Salon in Santa Monica. - For professional bookings, James is represented by Frank Moore at Celestine Agency.

The bottom line: - The Emmy moment blended red-carpet craft with personal history, making Curtis’ tribute to the Reiners as much about memory as celebrity polish.