Jack Nicholson is a dad to six kids: Jennifer Stephanie Kaloi is a contributing writer at PEOPLE She has also written about entertainment news for a number of outlets Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Olivia Bellusci is a Newsweek writer based in New York Her focus is reporting on entertainment news She has in depth knowledge of the pop culture landscape You can get in touch with Olivia by emailing o.bellusci@newsweek.com You can find her on Instagram @OliviaBellusci either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Jack Nicholson spent some time with his daughter On Thursday, January 2, Lorraine, 34, posted an Instagram carousel for her followers showcasing different moments from her holiday season and her famous father appeared in one photo wraps her arms around the 87-year-old legendary actor as they hug The Batman star is wearing a striped button-down shirt and is sporting his typical grey mustache and beard combo in the picture taken in front of a bookcase filled with numerous awards Lorraine also included a selfie smiling with her brother, Ray Nicholson, and some friends in the carousel. The Los Angeles native captioned her post, "the giving season 🎁." Fans took to the comment section to express their excitement about seeing a glimpse of the three-time Academy Award winner's family life. One fan wrote, "Thank you for this post! ❤️ Jack looks so so sooooo good as always 😍😍😍 you all do!" "Happy New Year! ❤️ Thank you for sharing your Dad with us!," someone commented. "Lovely pictures! Tell Dad to get back in front of a movie camera! 👏❤️," another individual commented. Jack shares both Lorraine and Ray, 32, with actress and model Rebecca Broussard, with whom he was in a relationship from 1989 to 1994. The Shining actor is also the father of Jennifer Nicholson, 59, Caleb Goddard, 52, Honey Hollman, 42, and Tessa Gourin, 30, whom he shares with four different women. View this post on InstagramA post shared by LORRAINE NICHOLSON (@lnicholson) In February 2023, Gourin spoke to Newsweek about her estranged relationship with her father Gourin explained that when she met up with the Anger Management actor it was obvious that he didn't seem interested in being a parent to her "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," Gourin recalled Gourin explained she doesn't hold anger towards him "I hold no bitterness toward him for his decision though it's taken a while for me to understand it." Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all Sign In Register A group of Lac La Biche-area residents with ancestral ties to Britain and France recently hosted a delegation from the Brittany region of northwestern France The visitors were promoting the historical ties between Canada and their country.  who lives on the Old Trail Road outside of Lac La Biche was one of a dozen local residents who welcomed the members of the Bretagne Trans America Association (BTA) The mandate of the organization is to promote cultural exchange and understanding between Canada and France.   the five-member delegation travelled from the community of Gourin in the French region of Brittany to explore and research the community of Gourin that once occupied land between the hamlets of Plamondon and Atmore in northeastern Alberta it's history lives on.  The Gourin community was settled in 1914 by Ulliac’s great-grandparents Joseph and Louise Ulliac The couple’s ancestry dates back hundreds of years to an ethnic group called Bretons who moved from southwestern Great Britain to what is now the Brittany region of France during the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain between the third and ninth centuries Descendants of those Bretons eventually emigrated and settled in other countries Ulliac's great-grandparents moved to Canada as the first world war broke out in France moving from conflict like their ancestors had done centuries before and the shared Gourin communities in Canada and France piqued the curiosity of the Bretagne Trans America group  The reached out to local Breton historian Anita St who was eager to host people from the old country Ulliac and several area residents helped to organize the visit.  Ulliac said the groups on both sides of the Atlantic really want to tell the story and share their findings Those findings will be aired in a documentary being created by the Bretagne Trans America group.  and they do documentaries,” Ulliac told Lakeland This Week.  The visiting researchers and the local Breton descendants toured the old Gourin historical site along Highway 55 and Range Road 171 on Sept they celebrated the 110th anniversary of the Ulliac and LaRouzic families who settled there in the early 20th Century.    The two-day celebration featured a flag-raising ceremony in which the Canadian and Alberta flags were hoisted alongside two special Brittany flags There was also a flag created by the Gourin descendants that combines the Brittany and Canadian flags and includes the names of the four families along with the year when made the long journey from their homeland to Canada There was also a luncheon at the Atmore Hall that drew around 60 people.   The visiting Bretons and their Canadian counterparts toured some local sites which was built in 1915 by Ron’s great-grandparents The house also served as the Gourin post office until 1937 began to decline in the late 1960s and early 70s.   The delegates also wanted to recognize and gather research on the local war veterans who helped to liberate Europe – and especially France – during World War II “One of the (French group) was an ex-military guy…he was 87 years old…he was walking with a cane and he wanted to learn more about especially the veterans that might have been involved in liberating France,” Ulliac said.   the group toured the graves of veterans buried in the Plamondon and Atmore cemeteries and made a trip to the McGrane Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Lac La Biche and meeting with branch president Danny Stevens.   Spending two days with the Brittany delegation was a rewarding and interesting experience for the descendants of the Bretons in the Lac La Biche area He said the visitors were welcomed like extended family and shown the hospitality of the region – as both groups learned more about their shared ancestry Visiting France almost five decades ago to learn about his own heritage Ulliac said he remembers the warmth shared by that extended family on the other side of the world.  “I visited France in 1976…they treated us like royalty,” he said we do the same…we try to make sure that they are welcome and learn and enjoy.”  Jeff Jean François is a member of the Bretagne Transamerica delegation who came to Gourin for the special meeting François said the yet-to-be-named documentary film should be ready by the end of the year. François said the group will soon be holding meetings to discuss the start of the production François continued by saying that the members Bretagne Transamerica enjoyed their stay in Alberta visiting scenic places and farms and learning about other cultures in the area The visiting Bretons received a warm reception while in northeastern Alberta They were also pleased that many of the local residents who they met could converse with them in their native tongue Keeping the language alive across the world is a vital part of their people's history “They spoke French…that is important for us,” he told Lakeland This Week More SPOTLIGHT > Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownJack Nicholson's Estranged Daughter Tessa Gourin Opened Up About Her Relationship With Her Famous Dad"From a very young age my mother told me not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad." she explained how since she's Jack's "illegitimate" daughter her acting career doesn't gain any benefits from her father "The most frustrating part of my life is being described as Jack Nicholson's 'alleged' daughter or 'illegitimate' child," she wrote in Newsweek you don’t have a choice where you’re going so if your mom is pushing you on someone who’s technically your father and he agrees to see you for anywhere between one hour and a couple of days In the back is a small art studio where she’s working on a painting based on a paparazzi photograph taken of her as an infant clutched protectively in her mother’s arms A few things rapidly became clear as I speak to Gourin over the course of an hour alarmingly beautiful and restlessly gesticulating in her seat as she fires off references to everyone from painter Otto Dix to playwright John Patrick Shanley to Lindsay Lohan She’s commanding; you can imagine her powerful speaking voice effortlessly reaching the last row of a Broadway theater “I’ve wanted to act my entire life,” Gourin tells The Daily Beast “My mom filmed me my whole childhood and it’s literally me saying ‘Can I get filmed again?’ I was performing for everyone and their parents at sleepovers doing fake American Idol and things like that.” when she got obsessed with the musical Annie Gourin begged her mom to buy her a curly wig Her aunt sewed her a red dress to complete the costume “My mom wouldn’t let me act when I was younger And there’s no way around it: From her sharply arched eyebrows to the massive, manic grin that splits her face in half, Gourin is the spitting image of her father, Academy Award-winning actor Jack Nicholson At one point during our conversation, Gourin burst out laughing and so precisely resembled Nicholson that I felt a visceral jolt of shock. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tessa Gourin (@tessadotgourin) and he hasn’t been present in her life since she was a child my mother told me not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad,” Gourin tells The Daily Beast “I knew he was powerful and Daddy Warbucks-level rich so I kind of equated my life to being like Orphan Annie’s.” “Having grown up without my father, I’ve sat on the sidelines and watched in frustration as other celebrity children have seamlessly secured roles or been signed to huge agencies,” Gourin wrote in the piece I have grown even more frustrated at what I think is a missed opportunity for these so-called ‘nepo babies’ to own their position and embrace it instead of complaining about it.” “It’s weird to me to reduce somebody to the idea that they’re only there because it’s a generational thing People are going to have preconceived ideas about you or how you got there and I can definitely say that nothing is going to get you the part except for being right for the part.” Gourin made it clear that she’s a fan of Lily-Rose because I can also understand the frustration of getting in the door now show us what you can do,’” Gourin tells The Daily Beast It’s a driving force to want to prove yourself This guilty thing over ultimately having a gift is something you should just work out yourself “Look, I was raised by a single mother in a really intense, nuanced situation,” Gourin tells The Daily Beast. “I grew up in private schools, which I am appreciative of, but my home life wasn’t great, so I don’t feel as though I really even got the full benefit of a good education. I was so all over the place with processing my life. I was acting out. But granted, I’m not saying, ‘Poor me, I grew up so poor.’ I was completely fine. My mother indulged me.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tessa Gourin (@tessadotgourin) Gourin relished performing in high school plays she grew fearful of encroaching on her father’s hallowed territory or even being blacklisted over their connection so she stopped acting for a couple of years in her mid-twenties “I was afraid people would think I was tacky or that I was riding off his coattails,” she explains “But this person doesn’t want me in his life so how would you use that to your benefit?” “My mom wanted me to have a relationship with him but he said he wasn’t interested,” Gourin says so if your mom is pushing you on someone who’s technically your father and he agrees to see you for anywhere between one hour and a couple of days (This is how she put it in Newsweek: “Have you ever been on a date and sensed that the other person just wasn’t feeling it That’s pretty much how every interaction I have ever had with Jack Nicholson has gone.”) Gourin is a devoted believer in method acting “The Method is just something that ended up being what works for me the most,” she says “A huge reason why I’m so drawn to acting is because I have a really complicated life I have a large amount of conflicting emotions and acting is a place for me to put those emotions Method acting is all about examining people’s pathologies and why they do what they do and I do think that’s a little similar to my dad Gourin says she’s never had a conversation with her father about their shared passion for acting “I really want this to come across: If I were to discredit anything about his acting because making art and being the world’s greatest dad are not the same thing,” she says “In terms of the types of roles I would love to play: Jessica Lange in Frances, Ellen Burstyn in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Parker Posey in Party Girl, Martha Plimpton in 200 Cigarettes, and Gena Rowlands in literally anything she has ever done,” she says. “I want to work with Darren Aronofsky. I would love to work with Mike White. I would tear The White Lotus.” Despite her mom’s best efforts, the truth about Gourin’s parentage has always been both an open secret and an inescapable element of her creativity. The fact that her dad is Jack Nicholson has prompted rabid curiosity from everyone from nosy camp counselors—“They used to make me say ‘Here’s Johnny,’ and obviously at 8 years old I’d never even seen The Shining,” Gourin says—to the adults who supervised her childhood playdates and shamelessly asked how her father was doing. “People always find out everywhere I go, and I’m actually not sure how, because