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Brentwood Today
By the People, for the People
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis Mourns Tragic Deaths of Godparents Rob and Michele Reiner
The couple were allegedly murdered by their son Nick on the birthday of Curtis' daughter Annie.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:07pm
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In a tearful interview, actress Jamie Lee Curtis recounted the devastating loss of her close friends Rob and Michele Reiner, who were the godparents of Curtis' daughter Annie. The Reiners were allegedly murdered by their son Nick in their Brentwood, California home on Annie's birthday in December 2025, just one week before Annie gave birth to her first child.
Why it matters
The tragic deaths of the beloved entertainment industry figures have deeply impacted their family, friends, and the broader community. The alleged murder by their own son has added an extra layer of grief and shock to the tragedy.
The details
According to their death certificates, Rob and Michele Reiner died of 'multiple sharp force injuries' caused 'with [a] knife, by another,' and were alive for 'minutes' before passing away. Their bodies were discovered by their daughter Romy at their Brentwood home. Just hours later, their son Nick was arrested as the murder suspect after being found at a hotel in nearby Santa Monica with blood reportedly covering his room.
- On December 14, 2025, the bodies of Rob and Michele Reiner were discovered in their Brentwood, California home.
- Just hours after the bodies were found, their son Nick Reiner was arrested as the murder suspect at a hotel in Santa Monica.
- One week after the tragic incident, Jamie Lee Curtis' daughter Annie gave birth to her first child.
The players
Jamie Lee Curtis
A 67-year-old actress who was close friends with Rob and Michele Reiner, and considered them the godparents of her daughter Annie.
Rob Reiner
A renowned filmmaker, actor, and producer who was allegedly murdered along with his wife Michele.
Michele Reiner
The wife of Rob Reiner who was allegedly murdered along with her husband in their Brentwood home.
Nick Reiner
The son of Rob and Michele Reiner who was arrested as the suspect in their alleged murders.
Annie Guest
The daughter of Jamie Lee Curtis who gave birth to her first child just one week after the deaths of her godparents Rob and Michele Reiner.
What they’re saying
“Rob and Michelle are her godparents.”
— Jamie Lee Curtis, Actress
“My beautiful daughter who loved [the Reiners] — as we all did — managed to be able to metabolize her grief and sadness, as we all have had to do.”
— Jamie Lee Curtis, Actress
What’s next
The investigation into the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner is ongoing, with their son Nick remaining the primary suspect. The Reiner family and their loved ones, including Jamie Lee Curtis and her daughter Annie, continue to grieve this tragic loss.
The takeaway
The shocking and violent deaths of beloved entertainment industry figures Rob and Michele Reiner have devastated their family, friends, and community. This tragedy highlights the profound impact that loss can have, especially when it involves violence and the death of a parent at the hands of their own child.
