Anjelica Huston Opens Up About Her Private Health Battle and What Helped Her Heal
Anjelica Huston, the iconic actress known for roles in The Addams Family and The Witches, has revealed for the first time that she privately battled cancer shortly after filming John Wick: Chapter 3 in 2019. Now 73 and cancer-free, Huston spoke candidly about the experience, describing it as a serious and life-changing moment.
She chose to keep it private to maintain control during a difficult time, undergoing treatment quietly for six years. Now, Huston says the illness helped her shift perspective—teaching her to laugh more, take life less seriously, and cherish the little things. She’s sharing her story now not for sympathy, but to empower others going through similar struggles: “If it encourages someone else, then it’s worth sharing.”
Despite the challenge, Huston never stepped away from her career. She’s returning to television in Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, playing Lady Tressilian. Filming in the English countryside reminded her of her childhood in Ireland, surrounded by strong, horse-riding women.
Her recovery was marked not by public announcements but by a peaceful walk through her garden—a quiet celebration of life. She has no plans to retire, joking, “I think it would be too much, even for me.”
Huston’s story is one of quiet strength, resilience, and grace. Her decision to speak up now is a powerful reminder that vulnerability can be empowering—and that healing is just as much emotional and spiritual as it is physical.