it’s not what I lead with, ever,” she says. “But if people ask me, I’ll always just get into it because I’m such an open book and have had to comb through it so much that I’m like, ‘Yeah, ask me what you want.’” Her hard-won vulnerability sometimes comes back to bite her. “A few years ago I was casually dating this guy who was also an actor, and I opened up to him about the whole situation, specifically about how difficult it was for me growing up,” Gourin recalls. “His response was to start doing a monologue from The Departed, in the accent and everything.” (Reader, I screamed. Nicholson, of course, plays a psychopathic Irish Mob boss in the Boston-based Best Picture winner I ask Gourin whether she’d ever found out why her father so omnipresent on billboards and Batman T-shirts and TNT reruns had chosen to be largely absent from her life “I don’t think anyone’s ever given me a concrete answer,” she says straight brown hair tucked behind her ears but I’m not gonna let that destroy me,” she continues her voice slipping into a ringing register I hadn’t heard before what their ultimate hardships and conflicts are within their lives—that’s what drives them Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tessa Gourin (@tessadotgourin) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tessa Gourin (@tessadotgourin) Madeline Roth is the entertainment editor for The Daily Beast She was previously an editor at MTV News and TheWrap Jack Nicholson’s 'secret' daughter slammed her father on social media for not being present in her life 27-year-old Tessa Gourin is one of several children Nicholson reportedly refuses to acknowledge — but she rejects the idea that this lack of fatherly bond is a reflection on herself “PSA: There is no such thing as an ‘illegitimate’ child, only an illegitimate parent,” Gourin said in an Instagram story. A post shared by Tessa Gourin (@tessadotgourin) RELATED: Woman Claims To Be Mark Wahlberg's Secret Daughter After Alleged Non-Disclosure Agreement Expires Gourin’s comments came in response to an article that identifies her as Nicholson's daughter while discussing a film she stars in Gourin compared the language in a 16th-century play she was studying to the words used to deride her expressing her disbelief about how such hurtful language could persist throughout the centuries “But NOW it’s 2022 - aka the year of being offended by literally everything under the sun apparently!” Gourin said “That’s why it is ASTOUNDING to me that anyone would use the term ‘illegitimate’ to describe someone in this day and age I just pinched myself and it turns out… I LEGITIMATELY exist.” Her comments gave a rare insight into her feelings about Nicholson, who she has never publicly mentioned, and resonate with many who have been abandoned by the men who fathered them. Gourin is an aspiring actor, perhaps best known for her starring role in the 2018 film "Stranger’s Arms." According to IMDb, she has roles in two other films 2021’s "Stage Play" and 2022’s "The Crusaders."  In response to the growing conversation around "nepo babies" in Hollywood, Gourin penned an article for Newsweek criticizing those denouncing the label that she wrote she "would be thrilled to have applied" to her RELATED: Owen Wilson Has 3 Kids — The Sad Reason He Only Sees His Sons And Refuses To Meet His 5-Year-Old Daughter "I don't hide the fact that Jack Nicholson is my biological father," she wrote noting that she also doesn't go around advertising it he's a celebrity with whom I just happen to share DNA." Despite learning about her alleged father through interviews and acceptance speeches alone Gourin noted the many things the two have in common but an artist-to-artist connection that we could have shared had the circumstances been different," she wrote Gourin also makes it a point to mention that despite never getting to know her Gourin’s mother is New York real estate agent Jennine Gourin Nicholson allegedly had a fling with Jennine in 1994 but left when he found out that Jennine I cannot wait for my baby to be born,” Jennine said at the time a three-time Oscar winner whose most famous films include "The Shining" and 1989’s "Batman" has six children with five separate women and has only been married once He has never publicly stated that Tessa is his daughter “Tessa looks uncannily like Jack Nicholson today, and there is plenty of documented proof that he is her father,” said Dennis McDougal, who wrote a biography about Nicholson in 2008 A post shared by Tessa Gourin (@tessadotgourin) McDougal said he doesn’t believe that Nicholson will ever acknowledge Tessa as his own adding that “he is just not cut that way.”  "Jack Nicholson has affected every part of my life imaginable," Gourin wrote in her Newsweek essay "One of the most influential actors happens to be my biological father and for whatever reason he isn't interested in having a relationship." RELATED: Why Tom Cruise 'Chooses Not To See' His Daughter 11 Years After Their Last Sighting Together Jonathan Alfano is a writer who focuses on news and entertainment topics. Follow him on Twitter to keep up with his content © 2025 by Tango Publishing Corporation All Rights Reserved "nepo baby" is the worst thing you could ever call the successful child of a celebrity as Jack Nicholson's "illegitimate" daughter it's a label that I would be thrilled to have applied to me I've sat on the sidelines and watched in frustration as other celebrity children have seamlessly secured roles or been signed to huge agencies I have grown even more frustrated at what I think is a missed opportunity for these so-called "nepo babies" to own their position and embrace it instead of complaining about it I know how difficult it is to get facetime with a casting director or to be considered for a role to even know about the audition in the first place is a huge privilege in itself Having compelling scripts sent your way is a gift that should never be downplayed It is no secret that Hollywood was built on connections you have to roll up your sleeves and get to work which should be an exciting prospect if you truly love acting as an art form You can't continually book the work without the talent She comes from an acting dynasty and she's also incredible in her own right And would we really dismiss Jane Fonda as a "nepo baby," given that she is a talented woman who has achieved longevity through countless incredible performances the last thing I was concerned with was how she got in the room "How cool would it be to explore a role like that!" It's probably difficult for some to fathom exactly how I could have a legendary actor for a father but not count myself among the enviably connected 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 Have you ever been on a date and sensed that the other person just wasn't feeling it That's pretty much how every interaction I have ever had with Jack Nicholson has gone I hold no bitterness toward him for his decision though it's taken a while for me to understand it I don't hide the fact that Jack Nicholson is my biological father it is also not something I've ever led with in a conversation So many people have been forced to live with the pain of a parent's absence But it makes it that much harder when that absent parent is actively in the lives of their other children Jack has always been a source of fascination for me when I've had the urge to know more about him I've watched his old interviews or acceptance speeches on YouTube It's through this that I've discovered we have the same sense of humor for the sole purpose of gaining an insight into the years she spent with him I think he's one of the greatest actors of all time (groundbreaking opinion He is also said to be a student of method acting but an artist-to-artist connection that we could have shared had the circumstances been different he's a celebrity with whom I just happen to share DNA It should be noted that Jack was never a "deadbeat dad." I grew up on the Upper East Side and went to (and was thrown out of) many prestigious private schools an all-girls Catholic school wasn't the most fitting place for me Juicy Couture sweatsuit-wearing mom picked me up from school meant that I never forgot that I was the result of a womanizing actor's fling with someone who was then a young waitress The most frustrating part of my life is being described as Jack Nicholson's "alleged" daughter or "illegitimate" child I feel like I'm living in the 1500s when that term is used to describe me While Jack has never publicly acknowledged that he is my biological father you know that I'm not exactly someone who fades into the background...trust me I've tried I've grown up feeling like I have to apologize for existing and it's exhausting I would dress up as Orphan Annie and refused to take that curly red wig off I'm sure genetics were instrumental in my instinctual desire to act Another part of it could well be because of how present the idea of Jack was in my life These complicated feelings that characterize my childhood have served as an advantage as an actor I study The Method with an acting teacher named Tony Greco who trained the renowned Philip Seymour Hoffman which I attend in the basement of a theater on the Lower East Side have taught me to live out my complex life experiences and relationships on the stage Betty from Paddy Chayefsky's play Middle of The Night was a vehicle I used to process my relationship I appreciate that my upbringing was unique Jack Nicholson has affected every part of my life imaginable One of the most influential actors happens to be my biological father and for whatever reason he isn't interested in having a relationship This has always left me conflicted about pursuing something I truly love I have experienced guilt about wanting to be an actor I have felt like I didn't have the right to pursue the thing I love because acting is "his" thing When his children that he acknowledges pursue acting that's fine; but if I want to pursue acting My acting teacher has always said that he wants his students to be such great actors that even people who hate their guts can't argue with how good they are I want to show people that I am so dedicated to my craft as an actor that the scandal regarding the rest of my life is a separate issue I hope that those privileged enough to be called "nepo babies" are taking the same approach but just embrace it and be thankful it opened a door for you Then put in the work to prove that you deserve it Tessa Gourin is a New York City-based multifaceted artist whose primary focus is acting. She is also a ceramicist, whose pieces are sold at the store where she works on the Lower East Side. Her Instagram is @tessadotgourin All views expressed in this article are the author's own Newsweek has reached out to a representative of Jack Nicholson for comment As told to Newsweek senior culture reporter "From a very young age, my mother told me not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad," Tessa Gourin said of father Jack Nicholson in a new interview Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1321116 This article is part of the Research TopicRecent highlights in the development of therapeutic antiviral strategiesView all 12 articles Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is one of the main causes of serious complications in immunocompromised patients and after congenital infection There are currently drugs available to treat HCMV infection whose use is complicated by toxicity and the emergence of resistance Maribavir and letermovir are the latest antivirals to have been developed with other targets The approval of letermovir represents an important innovation for CMV prevention in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients whereas maribavir allowed improving the management of refractory or resistant infections in transplant recipients in case of multidrug resistance or for the prevention and treatment of congenital CMV infection finding new antivirals or molecules able to inhibit CMV replication with the lowest toxicity remains a critical need This review presents a range of molecules known to be effective against HCMV Molecules with a direct action against HCMV include brincidofovir cyclopropavir and anti-terminase benzimidazole analogs and anti-cyclooxygenase-2 are derived from natural molecules and are generally used for different indications Although they have demonstrated indirect anti-CMV activity few clinical studies were performed with these compounds Immunomodulating molecules such as leflunomide and everolimus have also demonstrated indirect antiviral activity against HCMV and could be an interesting complement to antiviral therapy The efficacy of anti-CMV immunoglobulins are discussed in CMV congenital infection and in association with direct antiviral therapy in heart transplanted patients All these molecules have shown anti-HCMV potential as monotherapy or in combination with others These new approaches could be interesting to validate in clinical trials The burden of long-term therapies for immunocompromised patients, and the emergence of new resistance mechanisms (Chou, 2020) the unmet need for low toxic treatments to prevent or cure cCMV make it essential to find new antiviral targets and to develop new therapies in order to treat CMV infections more efficiently while reducing side effects Both LMV and MBV have a high oral bioavailability and a low toxicity profile resistance mutations have already been described with these new antivirals making it crucial to continue to develop new therapies This is why it is necessary to find new molecules with an anti-CMV spectrum. In this context, this review summarizes the panel of molecules with antiviral activity, including direct inhibitors (brincidofovir, cyclopropavir, anti-terminase benzimidazole analogs), molecules acting through cellular pathways inhibition (artemisinin derivatives, flavonoids, leflunomide, everolimus, or