[Blind Gossip] This movie star has earned more than one Oscar over his long career. He is normally energetic – and even a little devilish – in his behavior. However, things have taken a sudden turn. He seems to be on a downward spiral.
When he was asked about attending this year’s Academy Awards, he simply said “No!” and hung up the phone.
A concerned long-time friend paid him a visit.
Even though it was scheduled, [Actor] seemed to have forgotten and was still in his pajamas at two o’clock in the afternoon. He smelled like he hadn’t bathed in a week. He seems worn out even though he hasn’t been working lately. It’s like he is tired of life and just slipping away.
Similar: Blame It On The Old Man
Actor:
[Optional] What do you think is going on with him?
LivDizzly says
Jack Nicholson
PollyMetropolitan says
I think it’s Jack also, and he played the devil in the Witches of Eastwick. That would go with the “devilish” hint.
JerzeyJenn says
First thought that came to my mind instantly because of the “devilish” term used and the arched eyebrows in the picture. Oh i hope not..i love him as an actor. Say it ain’t so ?
fufufrankie says
I agree it’s Nicholson, but since many rumors claim he is a sexual deviant and allowed Roman Polansky to attack his 13 yo victim, I have no love for him. May he suffer.
buttersmom says
Tom Hanks,,, just a guess
boyzmom says
Jack Nicholson? I wonder if he’s got a little dementia.
Vampira says
Jack Nicholson?
rossco says
I want to say Jack Nicholson
charlottenc says
Jack Nicholson?
“devilish” could be a nod to his role in The Witches of Eastwick. Man is nearly 80 — maybe dementia.
slole1 says
Jack Nicholson
Syphillis
vajislav says
LOL!
gagirl says
Shut up!! LOL
CanaryCry says
Good call!
trees4us says
Jack Nicholson
Montana says
Jack N.
He played a devil in Witches of Eastwick, right?
diz925 says
Tom hanks
He has gotten pretty much no award season love for awhile. It’s weird, it’s like they turned in him or something
Delightful says
Jack Nicholson.
gilmourh says
Johnny Depp?
OpalMoonfire says
Except his not showering for a week would not be a surprise. ?
Bunniest says
?????
Synapse3 says
Nicholson.
Sparkles128 says
Jack Nicholson
kerryk says
Jack Nicholson
jackrabbit says
Jack Nicholson?
CyndiTx123 says
Ohno- not Jack Nicholson!! I have read that he is having issues with memory and such…..
SouthJerseyGirl says
Jack Nicholson? He’s certainly known for his devilish grin. He was also the devil in the movie “The Witches of Eastwick.”
What’s going on – he’s 79 years old – maybe he’s tired.
spikelb says
Jack Nicholson
kriskris says
Jack Nicholson
oldstephens says
Jack Nicholson. Not seen him in a long time.
boston says
Jack Nicholson
PriveNom says
Wild guess~ Jack Nicholson
Frizzle says
Actor: Jack Nicholson
Hints: “Devilish” – played the devil in The Witches of Eastwick
What’s going on: Turning 80 this year. Possibly dementia and/or his penchant for hard living is catching up with him.
chicagogirl says
Jack Nicholson. He hasn’t done a film in years.
Gene Hackman hasn’t worked in a film in over a decade.
flower says
I think Gene Hackman has said that he’s retired from acting. I know he’s written some books. It’s too bad, he’s one of my favorite actors.
kit e kat says
This could be either Jack or Al, as both have played old scratch, are older and have won awards. I will go with Jack.
janeybee says
Al Pacino
somethingoriginal says
I concur. Devil is the clue.
NYCBunny says
This. He’s 76, played the devil in “Devil’s Advocate” and needed TelePrompTer a few years ago on stage because he couldn’t recall his lines. I believe he has dementia or Alzheimer’s.
caela94 says
anthony Hopkins
jenben says
Pacino/Nicholson?
hotel57 says
Jack Nicholson
ghostrider44 says
Jack Nicholson? I do miss seeing him at the oscars with his sunglasses on.
