Entertainment · October 31, 2026
Michael Douglas Gives Update on Jack Nicholson After He ‘Disappeared’ From Hollywood: ‘He’s Well’
During an event in Swansea, Wales, to promote his memoir 'One Helluva Ride,' Michael Douglas provided a rare update on his longtime friend Jack Nicholson. Douglas confirmed that Nicholson, 89, is no longer working and has effectively 'disappeared' from Hollywood, though he noted that Nicholson is 'well' and 'fine.' Douglas and Nicholson's professional connection dates back to 1975, when Douglas produced 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' for which Nicholson won an Oscar. While Nicholson has not officially announced a retirement, he has not appeared in a feature film since the 2010 romantic comedy 'How Do You Know.'
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Michael Douglas Reveals What Jack Nicholson Is Doing After He "Disappeared" From Hollywood
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Michael Douglas Gives Update on Jack Nicholson: He's 'Well' But Has 'Disappeared'
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Jack Nicholson Has ‘Disappeared’ but Is ‘Well,’ Says Michael Douglas: ‘I Still See Him’
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Michael Douglas Gives Update on Jack Nicholson After He ‘Disappeared’ From Hollywood: ‘He’s Well’
Read at Us Weekly ↗ Michael Douglas Shares Update on Jack Nicholson: “He’s Well. He Has Disappeared”
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Michael Douglas gives rare update on ‘disappeared’ close friend Jack Nicholson
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Michael Douglas spoke about Jack Nicholson at an event in Swansea, Wales, while promoting his memoir 'One Helluva Ride'
- Douglas stated that Nicholson is no longer working and has 'disappeared'
- Douglas described Nicholson as 'well' and 'fine,' mentioning he walks around his house in his slippers
- Nicholson's last film role was in the 2010 movie 'How Do You Know'
- Douglas produced the 1975 film 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' starring Nicholson
- The two actors never appeared on screen together
Reported by only some outlets
- Nicholson's age is reported as 89 by E! News, New York Post, and Us Weekly, though E! News also references him as 88 in a photo caption
- Douglas's age is reported as 82
- E! News reports Nicholson made a brief appearance on Saturday Night Live last year to introduce Adam Sandler
- Us Weekly provides details on Nicholson's six children and his residence in Beverly Hills
Confirmed
- Michael Douglas gave an update on Jack Nicholson's retirement and health while in Wales
- Jack Nicholson has not acted in a film since 2010's 'How Do You Know'
- Douglas and Nicholson worked together on 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'
- Douglas's new memoir is titled 'One Helluva Ride'
Reported
- Nicholson appeared on camera last year to introduce Adam Sandler on Saturday Night Live (E! News)
- Nicholson is currently 89 years old (The Independent (via multiple outlets))
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