Anjelica Huston Actress Date of Birth: 08.07.1951 Country: USA

Biography of Angelica Houston

Angélique Houston was born on July 8, 1951, in Santa Monica, California. She is an actress known for her refined and stylish demeanor, capable of being both cool and affectionate. She was the only woman that the charming playboy Jack Nicholson lived with in a common-law marriage for almost 18 years, despite his desperate infidelity to her.

Houston's father, John Houston, was a renowned film director, and her mother, Ricky Soma, was a ballet dancer and model who tragically died in 1969. She received her education in private schools in Ireland and London. After her parents' divorce, she was raised by her father in his estate in Ireland. She worked as a model for Vogue magazine and made her film debut in her father's movie "A Walk With Love and Death" in 1969. She later appeared in several of his films.

Growing up, Angelica watched her father's movies on an old projector. Films such as "The African Queen," "Malaren pa Moulin Rouge," "Treasure of Sierra Madre," and "Maltese Falcon" became her childhood favorites. She was constantly inspired by female actresses, possibly because she herself was a woman. Her first idol was Katherine Hepburn, and she was also a big fan of Gary Cooper.

Angelica's grandfather, Walter, passed away two years before she was born. She got to know him through his work in film. "He left me a fantastic legacy - Walter was an extraordinary person, and I got to know him through his films," said Houston.

Angelica enjoys watching movies about bad people. She says she encounters them in real life frequently and finds it interesting to compare them to negative characters in films. She avoids watching horror movies before bed because they give her nightmares. She can sometimes cry during sentimental scenes in movie theaters.

After her mother's death, Angelica Houston moved to the United States and spent ten years playing minor roles before winning her first Oscar in 1986 for her role in the film "Prizzi's Honor." In 1996, she made her directorial debut with the television adaptation of Dorothy Allison's novel "Bastard Out of Carolina." The actress was friends with Jack Nicholson for a long time.

Their 17-year-long relationship ended in 1990 when Nicholson became a father to a child with another woman. Angelica had a hard time coping with this, but eventually, she married the world-famous sculptor Robert Graham. In 1995, Angelica appeared in Sean Penn's film "The Crossing Guard" as the ex-wife of the protagonist, played by Jack Nicholson.

Houston is not only an incredible actress but has also tried her hand at directing. In 1996, she directed a film adaptation of Dorothy Allison's novella "Cavedweller," and in 1999, she directed, produced, and starred in the film "Agnes Browne." This happened after the originally planned actress, Rosie O'Donnell, had to drop out of the project a few weeks before filming began due to scheduling conflicts. Based on the controversial novel by Brenda O'Carroll, the film tells the story of a brave Irish widow who fought for her seven children's lives.

Angelica Houston has firmly established herself in Hollywood and in the hearts of her fans. It is impossible to imagine anyone else playing Morticia like she did. Houston is known for her ability to captivate any man, even the most fickle ones.

Despite Nicholson's numerous affairs and infidelities, Angelica remained calm and never tried to possess or confront him. She was well aware of all his romances and intrigues. They still occasionally meet for dinner in luxurious restaurants. As Nicholson once said, "Perhaps she is the only one I have ever loved."