anti Cox) and immunoglobulins (Figures 1, 2 and Table 1) Structures of chemical molecules with their corresponding order in the review All molecules are classified as approved antivirals molecules with direct antiviral activity or molecules with indirect antiviral activity Letermovir (LMV; AIC246; Prevymis™; Figure 2), an antiviral of the quinazoline class, was developed by Aicuris and further marketed by Merck. LMV acts at the late stage of the viral cycle by direct inhibition of the human CMV terminase complex (Goldner et al., 2011) This viral terminase complex has no functional equivalent in the mammalian cells and the drug is therefore highly specific It appears to be very specific of CMV, and has a high activity against resistant strains to DNA polymerase inhibitors (Lischka et al., 2010). In 2017, LMV has been approved by the FDA for CMV prophylaxis in stem cell transplant patients seropositive for CMV (Marty et al., 2017) Resistance mutations to letermovir in UL56 LMV resistance mutations according to EC50 values Mutations are referenced on genes under the map of conserved and variable regions the European Commission approved MBV in the same indications In vitro, MBV has selective activity against CMV. Its activity has been demonstrated against Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), however it is not active against herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster virus (VZV) or human herpesviruses 6 and 8 (HHV-6 and HHV-8) (Prichard, 2009) MBV was more effective in treating thymus/liver infection as it was shown to be poorly absorbed by ocular tissues Resistance mutations to maribavir in UL97 and UL27 genes Mutations responsible for cross-resistance with GCV are represented in blue the United-States FDA approves BCV for treatment of smallpox is cleaved and phosphorylated by cellular anabolic kinases to cidofovir diphosphate CDV-PP binds competitively to the dGTP binding site of UL54 DNA polymerase The result is inhibition of DNA synthesis and arrest of viral replication BCV is not available to date for the treatment of CMV infection In vitro experiments under BCV pressure selected the N408K and V812L mutations in CMV DNA polymerase, which were already known to confer resistance to CDV. In addition, new substitutions in the exonuclease domain were identified: D413Y, E303D and E303G, which confer resistance to GCV and CDV, with 6- to 11-fold resistance to BCV, or 17-fold when E303G is combined with V812L. This confirmed the expected pattern of cross-resistance (Chou et al., 2016) These mutations were known to confer resistance to CDV suggesting that the emergence of resistance could occur after BCV treatment CPV enters the HCMV-infected cell and is phosphorylated by a viral kinase to CPV monophosphate Two successive phosphorylations by GMPK are required to obtain CPV triphosphate CPV-triP binds competitively to the dGTP binding site of DNA polymerase UL54 and inhibits DNA synthesis It also inhibits the ability of the viral UL97 kinase to prevent aggresome formation Both mechanisms lead to inhibition of viral replication A study on immunocompromised SCID mice (BALB/c) infected with MCMV, orally administered CPV showed a good effectiveness compared with GCV. Mortality rates were significantly reduced with CPV. Indeed, reducing of viral replication was much more effective in CMV target organs like liver, spleen and lung (Kern et al., 2004c) Pharmacokinetics, toxicokinetics and absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) datas of CPV showed good results in animals. CPV has a high oral biodisponibility. It also shown that plasma concentration were higher after the first dose of CPV than after the fourteenth daily dose. CPV did not induce or inhibit cytochrome P450 and was minimily metabolized by liver microsomes (Brooks and Bowlin, 2013) The safety study showed that CPV did not present adverse effects on central nervous system, respiratory and cardiovasular systems. Besides, toxicology studies demonstrated that CPV did not cause haemolysis ex vivo (Brooks and Bowlin, 2013) So far, no phase II or III clinical trials are in progress (source: ClinicaTrials.gov) The same potential against adenoviruses has been observed with BCV. It has been demonstrated in several clinical trials, notably in the treatment of severe adenovirus infection and disease in 2022 (NTC02596997) (Alvarez-Cardona et al., 2020; Chimerix, 2022) ranging from insignificant mutations to resistance mutation confering cross-resistance to GCV Resistance mutations to cyclopropavir in UL97 and UL54 genes CPV resistance mutations according to EC50 values cross-resistance mutations are represented in orange and mutations next to the ATP-binding P-loop are in pink In addition, D456N, C480R and Δ617 confer resistance to GCV, MBV and all the MCPNs including CPV (Komazin-Meredith et al., 2014) The combination H520Q-M488V (UL97-UL54) induced the highest level of resistance to CPV. Resistance mutations are close to finger and palm domains of the polymerase catalytic core (Chou et al., 2012b). Two other mutations in pUL54 were shown to confer a lower resistance to CPV: E756D and E756K. Both are involved in FOS resistance (Lurain and Chou, 2010) This is in accordance with the fact that BDCRB alters recognition and cleavage of DNA by the terminase complex Mechanism of action of benzimidazol analogs TCRB and tomeglovir enter the HCMV-infected cell and travel to the nucleus They inhibit the encapsidation complex composed of pUL56 This mechanism leads to inhibition of DNA cleavage and concatemer recognition Encapsidation is interrupted and viral replication halted Tomeglovir mode of action (Figure 7) is the same as that of BDCRB and TCRB described above. This molecule targets HCMV-specific proteins required for cleavage and packaging of viral DNA, transforming high molecular weight viral DNA concatemers into monomeric genomes length (Reefschlaeger et al., 2001) Interestingly, HCMV strain AD169 was more sensitive to benzimidazole than the strain Towne (Krosky et al., 2000). Although TCRB and BDCRB showed excellent activity in vitro, their glycosidic bonds are hydrolyzed in vivo to less active metabolites that reduce their activity (Good et al., 1994) In addition, BDCRB showed synergy in combination with MBV, synergy at low concentrations and antagonism at higher concentrations with tomeglovir (Evers et al., 2002). Furthermore, tomeglovir had an antagonistic effect when combined with GCV (Evers et al., 2002) Currently, no published clinical trial was performed to assess BDCRB, TCRB and tomeglovir in human (source: ClinicaTrials.gov) BDCRB and TCRB do not show any cross-resistance with GCV because of their different mechanisms of action and their different gene targets. Surprisingly, a cross-resistance with MBV is responsible for an increase of 2-3-fold EC50 even if these molecules do not have the same mechanism of action. Indeed, BDCRB and TCRB are DNA processing inhibitors and MBV is a DNA synthesis inhibitor (Evers et al., 2002) In addition, a mutation was described in pUL104, the portal protein of HCMV, which is colocalized with pUL56, in resistant strains to benzimidazole nucleosides. However, this L21F pUL104 mutation alone did not prove sufficient to ensure resistance of HCMV to BDCRB (Komazin et al., 2004; Table 2) Several molecules targeting cellular metabolism have antiviral activity by interfering with cellular components participating in the viral replication cycle and share the absence of identified viral resistance All these artesunate derivatives have shown good efficacy Artemisin and its derivatives are primarily metabolized in dihydroartemisin (DHA) by cytochrome P-450 monooxygenase enzyme (CYP) 2B6 in human liver microsomes This step is followed by the conversion into inactive metabolites via other enzyme systems DHA has a half-life of about 45 min and is also an anti-malarial drug Mechanism of action of artemisinin derivatives Artemisinin derivatives enter HCMV-infected cells and are metabolized to dihydroartemisin (DHA) by the cytochrome P-450 monooxygenase 2B6 (CYP 2B6) enzyme which is then converted to inactive metabolites ART moves to the cell nucleus where it inhibits the production of RelA and p65 involved in the NFκ-B pathway ART was shown to be efficient against all types of herpesviruses, more than artemisinin. ART inhibits HCMV in vitro and in vivo (Efferth et al., 2002; Kaptein et al., 2006), both HHV-6 variants (Milbradt et al., 2009; Hakacova et al., 2013), Epstein–Barr virus (Auerochs et al., 2011) and Herpes simplex virus 1 (Efferth et al., 2008) while combining it with FOS or LMV produced only moderate synergy Artemisin was also tested against HCMV in different ratios in combination with the anti-HCMV drugs BDCRB, LMV, GCV, CDV, BCV and MBV. This study revealed synergistic antiviral activity with no microscopically apparent cell toxicity or reduction in cell viability (Oiknine-Djian et al., 2019) ART was used in a case series of 6 SCT recipients as a preventive treatment for CMV infection to calculate its antiviral efficacy by studying viral kinetics. Two patients showed a decrease in viral load (0.8 to 2.1 log after 7 days). Antiviral efficacy was described as heterogeneous, ranging from 43 to 90%, and depended on the basic growth dynamics of the virus (Wolf et al., 2011) no resistance to artemisinin derivatives has been reported in CMV quercetin and baicalein will be explored for their potential antiviral activity Quercetin or (3,3′,4′,5,7-pentahydroxy-2-phenylchromen-4-one; Figure 2) is the main representative of the flavonoid subclass, flavonols. The fruits and vegetables with the highest concentration of quercetin are apples, cherries, onions, asparagus and red leaf lettuce (Nishimuro et al., 2015) It is also found in herbs such as licorice In food, quercetin is present as quercetin glycosides that are hydrolyzed and released as aglycone. Then, aglycone is absorbed and metabolized into glucuronidated, methylated and sulfated derives (Kawabata et al., 2015). However, the stability of quercetin and its derivatives in the organism can be influenced by pH, temperature, metal ions and other compound as glutathione (GSH) (Boots et al., 2005; Moon et al., 2008) This could affect the efficacy of the molecule Mechanism of action of quercetin and baicalein in HCMV infected cells Quercetin enters the HCMV-infected cell and travels to the nucleus where it inhibits early viral protein and TNF-α production It also inhibits contact between interleukin 6 (IL-6) and STAT3 resulting in reduced ROS levels and p62 accumulation Both mechanisms are responsible for modulating NF-κB the molecule penetrates the cell and inhibits phosphorylation of IκB-α and IKK-β Each molecular mechanism leads to a reduction in the NF-κB pathway and Many studies showed the antiviral activity of quercetin. Indeed, quercetin inhibits HBsAg and HBeAg secretion in Hepatitis B virus infected cells (Wu et al., 2007). It is also an active agent against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, protease and α-glucosidase with an EC50 value of 60 μM (Yu et al., 2007) no resistance mutation to quercetin was documented Pretreatment with baicalein failed in suppressing viral replication in cells while post-treatment was effective. These results suggest that baicalein may be effective at the post-entry stage of viral infection (Luo et al., 2020). Previous studies indicated that baicalein had an inhibitory effect on NF-κB activation induced by pathological factors (Li et al., 2016) No resistance mutation to baicalein was reported in CMV Celecoxib, a COX-2 inhibitor, was evaluated against HCMV in in vitro and in vivo (mouse) models of medulloblastoma. Its efficacy was compared with that of VGC. Both drugs inhibited HCMV replication in vitro, inhibited PGE2 production and reduced growth of medulloblastoma tumor cell in vitro and in vivo (Baryawno et al., 2011) In addition, a synthesized anti-COX-2 was combined with other anti-CMV drugs such as GCV, MBV, baicalein, quercetin and ART. This resulted in a synergistic effect with MBV or baicalein. An additive effect was demonstrated with GCV or ART, and an antagonistic effect was observed with quercetin (Andouard et al., 2021) No clinical study was done for anti-COX-2 molecules against HCMV (source: ClinicaTrials.gov) no resistance mutations in HCMV genome were defined Leflunomide (LEF) (HWA 486; A77 1726, Arava®) or N-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-5-methylisoxazol-4-carboxamide (Figure 2) is an antirheumatic agent used to treat rheumatoid arthritis It was also demonstrated as effective in HCMV infection in HCT and renal transplant Antiviral effect of leflunomide in HCMV infected cell LEF enters the HCMV-infected cell and is converted to teriflunomide (A77 1726) It also penetrates the nucleus to inhibit pyrimidine synthesis These two mechanisms are involved in inhibiting tegument assembly HCMV isolates in human fibroblats and endothelial cells, including multidrug-resistant viruses (EC50 40–60 μM), are inhibited by LEF (Waldman et al., 1999b). LEF also inhibits HSV-1 with same mechanism of action than with HCMV (Knight et al., 2001) In one study, John and colleagues analyzed 17 patients who underwent kidney transplantation and were infected with CMV. Patients were treated with monitored doses of leflunomide. Among these 17 patients, 88% responded clinically to leflunomide therapy with viral clearance in the blood and healing of the organs involved. The cost of treatment was cheaper than that of ganciclovir: 64 $ for 6 months against 721 $ for 2 weeks, respectively, (John et al., 2005) In other hand, there is few numbers of studies with LEF in allogeneic HCT. One reported that LEF had efficacy in HCMV clearance in 38% of cases. Nevertheless, treatment significantly succeeded (53%; p = 0.022) only when LEF was used in patients with HCMV viral load <2.103copies/mL. Furthermore, it