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Jack Nicholson’s Son Ray Nicholson Details Relationship, Sports Bonding
Ray Nicholson reveals his bond with father Jack through sports, despite communication challenges.
In brief
Ray Nicholson reveals his bond with father Jack through sports, despite communication challenges. Ray Nicholson says their relationship is built on shared love of sports, not other topics. Originally reported by E! Online.
Ray Nicholson
Ray Nicholson revealed his relationship with father Jack Nicholson centers on shared love of sports.
“I love sports so much. It’s also the language of love that me and dad share.”
Sports Bonding
Ray and Jack share a unique language through sports, discussing the Lakers until kingdom come.
“We can’t talk about a lot, but we can talk about the f, king Lakers until kingdom come.”
Communication Challenges
Ray admitted he was scared to tell his father he wanted to pursue acting.
“I was really scared to tell dad.”
High School Football
Ray's high school football career influenced his decision to pursue acting after an injury.
“After an injury and staph infection after his final high school football game...”
Film School
Ray attended USC to learn filmmaking, realizing his father isn't the only thing in the film industry.
“I went to USC and learned to love everything about filmmaking.”
Father's Perspective
Jack Nicholson said Ray would stick to his decisions once set, regardless of his father's opinions.
“Ray might not tell you exactly what he’s up to, but once he’s got his mind set on something, he’s gonna stick to it and take care of business, no matter what me or anybody else says.”
Jack's Retirement
Jack Nicholson retired from acting and has kept a low profile in recent years.
“He is up there by his house and walking around in his slippers.”
Family Background
Jack Nicholson has children with ex-wives: Jennifer, Caleb, Honey, and Tessa.
“Jack Nicholson, who in addition to Ray and Lorraine, 36, is dad to kids Jennifer, 62, with ex-wife Sandra Knight, Caleb, 55, with Susan Anspach, Honey, 44, with Winnie Hollman, and Tessa, 32, with Jennine Gourin”
Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas noted Jack Nicholson deserves his retirement after over five decades in Hollywood.
“He deserves it. I understand.”
Ray's Confidence
Ray feels he is on the right path to becoming an actor despite his fears.
“It was this voice-of-god moment that was like, 'You don’t want to do this. You want to be an actor.'”
Ray's Identity
Ray says finding himself through acting is more important than making his father proud.
“Yes, of course, making dad proud is high on my list, but this is really a way of finding who I am.”
Ray's Current Path
Ray is pursuing acting and feels he is on the right path to success.
“For now, the Mosquito Bowl actor certainly felt that he was 'on the right path to that.'”
Jack's Perspective
Jack Nicholson believes Ray will follow the path best for him, regardless of his own opinions.
“Ray might not tell you exactly what he’s up to, but once he’s got his mind set on something, he’s gonna stick to it and take care of business, no matter what me or anybody else says.”
Ray's Film Education
Ray's film school education helped him understand his father's role in the industry.
“My education really taught me that dad isn’t god. He’s not the only thing in this film industry.”
Ray's View on Father
Ray considers his father a beautiful but small part of the film industry.
“He’s a beautiful part of it, but a very small part.”
Ray's Future
Ray feels he is on the right path to becoming an actor and finding himself.
“For now, the Mosquito Bowl actor certainly felt that he was 'on the right path to that.'”
Here's the gist
Ray Nicholson says their relationship is built on shared love of sports, not other topics.
