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Michael Douglas Updates on Jack Nicholson's Status

Actor's friend reports Nicholson is well but has stepped away from acting.

New York Editorial News Desk October 31, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Michael Douglas says Jack Nicholson is well but has disappeared from acting.
  • Douglas and Nicholson first worked together in the 1970s on One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
  • Nicholson last appeared in a film in 2010.

Michael Douglas provided an update on his friend Jack Nicholson, stating the actor is 'well' but has 'disappeared' from the public eye.

Douglas, promoting his memoir in Swansea, Wales, expressed a wish to have collaborated with Nicholson again, noting that the actor is no longer working.

Nicholson's last film appearance was in 2010's How Do You Know, marking a 16-year absence from the big screen.

Douglas mentioned that he still sees Nicholson, who resides at his home and walks around in his slippers, adding that he understands the actor's decision to step away.

Douglas acknowledged Nicholson's age, noting he is a few years older than himself, and expressed support for the actor's current lifestyle.

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