was demonstrated as ineffective in patients with terminal organ disease. Thus, LEF could be used in prophylaxis in stem cell transplants (Gokarn et al., 2019) there is no reported resistance mutation to leflunomide in HCMV Everolimus (SDZ RAD; Certican®, ZORTRESS®; EVR) or 40-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)-rapamycin (Figure 2) is an oral mammalian target of a sirolimus-derived rapamycin inhibitor. It is used in immunosuppressive therapy after SOT. FDA approved it for the prevention of rejection in kidney transplant recipients at low to moderate risk (Gabardi and Baroletti, 2010) Indirect antiviral action of everolimus in HCMV infected T-cell EVR binds to the interleukin-2 receptor (IL-2R) on HCMV-infected T cells The molecule enters the cell and binds to the immunophilin FKBP12 which is unable to phosphorylate the p70S6 kinase which is involved in DNA and protein synthesis HCMV replication is inhibited by cell cycle arrest no preclinical test of the in vitro anti-HCMV efficacy of EVR was done because it is not the primary function of this molecule there is no resistance mutation to EVR that was reported in CMV Two types of immunoglobulins are available in therapy: intravenous administered immunoglobulins (IVIG) and hyperimmune immunoglobulins (CMV-HIG). We will focus on HCMV-specific immunoglobulins which are able to neutralize viral infectivity (Aiba et al., 2017). Immunoglobulins may be used in preventing congenital infections or in association with other antivirals to cure HCMV infection in transplantation (El-Qushayri et al., 2021) there is two options of HCMV-HIG which are authorized in United States and Europe: Cytogam® (CMVIG CG; CSL Behring Switzerland) and Cytotect CP® (Biotest AG) Cytogam® is an HCMV-HIG derived from human plasma with high titers of anti-HCMV antibodies [112,5 PEIU/mL (Paul Ehrlich Institute Units)] (Germer et al., 2016) It contains a standardized amount of Ig (5 ± 0.1%) it is approved for the prophylaxis of HCMV disease in heart Cytotect CP® contains 5% Ig (50 mg/mL), 96% of which is IgG (110.1 PEIU/mL) (Germer et al., 2016) and its anti-HCMV antibody level is 100 U/mL It is approved in Europe for the prophylaxis of HCMV infection in patients treated with immunosuppressants and in solid organ transplant patients this solution is available as part of a patient-nominated program for the prevention or treatment of HCMV infection Cytotect CP® and Cytogam® preparations have high avidity indexes (90.5 and 91.0% respectively) and both have been tested in immunoblot assays against antigenic HCMV glycoproteins with similar results (Germer et al., 2016) HCMV-HIG involve the neutralization of viral particles in extracellular environment, opsonization for phagocytosis (ADP), activation of the cellular immune system (ADCC) and immune adaptation with complement activation (Carbone, 2016; Figure 13) Efficacy of HCMV-HIG was proved in vitro with a higher HCMV neutralizing activity than IVIG (Miescher et al., 2015; Germer et al., 2016; Schampera et al., 2017) A new administration protocol with higher concentrations at the first stage of pregnancy will begin as a third Phase III trial (NCT 05170269) Concerning adverse events, in the phase II study, Cytotect® CP was associated with a tendancy to a low birth weight for treated newborns (Revello et al., 2014). Nevertheless, these results were disclaimed by a newer investigation of Chiaie et al. that was conducted in 50 women with a dose of 200 unit/kg taken twice during pregnancy. No side effects caused by HCMV-HIG were reported in this study (Chiaie et al., 2018) In comparison with the historical cohort of Feldman, Seidel et al. conducted an observational survey using the same doses as Kagan et al. and found a significant reduction in the rate of mother-to-fetus transmission, regardless of the term of pregnancy (23.9% versus 39.9% for the Feldman control group; p = 0.026; Feldman et al., 2011; Seidel et al., 2020) Some observational studies suggest that HCMV-HIG may have a protecting effect on the fetus after maternal primary infection (Buxmann et al., 2012). Cytotect® CP was evaluated on 592 cases of maternal primary infection before the 19th week of amenorrhea. After an administration of 200 unit/kg, HCMV-linked symptoms in the newborn decreased (Visentin et al., 2012) there is no reported case of resistant CMV to HIG and CDV) are essential molecules for decreasing the morbidity and mortality rate associated with CMV infection in transplant recipients (SOT or HSCT) they are often responsible for toxicity (hematologic or renal) and emergence of resistance that may limit their use they are always the most used in clinical practice The approval of letermovir represents an important innovation for CMV prevention in HSCT A decisive step forward in the management of refractory and/or resistant infections has been achieved with the validation of maribavir in transplant recipients or in non-transplanted patient or also in the prevention and treatment of cCMV infection we have listed the main compounds with potential activity against CMV They belong to different families of molecules others known for their antimicrobial or immunosuppressive activities but with anti-CMV efficacy and still others with a completely different mode of action Indirect antivirals are also an interesting area to explore because of their cellular targets which do not select for resistance to direct antivirals Artemisin derivatives have shown their efficacy to control HCMV replication in some transplant patients but with varying degrees of effectiveness A degree of uncertainty therefore remains when these treatments are used as monotherapy but artesunate is still an alternative alone or in association in multidrug resistant infections Other indirect antivirals like flavonoids or anti-cox derivatives have demonstrated good efficacy in vitro but few or no study were performed until now with these molecules Expanding these families of chemical compounds could be a complementary approach mTOR inhibitors and immunoglobulins could be used in combination with other antiviral drugs as their use as monotherapy is not sufficiently effective to be recommended for the 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Read our Privacy notice Jack Nicholson’s estranged daughter Tessa Gourin has opened up about what it was like growing up without her father The 28-year-old actor is the daughter of Nicholson and Janine Gourin Janine was a young waitress when she became pregnant with Nicholson’s baby in 1994 has never publicly acknowledged Tessa as his daughter After years of being called an “illegitimate” child, Tessa told The Daily Beast: “From a very young age my mother told me not to tell anyone that I had this famous father Tessa shared that her mother wanted her to have a relationship with her father In an essay about Nepo-babies for Newsweek earlier this year, Tessa wrote about how she wished people could call her a nepo baby. “Having grown up without my father, I’ve sat on the sidelines and watched in frustration as other celebrity children have seamlessly secured roles or been signed to huge agencies,” Gourin wrote in the piece. “More recently, I have grown even more frustrated at what I think is a missed opportunity for these so-called ‘nepo babies’ to own their position and embrace it instead of complaining about it.” Nicholson’s first child, Jennifer Nicholson, 59, was born in 1963 during his marriage to Sandra Knight. Seven years later, he fathered son Caleb Goddard, 52, with Five Easy Pieces co-star Susan Anspach. In 1981, Nicholson welcomed his third child, Honey Hollman, 41, with model Winnie Hollman, although Honey was raised by her mother in Denmark. He shares his other children, daughter Lorraine, 32, and son Ray, 30, with actor Rebecca Broussard. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies In Gourin, in the Morbihan département, a miniature replica of the Statue of Liberty stands in the center of the Place de la Victoire Located some 3,390 miles from the original statue in New York it commemorates nearly 100 years of exchanges between the villages of central Brittany and the United States Everyone in this town of 4,000 has an uncle “My grandparents left Gourin in the early 1920s They met each other and got married in the United States,” says Josette Jouas a Breton woman who grew up in 1950s America before moving to Brest in Brittany to teach English “My family’s history is linked to this immigration that has spanned several generations And I’m not an unusual example – my ancestors just followed the trend at the time.” “There’s a Breton on every wave in the sea,” so says a regional expression The Armorican Massif has long been home to a seafaring people and Saint-Malo native Jacques Cartier – who explored and mapped out the Gulf of St Lawrence in the 16th century – is not the only one to have left his mark on U.S Vannes-born missionary Joseph-Pierre de Bonnécamps discovered Ohio and Jean-Jacques Audubon was the first ornithologist in the New World Among members of the nobility and the military Armand Tuffin de La Rouërie was a hero of the War of Independence while Régis de Keredern de Trobriand earned his stripes fighting alongside the abolitionists during the American Civil War He went on to become the second Frenchman – after Lafayette – to hold the title of major general of the United States Army Another story of one man’s adventure set off a mass exodus in the Montagnes Noires region between Finistère a penniless tailor named Nicolas Le Grand left Roudouallec to try and make it in the New World The illiterate Frenchman wasn’t heard from for four years and people of his villages assumed he had met a grisly end “devoured by the Redskins.” But he returned with enough money to buy a farm and left again a few months later accompanied by 12 other men many other Bretons traveled to the United Stated to “make money” at a time when their homes were in short supply The arable land in the central region was struggling to deal with overpopulation families with more than ten children were crammed into small farms Many farmers at their wit’s end decided to make the journey on foot to Morlaix and Le Havre “Bring nothing more than clothing and family linens […] Do not encumber yourselves with objects that you will find easily here as many Bretons have later said they regret not bringing it,” said the parish priest in Saint-Brieuc to future travelers in 1905 he also recommended taking “a few pounds of butter and a change of clothing.” the Bretons preferred the rural areas to the cities and went on to Massachusetts and New Jersey to join their fellow countrymen The new arrivals went into the “private sector,” employed on enormous estates owned by rich industrialists in Lenox Dale The women found jobs as servants and nannies while the men were often hired at coach drivers and roamed from farm to farm looking for work in exchange for a good meal and Corbel would rub his belly to make the locals understand what he wanted A Michelin tire factory opened in Milltown and hired a large number of Bretons who were the only employees to be taught the secrets of how to make the French tires Americans would gaze in astonishment at the French immigrants as they brewed cider and raised rabbits in their spare time and there were so many weddings that one of the factory’s forewomen quit her job to become a full-time dressmaker The subsequent births continued to expand this unique new community At the time there were some 3,000 Gourin natives in the New York area you may as well be poor at home,” said Marie-Anne Boropert who went back to Gourin in 1934 with her husband and their eight-year-old daughter World War II dealt another blow to immigration numbers and the Bretons of America were called up to fight in Europe alongside the G.I.s of the U.S it was the first time they had been back to France in years The Franco-Breton exchanges started up again with renewed vigor in the 1950s With the slate mines in Brittany unable to provide enough work 70,000 people left for the United States and Canada Everyone had an uncle in America waiting to welcome them Marie-Anne Boropert’s daughter set sail for the U.S.A carrying her daughter Josette (Jouas) in her arms The boat trip had been shortened to five days and the first planes were starting to appear along with nine of her ten brothers and sisters “I started with a lot of part-time jobs and babysitting before working at the factories of the Coty perfumery which was hiring a lot of French women.” She went on to open a hair salon in Manhattan where she employed four of her sisters and American customers were quickly won over by these Frenchies “I don’t think anyone ever pronounced my name correctly the whole time I was there,” says Christiane Jamet with a smile And she only went back to France 40 years later thousands of Breton expats meet to dance and celebrate their cultural heritage with fellow members of the Celtic circle The eatery is the only one still around today Other establishments such as the Paris-Brest the Coq-au-Vin and the Sans-Culottes have all disappeared over the years There were always strong ties to back home Stade Breton reserved whole planes flying to Orly airport in the Paris region to enable Bretons in America to spend a few weeks “on native soil” each year and you would see their red license plates with ‘TT’ for Trafic temporaire in the village,” says Josette Jouas Three travel agencies even opened around Gourin Breton local Jean Fichen opened an Air France agency in his hardware store in Roudouallec in 1967 offering assistance to those looking to emigrate to America This was a “happy time” when couples would wait expectantly for summer to get married in the presence of their families The number of Americans visiting Gourin began to dwindle over the years “People started traveling within the United States and stopped systematically