Angelica Huston, renowned for her Academy Award-winning performances in The Addams Family and Prizzi’s Honor, boasts an impressive net worth estimated at around $60 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
In a recent exclusive interview with People, published on April 9, the 73-year-old actress opened up about her private battle with cancer, which began shortly after the release of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum in 2019. Now celebrating four years of being cancer-free, Huston shared her journey publicly for the first time.
Reflecting on her diagnosis during a phone interview from her scenic ranch near the Sierra Nevada mountains, Huston described the moment as a pivotal turning point in her life.
“That was a very serious moment for me,”she said. “I managed to survive it, and I’m proud of myself,”she added.
Although she chose not to disclose the specific type of cancer she faced, Huston characterized the experience as a life-altering shock that dramatically shifted her perspective. She indicated that the diagnosis prompted her to reconsider the things she prioritized, emphasizing the importance of embracing life’s simpler moments.
“So now when the opportunity arises, I laugh, and I try not to make a big deal out of things,”she said.
After six years of maintaining privacy about her health, Huston felt compelled to discuss her experiences. She expressed the significance of openly sharing her cancer journey and her recovery, remarking on the fragility yet beauty of life, and emphasizing that despite the vastness of the world, she could still find her place within it.
Angelica Huston’s Ongoing Legacy: A New Role in Towards Zero
Huston won an Oscar for her striking role in Prizzi’s Honor in 1985, which was directed by her father, John Huston. Her acting career, spanning decades, includes over 90 credits such as The Witches (1990), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), and The Crossing Guard (1995), as noted by Celebrity Net Worth.
She is particularly celebrated for her iconic portrayals of Morticia Addams in both The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993), and has collaborated multiple times with director Wes Anderson in acclaimed films like The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.
In addition to her acting career, Huston has showcased her talents as a director in films such as Agnes Browne and Riding the Bus with My Sister, produced powerful documentaries, including Burma: A Human Tragedy, and authored two memoirs: A Story Lately Told and Watch Me.
Currently, Huston is poised to star in the BritBox limited series, Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, debuting on April 16, where she takes on the role of Lady Tressilian. She noted how enjoyable it was to film many of her scenes in bed, highlighting a more relaxed approach to her work.
“I loved playing from bed,”she said. “It was very relaxing and wonderfully undemanding,”she stated.
Filming in the picturesque English countryside near Bath reminded Huston of her childhood in Ireland. “The landscape around Bath is very much what I grew up with,”she reminisced during the interview, reflecting on memories of noblewomen and equestrians from her youth.
When addressing the topic of retirement, Huston expressed a strong sentiment:
“I can’t imagine such a thing. I think it would be too much, even for me.”
Now four years into her remission, Huston continues to have regular health scans and confidently remarks that she is prepared for whatever comes next in her life.
“I just walked in my garden and smelled the roses and thought how clever I was,”Huston said about the moment she learned she was cancer-free.
Beyond her role in Towards Zero, Angelica Huston is set to reprise her character, The Director, in John Wick Presents: Ballerina, scheduled for release on June 6, 2025. She is also involved in the production of The Christmas Witch Trial of La Befana, which is currently underway, according to Bloody-Disgusting as of September 6, 2024.