Jack Nicholson has spent less time in the public eye since his retirement in 2013. His last major red-carpet event was in 2016, and his most recent public sighting was in May 2023, when he attended a Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game with his son, Ray.
Jack’s daughter, Lorraine, recently gave fans a rare glimpse of the legendary actor in a heartfelt holiday Instagram post. The snap showed Lorraine embracing her father at home, with his impressive book collection and shelves adorned with his awards lurking in the backdrop.
Fans comment on Jack Nicholson’s rare appearance
Lorraine simply captioned the post, “The giving season,” and it soon went viral as her father’s fans found it. “So that’s how Jack looks like now,” someone seemed to wonder, while another wished him a Happy New Year. “Hey, there is our legendary Jack…hope you all had a Merry Christmas,” they added.
Even the celebrated filmmaker Nancy Meyers told Lorraine in the comments that her dad looks great. Other slides showed Lorraine’s siblings including Nicholson’s lookalike sons Ray and Caleb James. “What a wonderful family. Been a while since we saw the gang here,” someone pointed out.
Jack Nicholson’s Hollywood timeline
Jack Nicholson’s career began in the late 1950s, with breakout roles coming with the 1960s counterculture classics like Easy Rider and Five Easy Pieces. He solidified his place in Hollywood history with unforgettable performances in films such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, which earned him an Oscar, The Shining, and Chinatown.
Nicholson is also known for his dynamic turn as the Joker in Batman and his iconic part in A Few Good Men. Over the years, he’s collected Academy Awards, six Golden Globes, and countless accolades for his contributions to film. Beyond acting, he is also a passionate Lakers fan and is often seen on the courtside at games.