Maybe he is suffering from depression? Drinking too much? Hopefully someone can help him sort things out before it’s too late.
january13 says
I don’t know who this is but, I feel terrible for them. If this is something like dementia or Alzheimer’s? From personal experience this is devistating for the individual & a private matter. I don’t know how you would deal with this if you are in the spotlight & trying to maintain your public image. Hope that I’m wrong.
lobsterbabe says
Devilish makes me think of Jack Nicholson, he’s known for his devilish grin.
DreaDay681 says
Jack Nicholson
It’s been rumored he has dementia. Very sad.
quickchick says
Jack Nicholson
Hey, he’s older, he’s had an amazing career and all, but, maybe he just wants to slow down and enjoy the pajama-jammie-time he’s entitled to. Seriously, once you don’t live by a set schedule, time has WAY less meaning.
draconius25 says
Jack Nicholson
He’s 79 yrs old, prolly dementia.
Relax says
Clint Eastwood
jeanmarieok says
Jack Nicholson – he has dementia.
MizGrandma says
Jack Nicholson, heard he was slipping. Depression cana be a sign of dementia.
lovetwist says
Jack Nicholson.
mellowj says
Tom Hanks
Hope it’s nothing to do with the Corey Haim (alleged) rumors.
thefon98 says
Jack Nicholson
january13 says
I re read
Actor: Jack Nicholson. I hope I’m wrong in my guess.
doppiavu says
Jack Nicholson
goodgollyholly says
Jack Nicholson
He is old, perhaps dementia.
bertwheeler says
Jack Nicholson. (Clue: Played the devil in Witches of Eastwick.)
He’s old and alone. Those years of catting around were fun while they lasted, but in the end… there’s nobody there to hold when he goes to bed at night. Even his pal Warren Beatty finally got married.
Pinky310 says
Jack Nicholson
I think he’s just getting old.
clareb30 says
Jack Nicholson
goggles says
Nicholson?
MikeInSanJose says
Jack Nicholson – described as “devilish”, like his role in Witches of Eastwick.
Maybe he’s just getting older and is dealing with the things that happen to some people as they age. He’s almost 80… Maybe he’s just experiencing “I don’t give a *”, maybe he’s hitting early-onset Alzheimer’s or dementia? Hope not, but it happens…
Vagabondage says
Jack Nicholson
Played the devil in The Witches of Eastwick
He’s just feeling his age.
cannuck_quidnunc says
Jack Nicholson 🙁
lovefifteen says
Jack Nicholson
Estrogen says
Dustin Hoffman
Peps66 says
Jack Nicholson?
Hopefully not Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
sweetshe says
Jack Nicholson
Dementia or Alzheimer’s probably
Glitter says
Maybe Jack Nicholson
throwsumshade says
Nicholson
redbus says
could this be jack nicholason?
hobowok8 says
Sounds like Jack Nicholson. He played a devil in a movie…..
qweenperky says
Jack Nicholson
He’s hitting 80 in April and was in the news with Peter Fonda saying he was basically retired.
Could be depressed because he doesn’t have a new project on the horizon.
css1014 says
Jack Nicholson
NahnCee says
Jack Nicholson (devil-ish). Too bad if it’s him — he always seemed so high-energy.
Chloe74 says
Jack Nicholson?
pinkedgeddaisy says
Jack Nicholson
mental iceberg says
Jack Nicholson?
Cuddlebutt says
Jack Nicholson
loonylin says
Jack Nicholson
little leigh says
Oh no, I think this is probably Jack Nicholson.
ASBO5ive says
Jack Nicholson
3Hearted1 says
Jack Nicholson
Alcohol
anotherlibby says
Jack Nicholson
tigerlily39 says
Sounds like Jack Nicholson 🙁
BrightEyes says
I hope this IS NOT Ben Affleck. He needs to buck up and get over Live By Night – nothing is worse than Gigli.
MinnieMe says
Must be George Clooney. Looks like him in the photo.
barb8571 says
sounds like Jack Nicholson, with the devil clue
FiyahHotFlashy says
Jack Nicholson….Dementia and aging
Conchord says
Sounds like Jack Nicholson.
ImKaraMia says
Jack Nicholson
and it sounds like signs of depression and/or dementia related illness
up2trouble says
Jack Nicholson
Alzheimer’s or dementia
BetteBoo25 says
Al Pacino. He’s a known depressive and he played the Devil in that movie with Keanu Reeves.
