Anjelica Huston and Jack Nicholson shared a tumultuous, on-again, off-again romance spanning several years, with Nicholson's infidelity becoming an unspoken truth within Hollywood's elite circles. Their bond finally unraveled in 1990, following Nicholson's fathering a child outside their relationship, a revelation that sealed their permanent separation. While Huston, renowned for her role in "The Addams Family," has previously touched upon their dynamic, she now delves deeper into the reasons behind her decades-long involvement in this tempestuous union.
In a poignant interview with The Guardian, published on February 21st, Huston opens her heart about her 17-year relationship with Nicholson, elucidating the forces that kept her by his side for so long. "I loved him deeply," she confided. "In the milieu I inhabited, his behavior wasn't seen as disrespectful but rather as an intrinsic part of who he was; it lacked a personal sting." She continued, "Once I grasped this reality, I felt equipped to safeguard myself. It didn't bring me joy, but I was fully aware of my choices."
The actress from "The Royal Tenenbaums" also hinted at her rejection of the victim narrative often attached to her part in their relationship. "I acted with purpose and certainty," she asserted. "If I desired something, I knew how to attain it. I wasn't a fragile flower swaying in the wind."
After parting ways with Nicholson, Huston found love anew, tying the knot with sculptor Robert Graham in 1992 until his passing in 2008. Earlier this year, amidst the inferno that devastated parts of Los Angeles, the Oscar-winner narrowly escaped her home, which stood perilously close to being engulfed by flames. The catastrophe displaced countless residents and caused billions of dollars in damage.
"It's been a harrowing month," Huston recounted. "My house nearly went up in smoke. We were incredibly fortunate to be safe, albeit still without electricity, water, and power." Amidst the chaos, Nicholson reached out to ensure her well-being. "I was in a vehicle with three dogs, two cats, and our housekeeper when he called, inquiring about my safety and accommodation," she shared. "That sums up our relationship – in moments of crisis, he's there for me."
