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Anjelica Huston says she decided to become an actress at age 16 because "I realized I would probably never be much good at anything else." She proved to be good enough at acting to win an Oscar for
Prizzi's Honor, a film directed by her father, John Huston. That award was especially appropriate, because, like the character she portrayed in the film, Huston desperately wanted to earn her father's approval. This hour-long video produced by the Lifetime Channel focuses on Huston's relationships with the men in her life: her father; actor Jack Nicholson, with whom she lived for 17 years until his infidelity prompted her to leave; and her current husband, sculptor Robert Graham. Like others in the
Intimate Portrait series, this video takes a personal rather than career-based approach and includes Huston's memories of playing dress-up as a little girl and photos of her recent wedding. The program is narrated by Lauren Bacall, who recalls being on the set of
The African Queen with John Huston when he received the telegram informing him of his daughter's birth.
--Larisa Lomacky Moore
From the back cover
Breaking the mold is what Anjelica Huston does best. Her personal life has been a struggle for independence from her controlling father, director John Huston. Determined to launch his daughter's career, Anjelica's father turned down offers she received from other directors and gave her lead in A Walk With Love and Death. Unfortunately, the critics' scathing reviews discouraged Anjelica from acting. Following a modeling stint in New York, Anjelica eventually did enjoy a successful film career. Then her tumultuous 17-year relationship with Jack Nicholson came to halt upon her learning of his infidelity. This humiliation and personal anguish was also conquered with style and grace. Today, Anjelica is happily married to Robert Graham, a Los Angeles sculptor. Narrated by Lauren Bacall, Intimate Portrait: Anjelica Huston is the first interview where Anjelica speaks candidly about her breakup with Nicholson.
