Legendary Hollywood actor Jack Nicholson, who is well-known for his legendary career spanning several decades, got involved in multiple high-profile relationships and romances throughout his career. Thanks to his womanizer persona, he has dated a number of famous women, including Anjelica Huston, with whom he had a long and tumultuous relationship lasting over 15 years.
The two started dating in 1973 but their relationship ended in 1990 due to Nicholson’s affair with his The Two Jakes co-star, Rebecca Broussard. The breakup was quite messy as Nicholson was assaulted by Huston, who was devasted to find out that he got Broussard pregnant.
Jack Nicholson’s relationship with Anjelica Huston ended in 1990
Actor Jack Nicholson first met actress Anjelica Huston in 1973 at a house party hosted by the actor. They quickly got close and began dating. However, their relationship soon turned toxic and it ended in 1990 after Houston read a Playboy article about Nicholson’s infidelity. In her 2013 memoir Watch Me, Anjelica, she wrote (via Vanity Fair),
“He was coming out of the bathroom when I attacked him. I don’t think I kicked him, but I beat him savagely about the head and shoulders. He was ducking and bending, and I was going at him like a prizefighter, raining a vast array of direct punches. Finally, I was exhausted. We sat down, and I cried. Then, with renewed effort, I attacked him again. And all the while I felt a strange underlying gratitude to him for allowing me to beat the living hell out of him.”
Nicholson got a lot of bruises but Huston claimed that he “deserved it.” Their on-off relationship ended after 17 years. Nicholson later admitted that the breakup left him “annihilated emotionally,” adding that it was the toughest period in his life.
After their breakup, Jack Nicholson started dating Rebecca Broussard
Nicholson’s affair with his The Two Jakes co-star, Rebecca Broussard, was one of the main reasons why Huston ended their relationship. Shortly after the breakup, Nicholson moved on with Broussard, but their relationship was shortlived as well, ending in 1994. Nicholson shares two children Broussard, a son named Ray and a daughter named Lorraine.
In 1999, Nicholson began dating Twin Peaks star Lara Flynn Boyle, but that relationship also ended in 2004. Nicholson only got married once and that was to Sandra Knight. The two got married in 1962 but ended their marriage 6 years later. His charisma and charm have also drawn the attention of other Hollywood leading ladies, including Michelle Phillips.
Jack Nicholson is a Hollywood legend
Nicholson always preferred to keep his relationships personal but due to his affairs, the media covered everything. He may not be a good partner but Nicholson was certainly a legendary actor. His performances in various genres like intense drama, dark comedy, and psychological thrillers, made him a well-known name in the industry.
His iconic performances in movies like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Shining, Chinatown, and As Good as It Gets, earned him three Academy Awards and a record 12 Oscar nominations. His versatility and acting abilities have solidified his status as one of the greatest actors of all time.
Source: Vanity Fair
