Jack Nicholson 'Enjoys Time' With His Kids As He's Seen For The First Time In Nearly A Year Amid Reclusive Lifestyle

Hollywood veteran Jack Nicholson was spotted for the first time since his "SNL" appearance last year, enjoying a dinner with his family.

Over the years, the actor has stayed clear of the Hollywood spotlight and has only made rare appearances.

Jack Nicholson's latest outing, which was posted on his daughter Lorraine's Instagram page, also featured his other children, Jennifer and son Ray.

Recently, Jack Nicholson's daughter Lorraine shared an image of the actor enjoying dinner with his loved ones.

The photo marked the first time the veteran actor had been sighted since his surprising appearance at the "SNL" 50th Anniversary show nearly a year ago.

In the shot, Nicholson posed closely with Lorraine and his son, Ray, with oil paintings visible in the background. He also appeared to be in very high spirits, as he wore a broad smile across his face.

Although not posing with the trio, Nicholson's other daughter was also seen in the photo, seemingly in conversation with someone.

As for Nicholson's well-being, a source told the Daily Mail that the veteran actor is in good health.

"Jack is doing well; he is happy to be out of the Hollywood spotlight and just enjoys time with his family," the insider told the outlet. "He loves being around his children and is very close to them."

Back in February, Nicholson made a surprise appearance at the "Saturday Night Live" 50th Anniversary special.

Despite his age, the actor looked as stylish as ever in an Armani suit and a cheeky Yankees beret.

He was also given a shout-out by Adam Sandler midway through the show and appeared pleased to have made the appearance.

Earlier that day, Nicholson was seen leaving his hotel to attend the show and stopped briefly to sign autographs.

At the time of the "SNL 50" event, Nicholson was also spotted using a cane and being assisted by his daughter, Lorraine.

Following the appearance, his friend, filmmaker Danny DeVito, quickly reassured worried fans about Nicholson's health.

"I just saw Jack a couple weeks ago — it was his birthday a month ago, and he's great," DeVito told People Magazine at the time.

Other rare appearances of Nicholson include an image posted by Lorraine in January this year and a basketball outing in May 2023.

In the photo, Nicholson could be seen sharing a warm hug with his daughter in what appeared to be the study of their home. As for the basketball outing, it was during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals.

His reclusiveness has since been explained as a desire to avoid his image in the eyes of fans being diminished as he gets older.

"He doesn't like to be seen much in public now," a source once informed the New York Post. "I saw him at the Carlyle, and he was a little wobbly. Part of his appeal in the past was his extravagant character and lifestyle. But that all catches up with you after a while."

"I think Jack and his inner circle prefer that you remember him as he was," they added about the filmmaker.

Nicholson's time away from Hollywood was recently marked by legal troubles involving his grandson.

29-year-old Sean Nicholson was arrested in August on charges of domestic violence involving a woman presumed to be his ex-girlfriend, Elizabeth Lawlor.

He was released the same day on a $50,000 bond and later taken to a residential treatment center to address his anger issues.

Amid the legal issues, Sean's lawyer, Andrew Fuller, revealed that he had the strong backing of his family, most notably from his grandfather, per the U.S. Sun.

"He's a nice young man, he really is, with no record, and he wants to get past this," said the attorney about Sean, who pleaded not guilty to the charges.

He added, "The family fully supports him, absolutely, including Jack, the King."