‘The Cry Baby Killer‘ introduced him as an actor, but ‘Easy Rider‘ made him a star. Along with Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson became a counterculture figure in 1970s Hollywood, ushering in an era of socially rebellious characters. ‘Easy Rider‘ skyrocketed his career, and he became one the best actors of all time.
Jack Nicholson won many accolades, including three prestigious Academy Awards. But more than his professional career, he came under the spotlight because of his off-screen dalliances with the ladies. Nicholson was a notoriously serial womanizer and a wild party boy back in the day. Over the years, he’s had different children with different women. But did you know he has a daughter he remains estranged with?
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Meet Tessa Gourin, Jack Nicholson’s “Illegitimate” Daughter
Tessa Gourin wrote an article for the outlet Newsweek detailing her life as the ‘Easy Rider’ star’s “illegitimate” daughter. While she never hides the identity of his biological father, they don’t have a substantial relationship with each other.
“The truth is, in all of my 28 years of life, we have never had a relationship. Although I flew from New York City to Los Angeles to meet on the odd occasion as a young girl (at the behest of my mother), it was always clear that he wanted no part in my life,” said Guirin in her piece for Newsweek.
Tessa Gourin was born on August 15, 1994, to Jennine Gourin and Jack Nicholson. Although she’s Nicholson’s youngest daughter, he has never publically acknowledged her as his biological daughter. Now an adult, Tess shows no desire to reconnect with her father after not speaking to him for years.
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How Many Children Does Jack Nicholson Have?
Excluding Tess Gourin, Jack Nicholson is a father to five kids he’s had with different women. His first child, Jennifer Nicholson, was born in 1963 during his marriage to Sandra Knight. He then had his second child, Caleb Goddard, with her ‘Five Easy Pieces’ costar Susan Anspach.
Honey Hollman was Nicholson’s third child whom he had with Winnie Hollman. Rebecca Broussard, who was in a five-year relationship with Jack Nicholson, gave him two children, Lorraine and Ray Nicholson. Although not together, Jack and Rebecca remain co-parents.
Jack Nicholson has publicly spoken about being a role model to his children Lorraine and Ray and spending more time with them. However, his relationship with his and Jennine Gourin’s daughter, Tess Gourin, remains estranged.
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