Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Jack Nicholson's Grandson Sean Arrested in Shocking Domestic Violence Case

Jack Nicholson's eldest of his grandchildren - Sean Norfleet - was reportedly arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Tuesday; seen in 2010

Jack Nicholson's Eldest Grandchild Embroiled in Felony Domestic Violence Scandal

It's a family affair gone wrong for Hollywood legend Jack Nicholson, as his eldest grandchild Sean Norfleet finds himself in hot water over a shocking arrest for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old techno producer and DJ, known by the stage name Cutter Mattock, was accused of brutally attacking an unidentified woman, leaving her shaken and traumatized. The LAPD's Pacific Division spokesperson confirmed that Norfleet was booked and released on bond the same day, but would not release his mugshot to the public.

The 29-year-old techno producer was accused of attacking an unidentified woman, and was booked and released on bond the same day - according to The U.S. Sun; seen in July

The drama unfolds just as Sean's younger brother Duke is making waves in the entertainment industry with roles in upcoming films like Tony Kaye's comedy "The Trainer" and Nicholas Jarecki's thriller "Crisis". Meanwhile, Jack's three other grandkids - Walter, 14; Hank, 8; and Daisy, 13 - through his daughter Honey Hollman, are growing up without their grandfather by their side. The reclusive actor hasn't been seen in public since attending the SNL50: The Anniversary Special in Manhattan back in February.

But what's even more surprising is that Sean's mother, Jennifer Nicholson, has kept a relatively low profile despite being the daughter of one of Hollywood's most iconic stars. We can only wonder if this scandal will bring her out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

Jack's own personal life has been marred by scandals over the years, including his high-profile relationships with Rebecca Broussard and Anjelica Huston. But it seems his family drama has finally caught up to him through his grandchildren. And speaking of which, Jack's daughter Lorraine, 35, is also making waves in her own right, but we're not sure if she'll be able to distance herself from this family scandal.

Sean faces up to four years in state prison if found guilty of the crime, and he's next scheduled to appear in court on August 26; seen on April 29

But here's the thing: Sean's arrest is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his personal life. Sources close to the situation reveal that he's been struggling with anger issues for some time now, and his girlfriend Elizabeth Lawlor has been a constant presence in his life - or so we thought. Insiders claim that she's been MIA from Sean's social media accounts since June 2024, sparking rumors of a possible breakup.

Meanwhile, Jack's other grandchildren are keeping him busy, but it seems he's lost touch with at least one of them. His daughter Tessa Gourin has spoken out about the difficulties of growing up as Jack's child, especially given his strained relationship with her. We can't help but wonder if this latest scandal will finally bring some much-needed attention to the often-overlooked issue of celebrity parents and their children.

Now, let's get back to Sean's arrest. If convicted of felony domestic violence, he faces up to four years in state prison - a harsh reality that his family is no doubt facing with worry and concern. But what about his mother, Jennifer? Has she been keeping her head down during this scandal, or will she step forward to defend her son? Only time will tell.

LAPD's Pacific Division spokesperson informed the outlet that 'they would not be releasing a mugshot' for Norfleet (R, seen in 2010), whose mother is the 88-year-old movie star's daughter Jennifer Nicholson (M)

One thing's for sure: Jack Nicholson's family drama just got a whole lot more interesting. Will Sean be able to bounce back from this scandal, or will it mark the beginning of the end of his music career? Stay tuned to see how this family saga unfolds!

A Brief History of Jack's Family Scandals

For those who may not know, Jack's personal life has been a hot mess over the years. Let's take a look at some of the most shocking moments:

The musician (R, seen in 2017) - whose DJ name is Cutter Mattock - publicly goes by Sean Knight Nicholson despite Jennifer marrying his father Mark Norfleet (L) between 1997 and 2003

  • Rebecca Broussard and Jennine Gourin: Jack fathered two children with these women, but never publicly acknowledged Tessa with Jennine. Meanwhile, Rebecca gave birth to Ray, 33, while she was still in a relationship with Jack.
  • Anjelica Huston: Jack's longest romantic relationship ended abruptly in 1990 after five years of bliss. The Oscar winner has spoken out about the difficulties of dating Jack, but we're not sure if she's been kept in the loop about Sean's arrest.
  • Caleb Goddard: Jack recognized Caleb as his son privately, but their relationship remains strained to this day.

It seems like Sean's arrest is just the latest chapter in a long history of family drama for Jack Nicholson. Will he ever be able to escape the spotlight and live a quiet life?

Sean's last known girlfriend was Elizabeth Lawlor (R, seen in 2023), but he hasn't posted about her since June 2024 on his Instagram account

Norfleet's 26-year-old brother Duke (seen in June 2025) is following in Jack's acting footsteps with roles in Tony Kaye's upcoming comedy The Trainer, Jimmy Giannopoulos' 2022 horror film Alone at Night, and Nicholas Jarecki's 2021 thriller Crisis

Nicholson is also grandfather to three children - Walter, 14; Hank, 8; and Daisy, 13 - through his 44-year-old daughter Honey Hollman (2-R, seen in 2023) with Danish model Winnie Hollman

The retired Hollywood legend hasn't been publicly seen since attending SNL50: The Anniversary Special in Manhattan on February 16 alongside his 35-year-old daughter Lorraine (L, with ex Rebecca Broussard)