It's been close to a decade since Jack Nicholson graced the big screen with his presence, and fans have been eagerly waiting for any update on his well-being. Luckily, the retired actor's grandson, Duke Nicholson, recently opened up about how his grandpa's doing. In a candid conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the 20-year-old actor shared some rare insights into the life of the man who played the iconic role in The Shining.
Duke, who is the son of Jack’s eldest daughter, Jennifer Nicholson, reassured everyone by saying, "He's doing great. He's 100 percent." Given that the 82-year-old Hollywood legend has stepped away from the spotlight in recent years, fans had started to worry about his health. However, this update from Duke should bring a lot of relief and comfort to those who've admired Jack's incredible talent over the years.
Thanksgiving Together: A Glimpse Into the Nicholson Family
Duke didn't just share good news about his grandpa's health; he also revealed that the entire Nicholson clan, including Jack's other adult children—Caleb James Goddard, Lorraine Nicholson, Ray Nicholson, and Honey Hollman—spent Thanksgiving together. That's a pretty heartwarming moment, isn’t it? Even though Duke is carving his own path in Hollywood, following in his grandpa’s footsteps, he admitted that they "don't talk about acting much." It's like they prefer to keep the family gatherings focused on bonding rather than business.
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Duke's Journey Into Acting: A Natural Path
Despite pursuing a career in Hollywood, much like his Academy Award-winning grandpa, Duke revealed that there wasn’t a specific moment when he decided, "I want to be an actor." Instead, the opportunity sort of found him. It all started when Val Kilmer's son, also named Jack, introduced Duke to a Hollywood music manager. This connection eventually led to Duke being cast in music videos and, later, landing a role in Jordan Peele's blockbuster hit, Us.
During the filming of Us, Jordan directed Duke to channel the bartender from The Shining for a particular scene. Interestingly, Jordan wasn’t aware of Duke’s family ties at the time, but it didn’t feel too far-fetched since The Shining is, after all, one of the greatest horror films of all time. Duke himself admitted, “It was a strange twist of fate, but not that strange when you think about it.”