spending their summer holidays in Brittany,” says Christiane Jamet The various associations around New York struggled to cope with decreasing membership and many brasseries run by Bretons closed down during the city’s restaurant crisis in the 1980s France was enjoying a period of rapid economic expansion The introduction of immigration quotas by President Kennedy finally closed America’s doors for good “Until the 1970s, the network of associations was vital if you wanted to make it. Today, expats face a far different context. Newcomers arrive with a visa in hand, a job, and a good grasp of English,” says American-born Breton, Charles Kergaravat, president of the Breizh Amerika association the old guard who made good lives for themselves have left to live in houses in the suburbs They’re not tapped into the networks anymore.” This first generation grew up as Americans and their children and grandchildren don’t speak French or Breton “It is very difficult to pass down the Celtic language and culture from one generation to the next,” says Philippe Argouac’h who founded the Bretons of California association in San Francisco during the 1990s which makes it hard to preserve their own culture.” Josette Jouas remembers always replying to her parents in English in an effort to be “just like her classmates,” and “not be an immigrant.” Against the backdrop of these changes, the sense of community has continued but in a more informal manner. Finistère-born chef Jean-Claude Perennou received unexpected help when he opened his patisserie, Cannelle “Many Bretons in the neighborhood came and put in orders to help us start the business.” The pastry chef has since started selling the typical gâteau breton – “surprisingly popular with the Americans!” – and another Breton cake known as kouign-amann And the former manager of the Zebulon bar in Brooklyn admits that “whenever Bretons arrive in the area [he] makes a few phone calls to help them find work.” In the early 2000s, the network Bretons in California was collapsing while its New York counterpart was on the rise. The arrival of young, qualified workers with short-term visas helped reboot the dynamism of Celtic culture and revived the custom of helping others integrate. Buoyed by the fresh developments, a new association called BZH New York was created “We base our thinking on the idea of community,” says Aodrenn Guyodo “We try to preserve ties with the Bretons living in France while helping those who arrive in America – even if they’re just on vacation.” The association invited the Bagad de Lorient band to play in the St and also organized a special edition of the Vieilles Charrues music festival in Central Park to celebrate the event’s 25th anniversary The regional administration of Brittany even provided financial support and Finistère the chance to learn the ropes of the U.S Some 140 years after the first boats set sail relations between Brittany and America are being reinvented Other French regional identities are now carving out a niche for themselves in the United States such as the Basques in California and the Alsatians in New York State the Bretons still have the most in common with the Americans They’re descendants of pioneers and farmers two professions with their eyes set steadfastly on the future.” Article published in the February 2018 issue of France-Amérique. Subscribe to the magazine Discover the best of  France-Amérique every week in our newsletter Ryan Smith is a Newsweek Senior Pop Culture and Entertainment Reporter based in London His focus is reporting on pop culture and entertainment He previously led teams on major Hollywood awards shows and events He has interviewed scores of A-list celebrities and contributed across numerous U.S TV networks on coverage of Hollywood breaking news stories Ryan joined Newsweek in 2021 from the Daily Mail and had previously worked at Vogue Italia and OK Languages: English. Some knowledge of German and Russian You can get in touch with Ryan by emailing r.smith@newsweek.com Jack Nicholson's alleged daughter has slammed Lily-Rose Depp for suggesting that nepotism has added little benefit to her career as an actress In a new interview with Elle, Depp, daughter of Hollywood screen star Johnny Depp and French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis denounced the idea that her father's name has opened doors for her "I just hear it a lot more about women, and I don't think that it's a coincidence," said Lily-Rose Depp, 23, who models for Chanel and has a starring role in upcoming HBO show The Idol "It's weird to me to reduce somebody to the idea that they're only there because it's a generational thing you're only a doctor because your parent is a doctor.' It's like who clarified that she doesn't compare her work to those in the medical field said: "I know my childhood didn't look like everybody's childhood and it's a very particular thing to deal with but it's also the only thing that I know.. "The internet seems to care a lot about that kind of stuff and I can definitely say that nothing is going to get you the part except for being right for the part "The internet cares a lot more about who your family is than the people who are casting you in things but you still just have your foot in the door There's a lot of work that comes after that." "I also think that I'm not here to answer for anybody people have really wanted to define me by the men in my life whether that's my family members or my boyfriends "And I'm really ready to be defined for the things that I put out there." Posting a screenshot of IndieWire's headline on the interview—which read: "Lily Rose Slams 'Nepo Baby' Label: People Want to Define Me 'By the Men in My Life'"—Gourin wrote: "Things could be worse girl trust me!!" "I'd be thrilled to use my 'nepo baby' title (that I can't claim bc it isn't considered 'legitimate') if it meant I could get in the room and showcase my talent and craft," Gourin went on to share in a follow-up post "Do you know how hard it is to even get an audition? "This obsession our society has with identifying as victims in any circumstance is truly terrifying to me," she continued Use your rage of feeling misunderstood or victimized by Hollywood and put it into work that you are so lucky to be getting!!! It is the artist's DUTY to take the unfairness of life and put it into their work an actress and artist who had a role in the 2018 movie Stranger's Arms went on: "Do you know where I put my complicated feelings about the way 'men in my life have defined me?' THE STAGE!!!!! "The more dedicated to my craft I have become the more liberating it has felt to let my art speak for me (With the help of the playwright of course) Gourin noted that "a lot more people are engaging with my stories than normal," as she questioned whether it was "because of the whole Jack Nicholson thing." "I'm gonna USE THAT [...] to promote my ceramics account," she quipped before sharing a link to the corresponding Instagram account Lily-Rose Depp had previously admitted that being the daughter of celebrities proved to be advantageous to launching her career in entertainment "I'm not going to say that it doesn't make it easier to get your name out there," she told W Magazine back in 2019 to me there's also something even a little harder about it because the expectations are so insanely high." New York City real estate agent Jennine Gourin was reported to have had a fling with Nicholson in the early 1990s leading to her falling pregnant with the actress has never publicly stated that Tessa Gourin is his child Newsweek has reached out to representatives of Nicholson and Lily-Rose Depp for comment SHINING star Jack Nicholson has welcomed six kids over the years with various women they are not all that familiar with his estranged daughter Tessa Gourin is an actress who was born on August 22, 1994, in New York, New York She first stepped into the spotlight in 2018 after debuting in the movie Stranger's Arms Gourin has been seen in The Crusaders and the short Stage Play When Gourin is not pursuing new roles, she can be found posting about her life on Instagram to thousands of followers While being the daughter of one of the greatest actors of all time might seem like a privilege Gourin has previously opened up about their relationship- revealing that he has been absent for most of her life "I don't hide the fact that Jack Nicholson is my biological father. Why should I? However, it is also not something I've ever led with in a conversation," she wrote in a February 2023 essay, posted by Newsweek. "So many people have been forced to live with the pain of a parent's absence, famous or not. But it makes it that much harder when that absent parent is actively in the lives of their other children, which is the case for me." it did not help her when it came to coping with the fact that he was still absent "The most frustrating part of my life is being described as Jack Nicholson's 'alleged' daughter or 'illegitimate' child," Gourin wrote "I feel like I'm living in the 1500s when that term is used to describe me "While Jack has never publicly acknowledged that he is my biological father it is unclear why Nicholson is not in Gourin's life Since starting his acting career in the mid-1950s Nicholson has been seen in almost 100 different productions While he might have starred in several hits he is arguably best known for his roles in: Unlike most celebrities with famous folks, Tessa Gourin — Jack Nicholson's secret love child — would jump at the chance to call herself a "nepo baby." According to Gourin, 28, her mother Janine, 85, was a waitress when she had a fling with the actor but he wasn't involved in Tessa's life other than paying for some of her early education "From a very young age, my mother told me not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad," Tessa shared in a telling new interview "I knew he was powerful and Daddy Warbucks-level rich so I kind of equated my life to being like Orphan Annie’s." Still, Tessa was never closed off to the idea of getting to know the actor — though that never happened "My mom wanted me to have a relationship with him, but he said he wasn’t interested," she spilled Their distance is one of the things she discusses in therapy confessing that doing so can be "very painful." When asked why she thinks Nicholson — who has five other children — refrained from being a present parent "I don’t think anyone’s ever given me a concrete answer." "I formed my own opinion," the budding star continued Never miss a story — sign up for the OK! newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what OK Despite the estrangement, she too was bitten by the acting bug, though she tries to refrain from name-dropping her famous father "I was afraid people would think I was tacky or that I was riding off his coattails," she said "But this person doesn’t want me in his life so how would you use that to your benefit?" Another thing the actress and Oscar winner have in common? "I’m also f***ing crazy," she admitted. "I’m not the poster child for sanity, and I do think that’s a little similar to my dad Daily Beast interviewed Tessa. Link to XLink to InstagramOpt-out of personalized ads A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service People may receive compensation for some links to products and services Offers may be subject to change without notice JACK Nicholson's estranged daughter has opened up about life with and without the Oscar winning star Tessa Gourin says she hasn't spoken to her deadbeat dad in years While Jack, 85, has welcomed six kids over the years with various women The 28-year-old was born in 1994 to Jennine Marie Gourin and Jack Tessa recently opened up about their relationship - revealing that he has been absent for most of her life "I don't hide the fact that Jack Nicholson is my biological father. Why should I? However, it is also not something I've ever led with in a conversation," she wrote in a February 2023 essay, posted by Newsweek While Jack might not have been in her life, she did state that he helped out financially by sending her to "many prestigious private schools," among other things, with his $400million fortune "The most frustrating part of my life is being described as Jack Nicholson's 'alleged' daughter or 'illegitimate' child," Gourin wrote. and time may be running out for a reconciliation According to a new report by Radar, Jack’s friends are worried that the iconic Chinatown star could die alone like his pal Marlon Brando “He's made it clear his home is his castle But people just wish he'd come out of the house and pop up to tell them how — or at least reassure folks he's OK,” an insider shared with the outlet The once prolific womanizer now spends his time at home in the luxurious community of Mulholland Drive and only sees his family but they're his only connection to the world,” said the source "It's like he doesn't want to face reality anymore — and that's just sad." Jack was last spotted in public attending a Los Angeles Lakers game in October 2021 with his 30-year-old son Ray who he's so proud of — but his socializing days are long gone.” Insiders close to the star are fearing he might meet the same fate as Marlon Every Celeb at Met Gala 2025 - See All Red Carpet Photos & Full Guest List (Updating Live All Night) Rihanna Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 With A$AP Rocky! Lily James & Dominic Cooper Look Elated to Run In to One Another, Share Some Sweet Exchanges Jack Nicholson and his estranged daughter Tessa Gourin may not have a close relationship they have at least one thing in common – a shared love of acting The 28-year-old is an aspiring actress and one of the 85-year-old actor’s six children He has never publicly spoken about their relationship She shared her experience growing up as Jack‘s daughter during a recent interview Read more about Tessa Gourin’s experience with Jack Nicholson… “From