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Here’s Jack making headlines once again!
This week, the typically elusive Jack Nicholson made a rare public appearance, thanks to his daughter Lorraine, who shared a heartfelt birthday photo as the legendary actor celebrated his 89th birthday.
In the wake of Lorraine’s recent fiery critique of Hollywood’s “status-obsessed” culture, she offered fans a rare peek into her father’s private life by posting a snapshot on his birthday, which was on Wednesday.
Accompanied by the simple caption “89!!,” Lorraine posted the image on her Instagram Story, showcasing the three-time Oscar winner in a relaxed setting.
The photo captures the iconic star of “The Shining” enjoying a laid-back moment in a warm, art-adorned living room. Nicholson is seen smiling and clapping amidst the festivities, dressed casually in a dark polo shirt paired with rust-colored trousers.
A second throwback image in the post captures a much younger Nicholson in a bright red “Drink Coca-Cola” T-shirt, cigar in hand and flashing his signature grin.
The sighting is notable given the actor’s near-total retreat from public life in recent years.
Once a constant presence in Hollywood and courtside at Lakers games, the “The Departed” actor has largely stayed out of the spotlight.
Lorraine, 36, is one of Nicholson’s six children and remains especially close with him, along with her brother Ray, 33.
Both followed their father into acting, though Lorraine has since shifted toward directing and producing.
She last shared a photo of her father in November, calling the snap “A November to remember,” alongside a family shot that included Ray as well as photos with her boyfriend, director Jason Reitman.
Nicholson also made a surprise appearance in February last year at the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special, where he introduced Adam Sandler.
His last film role dates back to 2010’s “How Do You Know,” directed by James L. Brooks, who previously helmed Nicholson’s Oscar-winning performances in “Terms of Endearment” and “As Good as It Gets.”
Meanwhile, Lorraine generated buzz of her own this week with a candid essay in W Magazine, where she took aim at Hollywood culture.
“L.A. has established itself as the status-anxiety capital of the world,” she wrote, adding that clout-chasing follows industry players “to the grave.”
She continued, “It means that when you’re at a party, women won’t peer over your shoulder to see who else has arrived, and men won’t interrupt you in the middle of a story to get a drink.”
She also took a swipe at influencer culture, writing that “public” workouts are now the “domain of influencers” who “will exchange Instagram posts for free personal training and an unlimited supply of leggings.”
“In Los Angeles, a social media following means reservations at Alba and free trips to Costa Rica — but it will not get you into Guy Oseary’s Oscars party,” she added.