BosLos says
This is Jack Nicholson
CousinDupree says
Jack Nicholson. Sad.
flower says
Actor: Jack Nicholson
What do you think is going on with him? Dementia, Alzheimer’s?
kittypryde777 says
Actor: Jack Nicholson? (sad, but I’ve been hearing of his mental decline for years)
augustmom says
Jack Nicholson? Clint Eastwood? Burt Reynolds?
oyevey says
Al Pacino? Shame.
duke70 says
Jack Nicholson
High Steppa says
My guess is Jack Nicholson (from the “devilish” clue – Witches of Eastwick). Maybe substance abuse? Didn’t Jack party hard in the old days?
ellipsistg says
Al Pacino
anakamila says
Jack Nicholson
smrrtcookie says
Nicholson
elphie says
hope it’s not Clint Eastwood…
kvetro60 says
Nicholson
CanaryCry says
Jack Nicholson. “Devilish” – Witches Of Eastwick. He won Best Actor twice.
Old age has caught up to him – it’s it, that’s that.
WorkHardBeNice says
Al Pacino.
dcandr says
Jack Nicholson
Clue: “devilish” – he played the devil in The Witches of Eastwick. Also, he has won 3 oscars. I hope he’s okay!
MissZ says
Clint Eastwood?
CeeLyn says
Actor: Jack Nicholson
haley1020 says
Jack Nicholson?
AllHatNoCattle says
Jack? He’s 80 this year, can’t be him…
So I’ll say Sean Penn. Maybe the El Chapo fiasco has him looking over his shoulder.
ivy3499 says
Tom Hanks?? Hope not. “Devilish” made me think of angels and demons.
amagod121 says
Johnny Depp. He played a bookdealer in The 9th Gate which was about a demonic book, and I see that “devilish” and “downward spiral” were used in this blind. But mostly this blind sounds like it might be about him considering all that he has been through over the past year.
amagod121 says
Or else, could be the devil himself, Jack Nicholson, who played the devil in the Witches of Eastwick. Plus I thought I read awhile ago that he has some dementia, which could explain all if the above
iriseyes says
Jack Nicholson
Martini says
NOT Al Pacino — I just saw him the other day having lunch and he was friendly (and not in his PJs)…
Laughing1 says
Jack Nicholson???
pawpaw says
Tom Hanks?
Lindylou says
Jack Nicholson
1Bellebottomblues says
Nicholson
prob just getting old.
It happens… though sounds like some depression also.
DenverGirl says
Actor: Jack Nicholson
OhIthinknot says
Jack Nicholson.
Depression and early dementia.
notcuomo says
Jack Nicholson
Dementia of some kind.
Junior Mint says
Jack Nicholson?
molly123 says
Jack Nicholson played the devil in Witches in Eastwick. I read that he may have beginning Alzheimer’s.
MizDubs says
Jack Nicholson? Or maybe Al Pacino… he played the devil.
Caz1310 says
Nicholson. Age has caught up with him.
beautysleep says
Nicholson. He is a veritable fixture at the Academy Awards, whether he is nominated or not.
Clue: devilish.
I think he is just getting old, possibly not well, and…well, * happens. People grow old, get tired, and eventually pass on. He lived hard and he’s not young.
Realistic says
Jack Nicholson
DivaKarma says
Jack Nicholson
NEWhistory4ME says
Mel Gibson
spookie says
Jack Nicholson
(“Devilish” – he was the devil in The Witches Of Eastwick)
Optional: He’s nearly 80, depression can often be the first sign of dementia kicking in.
mavetherave says
Jack Nicholson
boyjack4 says
Jack Nicholson
Gen1982 says
Jack Nickolson
jrgius says
Jack Nicholson
Luciddream328 says
Jack Nicholson
stevekreys says
Jack Nickolson
takingaguess says
Jack Nicholson
Ramalama says
Jack Nicholson
isleparadise says
Al Pacino
Chesarez says
Jack Nicholson….I heard he was having problems remembering his lines…..
