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Fox News
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Jack Nicholson, Anjelica Huston maintain 'important' friendship more than 30 years after split
Anjelica Huston remains close with ex-boyfriend Jack Nicholson, calling their friendship an "important" one. During an interview with People magazine, the 73-year-old actress shared that she and Nicholson, who dated on and off from 1973 to 1990, have remained friends. However, she admitted it's become more difficult for them to see each other in person as time has gone on. "Life gets in the way," she explained. "Also, for some reason, they've been doing endless rerouting and road work near his house, so it takes hours to get to him, and that's always irritating. I always managed to be late going to see him, which is very irritating for him." While they may not see each other as often as she would like, Nicholson has become someone she can rely on even during her toughest times. She also explained that as she was fleeing the Los Angeles fires in early January, her "phone just rang out of nowhere," and it was Nicholson calling, adding "it's always a comfort when he calls." She said Nicholson was calling to check up on her and offer her a place to stay if she needed one during the evacuation period. The actress was forced to evacuate from her ranch with all her pets when the fires broke out. "For some reason, they've been doing endless rerouting and road work near his house, so it takes hours to get to him, and that's always irritating. I always managed to be late going to see him, which is very irritating for him." "It was heartbreakingly sweet," Huston explained. "I've gone back over it several times in my head, and I think next time I'd accept the invitation." She also told People in an interview published Wednesday that she privately battled cancer but has been "in the clear" for four years. The "Prizzi's Honor" star chose not to share the type of cancer she battled but told the outlet that reaching the milestone "means so much to me," saying "it's a fantastic thing" and "I'm very proud of myself." She described herself as "very lucky" and gave her medical team a shoutout, saying her "doctors have been wonderful." "It's not something that came lightly," Huston added. "It came as a big shock, but it made me conscious of what I shouldn't do, of places I shouldn't go. One of those places was taking life too seriously. So now, when the opportunity arises, I laugh, and I try not to make a big deal out of things." Huston received her diagnosis in 2019 after completing work on "John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum." The Academy Award-winning actress shared that while it is common to "feel like you don't want to talk about it," Huston hopes sharing her story and "celebrating the fact that one's come through" might inspire others in similar situations. "Life is tenuous and wonderful. It also gives you the idea that the world is big, and you can somehow match up to it. That you're ready for whatever happens."
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anjelica Huston Shares Private Cancer Battle: ‘I Managed to Survive It, and I'm Proud of Myself'
Anjelica Huston revealed she is four years removed from her private battle with cancer. In an interview with People, the Oscar-winning actress shared that she was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer following the release of 2019's 'John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.' Huston said that the diagnosis shifted her viewpoint on life. 'I managed to survive it, and I'm proud of myself,' she said. 'It made me conscious of what I shouldn't do, of places I shouldn't go. One of those places was taking life too seriously. So now when the opportunity arises, I laugh, and I try not to make a big deal out of things.' She added that now that she is four years 'in the clear' from her initial diagnosis she decided to speak out in hopes that her story will inspire others with their diagnosis or spur people into getting regular check-ups. 'Sometimes you feel like you don't want to talk about it for the obvious reasons, but there's a lot to be said for talking about it and getting it out there and celebrating the fact that one's come through,' Huston said. 'Life is tenuous and wonderful. It also gives you the idea that the world is big and you can somehow match up to it. That you're ready for whatever happens.' Huston won a Supporting Actress Oscar in 1986 for her role in 'Prizzi's Honor,' which was directed by her father John Huston – who also helmed films like 'Maltese Falcon' and 'The African Queen.' She is most known for her role as Morticia Addams in the 1990s 'Addams Family' films, but also starred in 'Ever After,' 'Lonesome Dove,' and 'The Grifters.' The post Anjelica Huston Shares Private Cancer Battle: 'I Managed to Survive It, and I'm Proud of Myself' appeared first on TheWrap.
