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Jack Nicholson Marks 89th Birthday in Rare Photo

Published 24 April 2026

Jack Nicholson, the three-time Oscar-winning actor, marked his 89th birthday on April 22 with a private celebration captured in a rare photograph shared by his daughter, Lorraine Nicholson. The image, posted to her Instagram Story, shows the retired star smiling and clapping his hands while seated in a cozy living room, with singer Joni Mitchell, 82, positioned nearby on a couch, joining in the festivities.

Lorraine, 36, accompanied the current photo with the simple caption "89!!" She also shared a throwback image of her father from decades earlier, depicting him relaxed in a red Coca-Cola T-shirt, smoking a cigar and grinning broadly, captioned "89?" The post offered fans a glimpse into Nicholson's low-key life, as new images of the reclusive icon are infrequent. A source close to the family noted that Nicholson is content away from the public eye, focusing on time with loved ones.

Nicholson has maintained a private existence since retiring from acting over a decade ago. His final film role came in the 2010 romantic comedy "How Do You Know," opposite Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson and Paul Rudd. Prior to that, he starred in acclaimed projects like "The Bucket List" in 2007,...

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