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Jamie Lee Curtis recently captured the spotlight by securing her inaugural Oscars triumph thanks to her outstanding performance in the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. Her achievement in the movie marked a significant milestone in her career. Recently, the actress took to Instagram to further delight her fans by sharing exciting news about her triumphant comeback to television. Lee Curtis has reprised her role in the critically acclaimed series The Bear, which premiered its highly anticipated second season on June 22. This remarkable return to the small screen has generated immense anticipation and enthusiasm among her devoted followers. Jamie Lee Curtis speaks about her character Donna Berzatto in 'The Bear' EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, Jamie Lee Curtis, 2022. © A24 / Courtesy Everett Collection The esteemed Halloween star divulged an intriguing detail about her involvement with the series. Lee Curtis disclosed that her profound connection to The Bear became apparent to her after viewing the very first episode. "When I saw the first episode last summer and Sugar asks Carmen if he had spoken to their mother, in that second I knew that I would play her," she admitted. "Don't ask me how. I just knew. A year later, after the wild success of the brilliant first season, Chris Storer offered me the role of a lifetime." RELATED: Jamie Lee Curtis Hints At Foot Injury From Victorious Oscar Jump Reflecting upon her character in the series, the actress took a moment to emphasize the relatability of her role. Lee Curtis acknowledged that her character, Donna, possesses qualities and traits that resonate with audiences on a universal level. "There's not a person alive who won't relate to what it feels like to be around someone like Donna Berzatto. I certainly have my own experiences," the actress wrote in the Instagram post. "That's what makes the show so magnificent. We can relate and commiserate and celebrate all of our communal survival in this thing called.... life." HALLOWEEN KILLS, Jamie Lee Curtis, 2021. © Universal Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection She also appreciated the production team that made the series a possibility. "Thank you, Chris and the ENTIRE BEAR family of creative human beings," Lee Curtis said, "and scene partners for allowing me in to let it rip!" Fans shower praises on her BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - JANUARY 11: Jamie Lee Curtis arrives at AARP The Magazine's 19th Annual Movies For Grownups Awards held at The Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on January 11, 2020 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Image Press Agency) In response to the Instagram post shared by the star, Lee Curtis's ardent fans showered her with heartfelt praise and admiration. They took to the comment sections to convey their admiration for her captivating portrayal in The Bear and applauded her ability to bring relatable characters to life. "I am not exaggerating when I say your performance is the best I have ever seen," a fan wrote. "Period. Freaking fabulous." "I was blown away. Not surprised. But blown away nonetheless," another person commented. "That episode is a standalone masterpiece within a masterpiece. You were perfect." https://youtu.be/i5U-w1yL4r0