KCeagle says
Robert De Niro
He might want to get off the Hollywood merry-go-round and enjoy his twilight years in peace. He did his thing and left his mark earning the praise and love of fans and the industry.
Be sure he is in good health and check on him, but allow him his space away from the public.
Kingofboggle says
I was going to say Pacino since he played the devil in Devil’s Advocate. But he only has one Oscar.
So this must be Jack Nicholson
La Lurker says
Jack Nicholson? Who knows what’s going on with him…wish him well, though.
duni says
Jack Nicholson?
Beachbum says
Jack Nicholson?
deering says
Jack Nicholson. What a shame, if so. 🙁 Sounds like he hasn’t found anything to replace working, which often leads to depression. Could be incipient dementia, as well. His friends need to intercede, stat.
spikekuji says
Easy: Jack Nicholson. I’m guessing age and drug use have caught up to the old man.
mystic1 says
Jack Nicholson?
fairylights says
Robert De Niro
sabrina325 says
Jack Nicholson
parkland45 says
Jack Nicholson. Depression.
Zazie says
Jack Nicholson.
Early Stage Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Strides says
For some reason, I think this is Jack Nicholson.
mpizzle says
Would be nice if it was Woody Allen and the guilt of his conduct over the course of his life was eating away at him and willing him into a slow, painful demise.
I get the impression it’s Jack Nicholson, though. I was only thinking of him the other day and wondering if he had anything coming out lately.
carriebradshaw says
optional: depression. I suppose this is an older person and they often suffer from depression, wich is mistaken for being old and tired.
Arsinoe says
My guess is it’s Jack Nicholson.
I think he is experiencing dementia or Alzheimer.
Asai84 says
Johnny Depp?
mybellyistoofulltothink says
Actor: Jack Nicholson
Gossimer says
Gotta be Jack Nicholson.
I think he’s just getting older. Possibly lonely and tired. I hope he’s alright and he’s just going through a rough patch.
Julia Boolia says
Actor: Jack Nicholson
[Optional] What do you think is going on with him? Alzheimer’s Disease. Hopefully not…
gertiewertie says
Jack Nicholson
Catseyezzz says
Jack Nicholson or Rober DeNiro. Going with Nicholson.
ppfxxx says
Jack Nicholson
CocoGaga says
Jack Nicholson
MaryJane says
Actor: Jack Nicholson
[Optional] What do you think is going on with him? Possibly depression
GretaGuesses says
Jack Nicholson. He’s won 3 Oscars, I think, and definitely is a bit devilish.
I read sometime back that he was no longer going to act because he couldn’t remember lines any longer. I wonder if he has Alzheimer’s? Also, he has a history with drugs and alcohol. He’s one of my favorite actors, so I wish him the best. Maybe he’s just sick and tired of the political nonsense in Hollyweird, and doesn’t want be around it.
Rafael29 says
Jack Nicholson
Northern Dancer says
Jack Nicholson
pants says
Jack Nicholson
Sounds like depression, nothing worse than getting old. Hope he finds peace.
spoofbyrd says
The Campy Butterfly Film Critic Rex Reed reported a long time ago that an Actress said ” Nobody goes to those damn shows unless they are nominated for something . ” The exception is Jack Nicholson who used to go all the time
butwhatever says
Actor: De Niro
Clue: devilish (portrayed the devil)
[Note–I googled “De Niro” and “spiral,” to see if that was a clue, and discovered that you can actually buy spiral notebooks with his picture on them. In fact, there is a wide selection of spiral notebooks with his picture on them. Also Harambe, FDR and King Tut.) No idea why.]
What’s going on: Losing it just a tad (I mean, he agreed to do The Intern) plus depressed because Trump won.
Littlehorse says
Jack Nicholson
He’ll turn 80 soon and may be concealing an illness he’s depressed about and would prefer to keep private which his appearance would betray.
JipJip says
Jack Nicholson
linder says
Jack Nicholson. He was “devilish” in The Witches of Eastwick, hasn’t done a movie in awhile and years of drugs and partying have probably caught up to him. His brain must be fried.
scl1978 says
Jack Nicholson ?
luvprue1 says
Actor: Jack Nicholson
He has been seen, nor spoken about in a long time. He’s a great actor but he hasn’t had a movie role in decades.
kittymyers says
Jack Nicholson 🙁
TiffanyCase says
Robert DeNiro?