Los Angeles Times
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Anjelica Huston reveals she is ‘in the clear' after private, years-long cancer battle
Oscar winner Anjelica Huston is singing her own praises, and rightfully so. The 'Addams Family' and 'Witches' acting veteran revealed this week she is a cancer survivor. 'I managed to survive it, and I'm proud of myself,' she told People in an interview published Wednesday. The 73-year-old 'Prizzi's Honor' star got candid about her private cancer journey, which she said began in 2019. Huston said she was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer after her film 'John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum' premiered in May 2019. 'That was a very serious moment for me,' she recalled to People. Huston said learning about her diagnosis shocked her and made her conscious about 'what I shouldn't do, of the places I shouldn't go.' Though she did not go into too much detail about her treatment, Huston said her cancer battle discouraged her from taking life too seriously and that she is now 'in the clear.' Huston also did not disclose much about the treatment she received, but said her condition encouraged her to 'try not to make a big deal out of things.' Six years since her diagnosis, Huston told People she has been cancer-free for years. 'I'm at the four-year mark, and that means so much to me,' she said. 'It's a fantastic thing. I'm very proud of myself, and I've been very lucky.' Huston, whose prolific film and TV career began in the late '60s, said she has recently enjoyed her time smelling the roses — literally. Upon learning she was cancer-free the 'Grifters' star said she enjoyed a stroll in her garden 'and smelled the roses and thought how clever I was.' Huston, whose father was the high-profile 'Maltese Falcon' and 'African Queen' director John Huston, said she gets regular scans and has had 'wonderful' doctors helping her out. Her father directed 'Prizzi's Honor,' the 1985 film that won her the supporting actor Oscar in 1986. He died a year later. 'My dad always used to say the important thing is interest,' Huston told The Times in May 2019. 'I have a number of interests and they're not all about acting.' It's unclear whether she had received her diagnosis by that time. The 'Addams Family' actor talked about her cancer journey and shrugged off talk of retirement while promoting the BBC miniseries 'Towards Zero,' the latest addition to her acting career. The three-part show is an adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1944 novel of the same name and features Huston as a bed-ridden widow. The 'Royal Tenenbaums' and 'Lonesome Dove' actor admitted that it can be challenging to speak about her cancer battle 'for the obvious reasons,' but ultimately 'there's a lot to be said for talking about it and getting it out there and celebrating the fact that one's come through.' 'Life is tenuous and wonderful. It also gives you the idea that the world is big and you can somehow match up to it,' she added. 'That you're ready for whatever happens.' Times staff writer Christie D'Zurilla contributed to this report.
Fox News
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Anjelica Huston breaks silence after she 'managed to survive' private cancer battle
Anjelica Huston opened up about her private cancer battle after years of being "in the clear." The 73-year-old actress revealed she's been "in the clear" for four years. Huston chose not to share the type of cancer she battled. "I'm at the four-year mark, and that means so much to me," "The Grifters" star told People magazine. "It's a fantastic thing. I'm very proud of myself, and I've been very lucky. My doctors have been wonderful." Huston was first diagnosed with cancer in 2019. The actress had just completed "John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum." "That was a very serious moment for me," she told the outlet. "I managed to survive it, and I'm proud of myself." "It's not something that came lightly," Huston added. "It came as a big shock, but it made me conscious of what I shouldn't do, of places I shouldn't go. One of those places was taking life too seriously. So now, when the opportunity arises, I laugh, and I try not to make a big deal out of things." While keeping the details of her cancer battle private, Huston hoped to inspire others by sharing parts of the story. "Sometimes you feel like you don't want to talk about it for the obvious reasons, but there's a lot to be said for talking about it and getting it out there and celebrating the fact that one's come through," "The Witches" star said. "Life is tenuous and wonderful. It also gives you the idea that the world is big, and you can somehow match up to it. That you're ready for whatever happens." Huston was no stranger to Hollywood when she chose to pursue her acting career. The daughter of director John Huston and granddaughter of actor Walter Huston, she began acting in the 1980s. She became the third generation of her family to win an Academy Award when the actress' performance in "Prizzi's Honor" landed her the Oscar for best supporting actress. The film was directed by her father. Huston is known for roles in "Crimes and Misdemeanors," "The Addams Family," "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Smash."
