Jack Nicholson Seen For First Time In Over A Year, 84-Year-Old Actor Sits Courtside At Lakers Game Amid Friends' Health Concerns
Oct. 20 2021, Published 4:18 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson is not letting anything keep him from cheering on his favorite boys from his favorite spot at his favorite venue.
On Tuesday night, the 84-year-old actor made his grand return to his courtside throne inside downtown L.A.'s Staples Center to watch his NBA team's first game of the new season.
Arriving in a black SUV and wearing a brown Lacoste polo shirt, black slacks, a black jacket and loafers, Nicholson was greeted by a slew of adoring fans.
The three-time Academy Award winner posed for photos and signed posters before making his way into the famed arena.
Once inside, the longtime basketball fan popped a squat in his signature spot.
In several photographs of the actor's big outing, he was seen wearing a black face mask to abide by the venue's COVID-19 policy, which reportedly requires either proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test within the past 72 hours in order to gain entrance.
Additionally, all attendees over the age 2 are required to wear a mask.
The last time Nicholson attended a Lakers game was more than a year ago, when he sat courtside with his son, Ray Nicholson, in January of 2020.
Since then, there's apparently been a noticeable decline in the actor's health.
"Jack and I have been friends for years and he doesn't leave his house anymore," a pal of the Oscar winner told Breaking Celebrity News last month. "I think his son and daughter are looking after him now."