Danny DeVito Provides Rare Update on Jack Nicholson's Health, Friendship

Danny DeVito recently provided a rare update on his longtime friend and fellow actor Jack Nicholson, reflecting on their 50-year friendship that began during the filming of the iconic 1975 movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. At 88, Nicholson remains largely out of the public eye but made a notable appearance at the 50th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live earlier this year. DeVito praised Nicholson’s grounded nature despite his rising stardom and recalled the awe the young cast felt during filming, especially as Nicholson earned his first Best Actor Oscar for his role. The film, now celebrating its 50th anniversary with a nationwide re-release, marked a breakthrough for both actors and cemented Nicholson’s status as a cultural icon. DeVito and Nicholson have appeared in several films together over the decades, maintaining their close bond rooted in their shared New Jersey origins. Nicholson’s reluctance for public appearances contrasts with his ongoing private connections, as evidenced by DeVito's recent visit shortly after Nicholson’s birthday.