New York Times
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘We Planned a Rare Date Night Out and Found a Friend to Babysit'
Seeing Stars Dear Diary: It was 1985, and my husband and I were living on the Upper East Side. We planned a rare date night out and found a friend to babysit our 1-year-old daughter. We set out for a nearby theater where 'Cocoon,' with Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn among the stars, was playing. I was a fan of the couple, having seen them onstage at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis when I was growing up in Iowa. Unfortunately, when we got to the theater, we found that the next showing was sold out. Determined not to waste the evening, we walked a few blocks to another theater, where 'Prizzi's Honor,' with Kathleen Turner, Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston, was about to start. As we waited to buy tickets, I noticed an older couple standing a few feet ahead of us in line. I nudged my husband 'Look,' I whispered. 'That couple: That's Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn!' — Jean Young Puzzling Dear Diary: I was happily doing a crossword puzzle on the subway when my pen ran out of ink. I shook it, but no luck, so I put it and the puzzle in my purse and pulled out a magazine. A few seconds later, a pen appeared in front of me, held by the man sitting beside me. I thanked him profusely and took my puzzle back out, but his pen didn't work either. I gave it back to him and returned to the magazine. A few second later, the same man offered me another pen. This one worked. I thanked him again and returned to working the puzzle. Many stops later, I finished and began to return the pen. 'Keep it,' he said. 'I've got a bag full.' 'No,' I said. 'Save this for the next person like me.' He agreed and took it back. — Jane Comfort Coffee Shop Dear Diary: I was having a lunch meeting with a colleague at a coffee shop on First Avenue. We were discussing the art market and galleries when a man in the next booth turned around. 'Excuse me,' he said, 'I couldn't help but overhear your conversation. I work at a financial company but am trying to start an art education and aesthetics company. Can I ask you a few questions?' We listened. His ideas were interesting, and my colleague took his card. Then, as we were finishing lunch, out of the corner of my eye I saw an older woman approaching us from another nearby booth. 'Excuse me,' she said, 'I'm 90, but I'm confused about when it's correct English to use 'me' or 'I' in a sentence.' My colleague and I chuckled and gave her some examples of when to use 'I' and when to use 'me.' She thanked us and returned to her table. My colleague and her family had been thinking of moving out of New York. After these encounters, she said: 'This is why I could never leave New York.' — Elizabeth Levine For the Birds Dear Diary: It was a bright clear morning in Manhattan. I was visiting from Arkansas, helping my college daughter settle into a summer program. While she was in class, I explored the city. Wandering through Bryant Park, I spied a crowd of people with their phones out and all pointed in one direction. Some of them were cradling large cameras with long lenses. I hurried over, eager for a celebrity sighting. The phones and lenses were angled downward at a cluster of bushes near the carousel. The crowd spoke in hushed tones. I was confused. 'What's going on?' I whispered to a particularly intense young man with a huge camera. His face was aglow. 'It's amazing!' he said. 'The mourning warbler. We don't usually see him here!' He lowered his camera, eager to show me shots of the small, brightly colored songbird. He explained its migratory pattern, its unique features and our stellar luck at being able to witness him. I nodded gratefully, tickled at his joyous rapture over this avian miracle. He returned to his focus, kneeling for more shots. A woman joined us. 'What is all this business?' she asked, her Australian accent evident. 'It's the mourning warbler!' I said, having caught the enthusiasm. 'It's amazing!' — Shelley Russell At the Theater Dear Diary: I went with good friends to a performance of the Nancy Harris play 'The Beacon' at the Irish Repertory Theater on 22nd Street. It is a powerful play about a dysfunctional family hiding secrets, and it hit home hard for me. 'Did you like the play?' one of my friends asked me innocently after the performance. Still reeling, I said I would rather not discuss it and that I had found the play difficult to take. A friendly woman standing nearby spoke up. 'I'm a psychologist,' she said with a smile, 'in case you'd like to schedule a session.' — Howard Husock Read all recent entries and our submissions guidelines. Reach us via email diary@ or follow @NYTMetro on Twitter.