a very young age, my mother told me not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad,” Tessa shared with The Daily Beast She noted that her dad paid for her education but “wasn’t interested” in having a relationship despite her mother’s attempts we’ll just say that,” she recalled of her childhood Tessa told the outlet that she had never received “a concrete answer” about why her father was so absent from her life Although they don’t have a relationship Tessa did inherit her father’s love of acting sharing memories of herself putting on shows as a child she was at one point hesitant to pursue a career in the industry “I was afraid people would think I was tacky or that I was riding off his coattails,” she said at the height of the “Nepo Baby” debate See who else has commented on the “Nepo Baby” debate in Hollywood Tessa Gourin was born in 1994 after her mum and Nicholson allegedly had a brief affair has spoken about her non-existent relationship with her father in a new “From a very young age, my mother told me not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad,” Gourin said. “I knew he was powerful and Daddy Warbucks-level rich, so I kind of equated my life to being like Orphan Annie’s.” Nicholson has not been in touch with his daughter for many years, says Gourin, who confirmed that she “doesn’t know him” well. A post shared by Tessa Gourin (@tessadotgourin) “My mum wanted me to have a relationship with him but he said he wasn’t interested,” she added She added: “I formed my own opinion [of Nicholson] Nicholson has reportedly fathered six children by five women over the years including daughter Lorraine and son Ray with his ex-girlfriend Both Lorraine and Ray have followed their father into the movie business “Having grown up without my father, I’ve sat on the sidelines and watched in frustration as other celebrity children have seamlessly secured roles or been signed to huge agencies,” Gourin wrote in a recent essay for Newsweek Nicholson is rarely seen in industry circles these days although sometimes attends Los Angeles Lakers basketball games He last acted in the 2010 romcom How Do You Know NME has reached out to Nicholson’s representatives for comment The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952 Jack Nicholson's daughter has now weighed in following Lily-Rose Depp's controversial comment about nepotism babies In a recent interview, Lily-Rose, 23, the daughter of famed actor Johnny Depp and French singer and model Vanessa Paradis denounced nepotism babies' privilege in their respective industries The term nepotism baby or "nepo baby" refers to people who have gained notoriety or influence from having relatives or friends who can offer them a leg up RELATED: Inside The Drama On Set Of ‘The Idol’ That Almost Ruined The Weeknd & Lily-Rose Depp’s Show Most well-known nepotism babies include Zoe Kravitz, Maya Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kendall Jenner, and Gigi and Bella Hadid While speaking to Elle, Lily-Rose addressed the accusations that she's only successful because of her famous parents "I’m familiar,” she said of the term "nepo baby" and the accusations “The internet cares a lot more about who your family is than the people who are casting you in things." She added: "Maybe you get your foot in the door There’s a lot of work that comes after that.” RELATED: Why Ivanka Trump Quietly Stopped Supporting Her Father's Political Career Over A Year Ago Lily-Rose also acknowledged that the term doesn't follow people into other professions "It’s weird to me to reduce somebody to the idea that they’re only there because it’s a generational thing It just doesn’t make any sense,” she continued you’re only a doctor because your parent is a doctor.’ It’s like The comments drew a lot of backlash on social media especially considering that nepotism babies carry an immense amount of privilege Lily-Rose Depp is not just a nepo baby… she’s a double nepo baby. She’s got nepotism flowing through both paternal lines. A poster child for nepotism if you will. What is she talking about. https://t.co/yBiVtZvNUx — rhi (@rhiharper) November 17, 2022 There is no such thing as "starting from the ground up" when it comes to a "nepo baby." They're sometimes handed jobs just because of who their famed parents are and how much success is in their last names and have their faces plastered on editorial campaigns just because their famous parents or relatives are known entities While it's important to acknowledge that nepotism babies most likely have to work harder to prove themselves and shed the comparisons of their famous parents and/or relatives RELATED: Julia Fox Reveals Why Her Relationship With Kanye West Ruined Her Career In a lengthy statement posted to her Instagram story Tessa Gourin weighed in on the "nepo baby" discourse Gourin, who is one of several children that Jack Nicholson has avoided acknowledging as his own wrote that she'd be "thrilled to use" her "nepo baby title" but doesn't have the same privileges due to her estranged relationship with her dad she should have all the same privileges as Depp but without leveraging her last name Tessa Gourin (apparently Jack Nicholsons secret daughter?!) called out Lily Rose Depp for rejecting the term nepotism when benefitting from it and what it’s like to be defined by men in your life pic.twitter.com/7vZ3NZS3rs — rhi (@rhiharper) November 17, 2022 "My dad is Jack Nicholson and I am more than happy to use his name if that meant I could show someone the raw talent I am working with," Gourin remarked condemning Lily-Rose's attempt to label herself as a "victim" of the "nepo baby" accusations "Use your rage of feeling misunderstood or victimized by Hollywood and put it into the work that you are so lucky to be getting!!!!" RELATED: The Lesson To Learn From How Aaron Carter & Selena Gomez Were Treated After Being Honest About Their Struggles Nia Tipton is a writer living in Brooklyn. She covers pop culture, social justice issues, and trending topics. Keep up with her on Instagram and Twitter Megastar Jack Nicholson alleged daughter Tessa Gourin opened up about her parenthood "not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad." so I kind of equated my life to being like Orphan Annie's," she added Gourin added that the critically-acclaimed star "wasn't interested" in forming a relationship with her childhood you don't have a choice where you're going so if your mom is pushing you on someone who's technically your father and he agrees to see you for anywhere between one hour and a couple of days that's where you're going to go," Gourin explained "I don't know this person very well; we'll just say that." has not publicly acknowledged Gourin as his blood Gourin penned a piece in Newsweek saying she "sat on the sidelines and watched in frustration as other celebrity children have seamlessly secured roles or been signed to huge agencies." 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The report adds The Departed star boasted a disreputable reputation in Hollywood at his prime and fathered five children with four different women But the veteran actor has not publicly acknowledged Tessa as his daughter The 28-year-old recently disclosed her mother Jenine Gourin instructed her "not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad I know he was powerful and Daddy Warbucks-level rich so I kind of equated my life to being like Orphan Anne's." Gourin's mother worked as a waitress in NYC when she had a brief romance with the actor Their fling resulted in Tessa's birth in 1994 "My mom wanted me to have a relationship with him but he said he wasn't interested," Gourin added "I was afraid people would think I was tacky or that I was riding off his coattails," Gourin continued "But this person doesn't want me in his life the 85-year-old is not seen in a film for over a decade and spends the rest of his life as a virtual recluse but he's cut off almost everybody from his Hollywood years," spilled an insider and the last thing he needs right now is this dark cloud hanging over his legacy." with a 31-Year Age Gap Between His Oldest and YoungestMany of Jack Nicholson's kids have followed in his footsteps Whether you’re a longtime fan or just know his name in passing, Jack Nicholson is undeniably a Hollywood icon. We’re pretty sure even Gen Z could pick him out of a crowd Jack's unforgettable performances have made their mark His wide grin and signature raspy voice are just a couple of traits that make him stand out But while Jack has cemented his legacy in entertainment Jennifer Nicholson is Jack's firstborn, whom he shares with Sandra Knight. Born in 1963, Jennifer carved her own path in entertainment, though it differed from her father's. After earning a degree in art history, she began working as a movie set designer, which bridged her way into interior design, per New York Magazine She later opened an upscale boutique in Santa Monica Jennifer has two children and was previously married to Mark Norfleet Next came Caleb, born in 1970 to actress Susan Anspach. Following in his father’s footsteps, Caleb pursued a career in entertainment. According to IMDb he starred in The Slap Maxwell Story (1988) and worked as a location assistant on the 1991 film Guilty as Charged A post shared by Honey Hollmann (@honeyhollmann) Jack welcomed his third child, Honey Hollman, with model Winnie Hollman, in 1981. Winnie and Jack had a five-year relationship, per her IMDb bio A quick scroll through her Instagram reveals Jack's daughter enjoys spending a lot of her time making memories with her own children A post shared by LORRAINE NICHOLSON (@lnicholson) Lorraine Nicholson, born in 1990 to Jack and actress Rebecca Broussard, has followed in her parents' footsteps in the entertainment industry. Although Jack and Rebecca dated, they never married. Lorraine has built an impressive resume as an actor, director, and producer, with credits including Click alongside Adam Sandler and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement the guy on the #Smile2 poster is Ray Nicholson, son of Jack Nicholson.pic.twitter.com/Rjcfjjr9YE If any of Jack Nicholson’s children closely resemble him His eerie smile in the Smile 2 poster has fans drawing comparisons to Jack’s iconic grin from The Shining — there’s no mistaking who his father is starring in the series Panic (2021) and the film Licorice Pizza (2021) He’s the son of Jack and Rebecca Broussard A post shared by Tessa Gourin (@tessadotgourin) Jack's sixth child, Tessa Gourin, was born in 1990, and he shares her with Jennine Gourin. Tessa is an aspiring actor and artist, though she opened up about her strained relationship with her father in a 2023 article for Newsweek titled "I'm Jack Nicholson's Daughter — I Wish People Could Call Me a Nepo Baby." we have never had a relationship." While Jack ensured financial support providing for her education at "prestigious private schools," their personal connection was largely absent Clint Eastwood's 8 Kids Have Interesting Careers of Their Own Daniel Day-Lewis Is Coming out of Retirement to Star in His Son's Feature Debut Actress Tess Gourin Claims She Is Jack Nicholson's Daughter in "Nepo Baby" Essay Link to XLink to InstagramContact us by EmailOpt-out of personalized ads People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website For Tessa Gourin, however, having a famous father only made her life and career as an actress even more taxing. Although he has never publicly acknowledged her as his child, Gourin is the daughter of acting legend Jack Nicholson, the result of a fling he had with her mother — at the time, a young waitress working in New York — in 1993. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tessa Gourin (@tessadotgourin) who has famously had one of the most storied and busiest love lives in Hollywood history has fathered six children by five different women as he does not seem to consider Tessa his daughter had a brief romance with Nicholson and their daughter Gourin’s connection to Nicholson was not widely known to the public until she went viral in the fall of 2022 for publicly calling out Lily-Rose Depp for complaining about the negativity surrounding her nepo baby status “Things could be worse girl trust me!!” Gourin wrote on her Instagram stories “I’d be thrilled to use my ‘nepo baby’ title (that I can’t claim bc it isn’t considered ‘legitimate’) if it meant I could get in the room and showcase my talent and craft Do you know how hard it is to even get an audition? Soon after, Newsweek published an article written by Gourin herself titled ‘I’m Jack Nicholson’s Daughter—I Wish People Could Call Me a Nepo Baby.’ In her essay the then-28-year-old wrote: “Having grown up without my father I’ve sat on the sidelines and watched in frustration as other celebrity children have seamlessly secured roles or been signed to huge agencies Gourin — whose IMDb page currently lists three credits — went viral again in February 2023 when she shared her life story with The Daily Beast The actress revealed how she had grown up in the Upper East Side of Manhattan in a two-bedroom apartment with her mother and half-brother She was under strict instruction to keep her father’s identity a secret my mother told me not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad,” Gourin revealed “I knew he was powerful and Daddy Warbucks-level rich so I kind of equated my life to being like Orphan Annie’s.” Gourin had a lifelong passion for acting — a letter she wrote in Kindergarten and shared on Instagram sees her proclaim “When I grow up I want to be actress and I will be in the movies,” noting that she specifically wants to be in “scary movies.” Fitting for the daughter of the star of The Shining “I’ve wanted to act my entire life,” she told Daily Beast but unfortunately for Gourin her mother forbade it although it has proven difficult to land her big break ‘I was afraid people would think I was tacky or that I was riding off his coattails But this person doesn’t want me in his life so how would you use that to your benefit?’ Although allegedly reluctant to have any kind of relationship with her at the insistence of Gourin’s mother she would spend “between one hour and a couple of days” with Nicholson on occasion we’ll just say that,” she summarized Nicholson did pay for her private school education but Gourin admits that she didn’t get the “full benefit” of the experience as her “home life wasn’t great” and so she “acted out.” Gourin has a lot of respect for Nicholson as a performer because making art and being the world’s greatest dad are not the same thing,” she declared to Daily Beast Gourin grew up with her mother, Jennine Gourin, and her younger half-brother, in the Upper East Side of New York. She grew up without ever knowing her father, which was not her own doing. “My mom wanted me to have a relationship with him, but he said he wasn’t interested,” Gourin explained With Nicholson choosing not to maintain a relationship with his daughter Jennine told Gourin “not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad.” she began to understand more and more who her father was to the world and grasped that “he was powerful and Daddy Warbucks-level rich,” she said “I kind of equated my life to being like Orphan Annie’s.” Although her life wasn’t full of indulgences and lavishness like most celebrity families Gourin did attend “prestigious private schools,” made possible by funding from Nicholson The extent to which the two had a relationship was extremely limited that’s where you’re going to go,” Gourin explained Throughout his life, Nicholson has been known as a womanizer. As such, it’s no big surprise that he shares multiple children with multiple women. Apart from Gourin, Nicholson has five other children He has his daughter Jennifer Nicholson from his marriage to Sandra Knight his son Caleb Goddard with his former co-star Susan Anspach his daughter Honey Hollman with model Winnie Hollman and his daughter Lorraine and son Ray with actress Rebecca Broussard Nicholson has not publicly acknowledged Gourin as his daughter When asked if she’s been able to figure out why that might be “I don’t think anyone’s ever given me a concrete answer.” One can’t go through life without wondering and she says she has “formed my own opinion Gourin said that “the most frustrating part of my life is being described as Jack Nicholson‘s ‘alleged’ daughter or ‘illegitimate’ child.” Regardless of his reasoning for closing her out Gourin wrote an essay about her life, adding her two cents to the ‘nepo-baby‘ discussion I’ve sat on the sidelines and watched in frustration as other celebrity children have seamlessly secured roles or been signed to huge agencies,” she wrote “It’s such a double-sided thing,” she continued “because I can also understand the frustration of getting in the door now show us what you can do,'” Gourin said Gourin was very interested in becoming an actor as a child although she thinks she would’ve been great she became more fearful that if she pursued acting she would be blacklisted as a result of who her father is Tessa Gourin says she has respect for Nicholson as an actor because making art and being the world’s greatest dad are not the same thing,” she said More from us: Kirk Douglas Didn’t Leave a Penny of His Multi-Million Dollar Fortune to His Children but I’m not gonna let that destroy me,” she added what their ultimate hardships and conflicts are within their lives — that’s what drives them Samantha Franco is a content writer with a BA and MA in history She has written content for multiple sites covering an array of historical topics Join 1000s of subscribers and receive the best Vintage News in your mailbox for FREE Contact us by Email Actor Jack Nicholson has been privately urged to do the right thing and finally acknowledge his shunned love child, Tessa Gourin, after she came forward to break her silence, RadarOnline.com has learned “Delving back into the past is Jack’s worst nightmare but the feeling is he needs to make this right,” an insider said was one of Hollywood’s infamous lotharios in his heyday and sired five other children with four different women But he has not publicly acknowledged Tessa as his daughter thought she claims he paid for her education when she was younger recently revealed her mother Jenine Gourin warned her “not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad so I kind of equated my life to being like Orphan Anne’s.” Gourin's mother was a waitress in NYC when she had a fling with the actor Their brief romance led to Tessa’s birth in 1994 but he said he wasn’t interested," Gourin said "I was afraid people would think I was tacky or that I was riding off his coattails," Gourin said Meanwhile, bloated Nicholson hasn’t acted in a movie in over a decade and lives as a virtual recluse “His other kids visit but he’s cut off almost everybody from his Hollywood years,” said the source and the last thing he needs right now is this dark cloud hanging over his legacy.” As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Jack has been living out his “sad last days” at his longtime, sprawling mansion in Beverly Hills "Jack and I have been friends for years and he doesn't leave his house anymore... I think his son and daughter are looking after him now,” a pal of the three-time Oscar winner told RadarOnline.com The insider spilled, “the Mulholland Drive community is pretty close-knit, and they are all worried about him. Physically he is fine — but his mind is gone. It's really sad to see such a super-talented actor By entering your email and clicking Sign Up you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Recently, Jack made a rare appearance at a NBA game with his son just one day before news broke that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are allegedly headed toward a divorce the singer was spotted house-hunting on her own in Beverly Hills Tom Cruise is living up to his Top Gun image by splashing a fortune choppering his new female “best pal” around Britain – after he “fell in love” with the way she's overcome her disability Opt-out of personalized ads The estranged daughter of legendary actor Jack Nicholson revealed shocking feelings about growing up with a famous father. Now an actress herself, Tessa Gourin said she felt like "orphan Annie" as a child and was not allowed to speak about her dad, RadarOnline.com has learned Nicholson has never publicly accepted Gourin Despite her father's fame and notoriety, the actress was raised by her mother in New York City. After years of being branded the 85-year-old actor's "illegitimate child," Gourin finally addressed the family drama Gourin's mother, Jennine Gourin, was a waitress in NYC when she had a fling with The Shining star Their brief romance reportedly resulted in Gourin's birth in 1994 Nicholson has five children with four different women — and Gourin expressed how she wished she could have been labeled a "nepo baby" like other celebrities' famous offsprings "From a very young age, my mother told me not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad," Gourin told the Daily Beast "'I knew he was powerful and Daddy Warbucks-level rich so I kind of equated my life to being like Orphan Annie's." Gourin recalled growing up in the Upper East Side with her mom and half-brother. She also reflected on rare father-daughter time with Nicholson, claiming she was never given a "concrete answer" as to why he allegedly shunned her from his life While Gourin did not get the one-on-one time that children typically have with their parents she had the love of acting in common with her father — albeit not necessarily with her mother's approval Gourin had a passion for theater at an early age but her mother would not allow her to become a child actor Gourin eventually played parts in her private high school's theater program which she admitted Nicholson paid for; however she claimed she wasn't able to fully enjoy the experience because her "home life wasn't great." Never miss a story — sign up for the RadarOnline.com newsletter to get your daily dose of dope Gourin explained that she gave up acting for a short time after high school due to being afraid of how her famous father's influence would be perceived by others even though the reality was that she did not have a close relationship with Nicholson "I was afraid people would think I was tacky or that I was riding off his coattails," Gourin shared Gourin made headlines last year when she called out Johnny Depp's daughter, Lily Rose after the actress denied her father's career had an impact on her rise to fame Earlier this month, a woman named Tessa Gourin revealed she was the secret love child of mom Janine and famed actor Jack Nicholson she admitted the star has never wanted anything to do with her over the years now that Nicholson is in the last stage of his life his pals are encouraging him to reconnect with his long lost child "Delving back into the past is Jack’s worst nightmare," an insider acknowledged to Radar "but the feeling is he needs to make this right." explained that though she didn't talk to her father growing up he did pay for her education expenses in the earlier days of her childhood "From a very young age, my mother told me not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad," she spilled Though her mom wanted her "to have a relationship with him," Nicholson "said he wasn’t interested," so she gave up on the dream of connecting The budding actress noted no one's "ever given me a concrete answer" as to why he refuses to speak to her, but "I formed my own opinion. He’s a complicated person, and I think my mom fights her own demons, and with the combination of the two, I was simply collateral damage." the Oscar-winner doesn't talk to many people these days since he's allegedly become a virtual recluse While one source told Radar Nicholson — who has five other children — "spends his days watching TV reruns, classic movies and sports" another insider claimed he's also suffering from early dementia "Jack has memory issues and can no longer remember the lines being asked of him," a confidante told OK! in 2021. "The Mulholland Drive community is pretty close-knit, and they are all worried about him. Physically he is fine — but his mind is gone. It's really sad to see such a super talented actor, like Jack, go out this way." and other celebrities with famous parents were pictured with their faces on babies' bodies The cover, while cheeky, wasn’t necessarily out of line. When you are the brood of a famous celebrity, there's a fair chance that you will become famous or at least get a leg up in the biz. As a refresher, the term "nepo baby" refers to an actor or musician who arguably received a start in the entertainment industry based on who their parent(s) are But sometimes the offspring of famous celebrities don't get all the perks. Take the case of Tess Gourin Per IMDb actor Tess Gourin is known for Stranger's Arms Her parents are listed as Jennine Marie Gourin and Jack Nicholson In an essay for Newsweek, she opened up about her movie-star father and how she wishes she could have been considered a nepo baby. To her, an up-and-coming performer, it would have been a honor to have the same privileges that his children have. But Jack allegedly made it clear that he didn't want a relationship with Tess. Tess claims that her mother Jennine previously had a fling with Jack while working as a waitress. And although Jack did allegedly meet her once, he hasn't been a part of her life. Tess explained that she felt guilty about pursuing Jack's craft as it could be seen as "tacky" or "exploitive." But she separated the fact that her father is an award-winning actor from her desire to perform "I hope that those privileged enough to be called 'nepo babies' are taking the same approach," she wrote Then put in the work to prove that you deserve it." Jack has been reported as having five children while married to his only wife Sandra Knight Jack Nicholson with daughter Lorraine Nicholson and son Ray Nicholson in 2006 Meanwhile, while filming Five Easy Pieces in 1970, Jack got his co-star Susan Anspach pregnant. Susan went on to marry a man named Mark Goddard while expecting. Then Mark adopted the son she had with Jack. Publicly, Jack has denied he is the father of Caleb, but Caleb told People that Jack does recognize him as his son in private Jack and model Winnie Hollman welcomed daughter Honey Jack welcomed Lorraine in 1990 and Ray in 1992 while dating actress Rebecca Broussard Margot Robbie Dating Memes Are Everywhere, but Are Any of Them Real? Priscilla Presley Is Contesting Her Late Daughter Lisa Marie's Will, Lawyer Explains How (EXCLUSIVE) Julia Roberts Shared the Hack That Has Kept Her and Her Husband Married for 19 Years While Nicholson has neither confirmed nor denied that the aspiring actor's his daughter, the latter has remained an open book about their estranged predicament. Back in 2022, Gourin described "The Departed" star as an "illegitimate parent" on Instagram after a news article labelled her an "illegitimate child," according to Your Tango I LEGITIMATELY exist," she added in a now-deleted Instagram post Now it looks like Gourin is spilling more tea regarding Nicholson and his absence from her life Like her father, Jack Nicholson, Tessa Gourin has been bitten by the acting bug. Yet, while the two share the same profession, the aspiring actor has made it clear that they still remain estranged. In a recent interview with The Daily Beast Gourin revealed intimate details of her childhood and never knowing her "Daddy Warbucks"-like father my mother told me not to tell anyone that I have this famous dad," she told the news outlet The "Stranger's Arms" star went on to say that Nicholson — who supposedly paid for her to attend private schools in New York — was never interested in having a relationship with her despite her mom's encouragement "Jack Nicholson has affected every part of my life imaginable," she wrote "One of the most influential actors happens to be my biological father and for whatever reason he isn't interested in having a relationship." While Tessa Gourin is adamant that Jack Nicholson does not want a relationship with her she is quick to point out that he is a present father to some of his other children whom the publication described as the "two youngest of his five children." He added from childhood on; I think that's a father's responsibility I took them to things I knew they might not love — opera And they are very comfortable around show business; they are good set rats," he gushed But what about the remaining three of Nicholson's aforementioned "five" children Tessa Gourin isn't the only one of Jack Nicholson's offspring who has dealt with daddy drama As it turns out, Nicholson publicly denied paternity of his son Caleb Goddard, whom he shared with the late actor Susan Anspach, within the confines of a profile for Vanity Fair. Many years later, however, Goddard, who was adopted by his step-father Mark Goddard, told People that the "A Few Good Men" star finally acknowledged him as his son during a tense phone call It's also reported that Nicholson's daughter many miles away from her famous father in Denmark On the contrary, however, Nicholson's eldest child, Jennifer Nicholson, appears to have a good relationship with her father. "I like being Jack Nicholson's daughter and I'm proud of him," she declared in a 2003 interview with the Los Angeles Times before lamenting about the pressure that comes with being the child of an A-list actor Perhaps both she and her half-sister Gourin could commiserate over a coffee or tea sometime soon it's a label that I would be thrilled to have applied to me."  