After the couple were slaughtered at their mansion in December, actress Jamie Lee Curtis has spoken tearfully about the deaths of her close friends Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.
Jamie Lee Curtis has spoken tearfully about the deaths of her close friends Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.
Describing the impact of their killings on her family in an emotional podcast appearance, Jamie, 67, reflected on the murders while appearing on IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, hosted by Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.
Jamie explained Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Reiner, 70, were the godparents of her daughter Annie Guest, 39, and that their deaths in December 2025 coincided with Annie’s birthday.
The couple were killed in their home, with the LA County Medical Examiner later confirming they died from “multiple sharp force injuries” and ruling the deaths a homicide.
Their son Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder the following day, and is due to appear in court on April 29.
If convicted, Nick faces life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.
His siblings, Romy Reiner, 28, and Jake Reiner, 34, have not attended court hearings since the incident.
Jamie said: “Rob and Michelle are her godparents.”
She added: “My beautiful daughter who loved (the Reiners) – as we all did – managed to be able to metabolise her grief and sadness, as we all have had to do.”
Jamie also described the events surrounding Annie giving birth to her first child the week after the deaths, saying it represented “life on life’s harshest terms and and life on life’s most beautiful, perfect terms”.
Speaking previously to Variety, Jamie said: “Our ONLY focus and care right now is for their children and immediate families and we will offer all support possible to help them. We have lost great friends. Please give us time to grieve.”
She added: “(We’re) numb and sad and shocked about the violent, tragic deaths of (their) dear friends.”
Rob Reiner built a celebrated career as both an actor and director, gaining early fame in All in the Family before moving behind the camera.
He directed acclaimed films including When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me and A Few Good Men. Known for his versatility across genres, Rob earned widespread critical and commercial success, with multiple award nominations.
His work helped define modern American cinema, balancing popular appeal with strong storytelling and memorable performances across decades of filmmaking.
Jamie Lee Curtis speaks tearfully about deaths of her close friends Rob and Michele Reiner