Lothar says
Jack Nicholson
TolkienAlum says
Jack Nicholson
“devilish” = Daryl Van Horne in the Witches of Eastwick
Elmerblues says
oh Jack, see help for your depression.
psujms says
Jack Nicholson?
He played the devil in Witches of Eastwick….. (He is normally energetic – and even a little devilish )
mamasaid says
Al Pacino, didnt he play the Devil in a movie w Keanu???
Not nice what he did to Beverly D’Angelo, so screw him.
Bunnie says
Im thinking Al Pacino.
Jmarie123 says
Also Pacino.
Jmarie123 says
*AL*
Jmarie123 says
I meant Al Pacino. Autocorrect is making me nuts.
arvi1991 says
Jack Nicholson.. early dementia.
fffrosty says
Jack Nicholson (Devilish – Played the devil in Witches of Eastwick)
What’s wrong with him? Old age. He’s on his way out. We all are. Act accordingly
CAGirl2014 says
Actor: Al Pacino
Clue: ‘Devilish’–The Devil’s Advocate (a terrific movie by the way)
[Optional] What do you think is going on with him? I think he’s just tired. Tired of all the hollywood *.
pflower says
The devilish Jack Nicholson with 3 Oscars. Maybe he is depressed
snarkoff says
Jack Nicholson? What’s happening is, he’s getting old.
bourbononrocks says
Al Pacino
bellanella3 says
Jack Nicholson
loriland says
Jack Nicholson? Played the devil in The Witches of Eastwick.
Diamond Girl says
Jack Nicholson?
VT1415 says
Jack Nicholson?
The rumor is that he may have Alzheimer’s/dementia, which is sad
rmsquared says
Nicholson (clue: devilish, Witches of Eastwick)
Silverdun says
Sometimes people are ready to just move to the next level, nothing wrong with that. Sounds like he’s been there, done that, many times already. Wishing him all the best.
wfreshie says
jack nicholson (played the devil in the 3 witches of eastwick)
AnguaDelphine says
Jack Nicholson? Seems like all the clues fit. He’s had tons of awards, including three oscars, can easily be described as energetic and devilish, and hasn’t worked for a while.
PrincessConnie1 says
I think it’s Robert De Niro. Sad. Think it’s either Alzheimer or Dementia or both or something along those lines. He looked so out of it at the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony. It was actually pretty sad to see.
rockstar says
Jack Nicholson?
Amityvillain says
I’m going with Jack Nicholson. Everyone else I could come up with only won 1 oscar, and I don’t think it would be Dustin Hoffman, considering he’s married, and Sean Penn is still directing.
What do you think is going on with him? Maybe loneliness in retirement, as well as age. The man is almost 80.
susied says
Just a guess….Jack Nicholson, Michael Douglas ?
KateW says
I’m going for Al Pacino .. was in the Devil’s Advocate, and he was picked up in the press last year for forgetting his lines on Broadway (China Doll). Just age I guess. Poor guy..
Beautiful_Stranger says
Al Pacino.
clue is “devilish “. He was in a movie where he played the dev.
dermot says
Jack Nicholson
Knowing Roman Polanski repeatedly raped a child in your house should have destroyed him a lot earlier, especially since he never denounced it.
Blkgoddess says
Nicholson.
Either depression or failure to thrive.
pfish says
Didn’t Al Pacino play a devil in a movie with Keanu Reeves? I could see him suffering from crazy-old-man syndrome….
LiamForeman says
Jack Nicholson, I’m afraid to say. There has been much speculation as to his health.
Another possible is Robert DeNiro. He played the devil in Angel Heart.
Al Pacino has only one Oscar so it can’t be him.
Gene Hackman has two Oscars, but the word devilish is probably a major clue and I don’t see how it applies.
UncleYenYen says
Michael Douglas
The cancer is back
pj33558 says
out on a limb:
Al Pacino
“The Devil’s Advocate”
UncleYenYen says
Michael Douglas
[Optional] Cancer is back