Jack Nicholson's dating history: From wife Sandra Knight to flings with Meryl Streep, Janice Dickinson Kobe Bryant death: Jack Nicholson mourns NBA legend, says his demise has left a 'big hole in the wall’ Gourin is an actress who has appeared in movies such as 'Stranger's Arms', 'Untitled True Crime Project' and 'Stage Play'. She was born in New York in 1994 and is 28 years old. The actress also operates her pottery Instagram account named Mushrooms by Tessa, as per Sportskeeda.  spoke out about nepotism in Hollywood on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' It's weird to me to reduce somebody to the idea that they're only there because it's a generational thing It just doesn't make any sense.” She also added you're only a doctor because your parent is a doctor.’ It's like “The internet seems to care a lot about that kind of stuff and I can definitely say that nothing is going to get you the part except for being right for the part.” She continued “The internet cares a lot more about who your family is than the people who are casting you in things There's a lot of work that comes after that.”  Gourin was born to a real estate agent named Jennine who claimed that she had an affair with veteran actor Jack Nicholson in the 1990s and Gourin is their child the iconic actor has never acknowledged the fact that Gourin is his child.  "I'd be thrilled to use my 'nepo baby' title (that I can't claim bc it isn't considered 'legitimate') if it meant I could get in the room and showcase my talent and craft "This obsession our society has with identifying as victims in any circumstance is truly terrifying to me." Gourin continued Use your rage of feeling misunderstood or victimized by Hollywood and put it into work that you are so lucky to be getting!!!!"Can we just start taking the win "Do you know where I put my complicated feelings about the way 'men in my life have defined me?' THE STAGE!!!!!!" Further I have grown even more frustrated at what I think is a missed opportunity for these so-called "nepo babies" to own their position and embrace it instead of complaining about it." You can't continually book the work without the talent." "I hope that those privileged enough to be called "nepo babies" are taking the same approach Gourin also spoke about her alleged father Jack Nicholson in the article "It's probably difficult for some to fathom exactly how I could have a legendary actor for a father though it's taken a while for me to understand it."  "I don't hide the fact that Jack Nicholson is my biological father it is also not something I've ever lead with in a conversation "Jack has always been a source of fascination for me Gourin further stated that she "heard he likes to paint" like herself "He is also said to be a student of method acting he's a celebrity with whom I just happen to share DNA," she added "It should be noted that Jack was never a "deadbeat dad." I grew up on the Upper East Side and went to (and was thrown out of) many prestigious private schools I'm sure genetics were instrumental in my instinctual desire to act," the actress added A new report claims that Jack Nicholson has an adult daughter whom he has never mentioned and with whom he allegedly has no interest in having a relationship with Jack Nicholson’s alleged daughter is currently 28 years old and was born in 1994. She says that her mother, Janine, had a brief romantic dalliance with Nicholson but that the relationship never turned serious but it seems like her existence may be something of a very well-known “secret” in Hollywood When she was growing up, Tessa Gourin says that she was told to never tell anyone else that she has a rich and famous father. Somewhat amusingly, she compared herself to Orphan Annie when growing up because her father “was powerful and Daddy Warbucks-level rich.” Toward this end, The Shining star Jack Nicholson allegedly wasn’t afraid to use his wealth to make sure that Gourin had a top-notch education her mother lived in Manhattan’s Upper East Side and Gourin says that Jack Nicholson helped pay for her expensive private school education she says that her famous father has made little effort to contact her (she can’t remember the last time they spoke) or otherwise maintain a relationship Her mother wanted the two to know each other but Nicholson was allegedly not interested in making that happen Despite not having any real relationship or knowledge of each other Gourin says that she has still felt a real kinship with Jack Nicholson over the years she says that she is “not the poster child for sanity,” and this matches up with what she knows about her famous father Gourin shares Nicholson’s enthusiasm for acting she is now actively pursuing a career in film it would look like she was “riding off [Jack Nicholson’s] coattails,” but she bitterly acknowledged that it’s difficult to use a famous relationship to your advantage when that relationship doesn’t truly exist The only reason she is publicly acknowledging her alleged connection with Nicholson now is due to the ongoing debate over “nepo babies.” In short she is annoyed at celebrities rejecting the “nepo baby” label and wishes they would embrace the opportunities they have been given (and opportunities she would kill to have) So far, Jack Nicholson has not publicly commented on Gourin’s claims, and that’s not likely to happen anytime soon. In addition to not appearing in a major film since 2010, Nicholson is a well-known recluse who mostly pops up for the occasional award ceremony we’d hate to be the one to bring him news about his alleged daughter’s claims: Nicholson may be an elderly recluse these days but we’re pretty sure he still swings a mean axe.  ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Days after Tessa Gourin, 28, opened up about her lack of relationship with father Jack Nicholson it is now being rumoured that the actor’s friends are urging him towards making amends and finally acknowledge her but the feeling is he needs to make this right,” an insider shared Nicholson is father to five children (excluding Gourin) - Ray a matter as sensitive as this always attracts opinions and Gourin was worried about being teased for trying to use her estranged father’s name for her own ends It has been over ten years since Nicholson had last graced the screens, and the actor has now taken to living out his last days in a quiet and private fashion. The actor resides in a huge mansion in Mulholland Drive, a close-knit community where he is a loved man by those around him, RadarOnline reports "Jack and I have been friends for years and he doesn't leave his house anymore.. I think his son and daughter are looking after him now,” a friend of the actor had said “The Mulholland Drive community is pretty close-knit Physically he is fine- but his mind is gone It's really sad to see such a super-talented actor SAN FRANSISCO, CALIFORNIA: Tessa Gourin, Jack Nicholson's ‘illegitimate’ daughter reportedly addressed the "nepo baby" controversy in Hollywood recently “It's a label that I would be thrilled to have applied to me.” Gourin continued 'Detached from reality': Jack Nicholson's friends fear legend will die a recluse like Marlon Brando It is no secret that Hollywood was built on connections." the 28-year-old has appeared in films such as 'Stranger's Arms' 'Untitled True Crime Project' and 'Stage Play' Talking about her alleged father Nicholson Gourin shared her take on the "nepo baby" debate via her Instagram story She said she’d “be thrilled” to be able to use her “nepo baby” status to “get into the room” and “showcase her talent.” However “That I can’t claim [because] it isn’t considered ‘legitimate.'” Jennifer Nicholson: The famous 'Batman' actor is a father to five children apart from his 'illegitimate' daughter. His first child, Jennifer Nicholson, was born in 1963 during his marriage to Sandra Knight from 1962 to 1968, as per Closer Weekly. The daughter is also an actress Caleb Goddard: Following Nicholson's divorce from Knight, he started dating Susan Anspach. The duo became parents of Caleb James Goddard in 1970 but parted ways and didn't marry. Goddard was then legally adopted by actor Mark Goddard, states Hollywood Life. Honey Hollman: Nicholson then got into a relationship with former model Winnie Hollman, who is the mother of his third child Honey Hollman, who was born in 1981. As per IMDb, she is an actress, who starred in 'Empire North' in 2010 and 'Go' aften Danmark' in 2002.  Lorraine Nicholson: Born to Nicholson and Rebecca Broussard on April 16, 1990, she is the fourth child. She is also an actor who debuted alongside Nicholson in 2003’s 'Something’s Gotta Give' as Samantha Newman. She was just 13, as per Hollywood Life. She then starred in films like 'Click, Soul Surfer', 'Hacker' and 'Room 105'. Ray Nicholson: He is the second child born to Nicholson and Broussard, on February 20, 1992. He studied at Cinematic Arts School at the University of Southern California, reports Hollywood Life. He worked as an assistant director for 'A Reunion and Boots'. He also starred in 'Something From Tiffany's' which was released on December 9, 2022. Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications A woman who claims to be Jack Nicholson's daughter has said she wishes she had a relationship with her dad as the conversation around 'nepo babies' rages on is both an actor and a ceramics artist and although she has never met Nicholson she is certain she got her artistic flair from him Nicholson has never acknowledged his paternity but The Shining star paid for her to attend private school Gourin admits she would have appreciated a leg-up from the Oscar-winning actor to help her get a little further in her own career - thus putting her under the controversial nepo baby umbrella we have never had a relationship," Gourin claims in a Newsweek column "Have you ever been on a date and sensed that the other person just wasn't feeling it That's pretty much how every interaction I have ever had with Jack Nicholson has gone." Nicholson does have a bit of a complicated history with paternity claims who has only been married once in his life has had a number of different women naming him as the father of their children - and it takes a lot to convince him Nicholson's Five Easy Pieces co-star Susan Anspach claimed that her son Caleb Nicholson publicly acknowledged that Caleb was his son in the late 90s Nicholson also allegedly fathered a daughter with model Winnie Hollman - though he has never publicly acknowledged paternity and seem to enjoy pretty strong relationships with their dad "So many people have been forced to live with the pain of a parent's absence "But it makes it that much harder when that absent parent is actively in the lives of their other children Gourin insists that she isn't really craving a father-daughter relationship with Nicholson anymore but rather an 'artist-to-artist' connection "One of the most influential actors happens to be my biological father and for whatever reason he isn't interested in having a relationship," she says "This has always left me conflicted about pursuing something I truly love." "When his children that he acknowledges pursue acting that's fine; but if I want to pursue acting it's 'tacky' or 'exploitative'," she complains though she doesn't mention exactly who has referred to her in those terms "I want to show people that I am so dedicated to my craft as an actor that the scandal regarding the rest of my life is a separate issue," she continued "I hope that those privileged enough to be called 'nepo babies' are taking the same approach but just embrace it and be thankful it opened a door for you." as far as any sort of relationship with Nicholson goes Gourin claims all he is is 'a celebrity with whom I just happen to share DNA' UNILAD has approached Jack Nicholson's representatives for a comment Topics: Celebrity Ali is a journalist for LADbible Group, writing on all things film, music, and entertainment across Tyla, LADbible and UNILAD. You can contact Ali at [email protected]