Danny DeVito Reassures Fans: Jack Nicholson 'Doing Great' Despite Recent Concerns
EXCLUSIVE: Danny DeVito Spills on Jack Nicholson's Secret Life - Is He Really Doing "Great"?
In a shocking revelation, Oscar-winning actor Danny DeVito has opened up about his close friend and fellow movie legend Jack Nicholson, 87. In an exclusive interview with thescholarlynote.com, DeVito dished out juicy details about their enduring friendship, which spans decades.
As we all know, Nicholson was last seen in public during a stunning appearance on the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary show in February, leaving fans concerned for his health. However, DeVito has now set the record straight - or at least, that's what he wants us to believe.
"I just saw Jack a couple of weeks ago - it was his birthday a month ago, and he's great," DeVito told People magazine, while promoting the 50th anniversary re-release of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, their iconic first film together. But is that really all there is to it? We'll get to that in a minute.
DeVito took us back to the early days of making the groundbreaking 1975 film, where he and his fellow cast members - including Christopher Lloyd and Louise Fletcher - were left awestruck by Nicholson's on-screen presence. "We're in the presence of this guy who's really at his moment," DeVito recalled with a smile. "He was breaking out into the big time."
But what made Nicholson so special? According to DeVito, it was his kind and generous nature that immediately won over the cast. "There was no need for an icebreaker," he revealed. "He started out exactly the way everybody else did - where he couldn't get a job. It was like he came to Hollywood with this 'I'm going to write and direct' attitude, and then comes along after making these low-budget thrillers."
It's clear that DeVito holds Nicholson in high esteem, but what really gets our attention is the fact that they bonded over their shared New Jersey roots. Both were born in the same hospital (yes, you read that right!), and their sisters just so happened to be hairdressers in the same local area. Talk about a small world!
As if this wasn't enough, DeVito took us on a trip down memory lane with Nicholson's early days in Hollywood. "I always heard about this really handsome guy from Neptune who went out to California and became a movie star," he reminisced. Little did we know that it was actually his friend and former roommate Michael Douglas who spilled the beans.
Fast-forward to the day of filming One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, where Nicholson received his first Oscar award for his portrayal of Randle McMurphy - a rebellious convict sent to a psychiatric hospital. And what a performance it was! He inspired rebellion against a dominating nurse, and the film went on to sweep all five top Academy Awards.
The big question now is: Is Jack Nicholson really doing "great"? We've heard rumors about his frail health in recent months, but DeVito's comments have left us with more questions than answers. Are we just seeing what they want us to see? As we wait for more updates on the legendary actor's health, one thing is certain - their friendship remains unbreakable.
The 50th anniversary re-release of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is now available in theaters near you, and it's a must-see for any film buff. Get ready to be transported back in time to the golden days of Hollywood, where two movie legends forged an unforgettable bond that will last a lifetime.
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