Anjelica Huston, the acclaimed actress and former longtime partner of Jack Nicholson, recently revealed that she privately battled cancer for a period following her diagnosis in 2019. Contrary to the notion of a two-year struggle, Huston shared in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE on April 9, 2025, that she has been cancer-free for four years, marking a significant milestone in her recovery. Diagnosed after her work on John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, she described the moment as “very serious” but expressed pride in overcoming the disease, crediting her survival to excellent medical care and personal resilience. “I’m at the four-year mark, and that means so much to me,” she said, noting that she kept her battle private for six years before deciding to speak out to inspire others.
Huston, now 73, did not specify the type of cancer she faced but emphasized her gratitude and ongoing vigilance with regular scans. Her relationship with Nicholson, which spanned 17 tumultuous years from 1973 to 1990, has remained amicable despite their dramatic split when he fathered a child with Rebecca Broussard. Nicholson’s support was evident when he reached out to her during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, showcasing their enduring bond. Huston’s revelation adds a deeply personal chapter to her storied life, which includes an Oscar-winning career and a marriage to sculptor Robert Graham until his death in 2008. She continues to work, with her next role in Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero premiering on BritBox on April 16, 2025.