The actor, popular for his appearances in films such as Batman and The Shining, hadn’t been seen in public in eighteen months until being spotted on his Beverly Hills home’s balcony.
Nicholson’s photo, which showed him looking tired and wearing an orange t-shirt, was published in a British newspaper, where he was described as “dishevelled.”
Fans were outraged when the photos were revealed and came to their idol’s rescue.
The actor was last spotted in October 2021, sitting courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game with his son, Ray.
Despite keeping a quiet profile in recent years, Nicholson is still regarded as one of the greatest performers of his time.
He is still the most nominated male actor at the Academy Awards, where he won for his parts in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Terms of Endearment, and As Good As It Gets.
He had his most recent film cameo in the 2010 romantic comedy How Do You Know, opposite Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, and Paul Rudd.
Nicholson’s lengthy and illustrious career in Hollywood began in the 1950s, and he has been a popular figure in Hollywood for decades.
The Shining actor is also renowned for being outspoken about his personal ideas and has previously backed a number of Democratic presidential contenders.
He even sought to orchestrate a boycott of the 2003 Academy Awards in order to protest the US invasion of Iraq, which was underway at the time of the event.
The boycott was ultimately ineffective because Adrien Brody, who was nominated for his part in The Pianist, insisted on attending.
Brody stated of the planned protest, “I don’t know about you guys but I’m going.” My parents are coming. This doesn’t come around too often. I know you guys are all winners. You can sit this out. But I can’t.”
