Jack Nicholson s fans are swooping in to defend him on social media after unflattering paparazzi photos of the iconic actor who hadnt been seen publicly in 18 months hit the internet.

The photos come months after Nicholsons friends were reportedly concerned about the 85-year-old Batman stars well-being. He was last seen sitting courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game with his son in October 2021.

On Thursday, a series of pictures of the reclusive actor went viral ahead of his 86th birthday next weekend after they were published in a British tabloid .

In the photos, he is seen sporting an orange T-shirt, with his hair slightly tousled, and looking tired on the balcony of his Beverly Hills home.

On Saturday, Fox News also published the photos, noting the actor looked unrecognizable in them.

Nicholsons fans quickly rushed to his defense on Twitter, pouring out support and encouraging words for the beloved actor.

The three-time Oscar winner, whos garnered more than 70 acting credits over his 50-year film career, has starred in some of Hollywoods most classic movies, including 1980s The Shining and 1989s Batman.

Nicholson made his last film appearance in the 2010 rom-com How Do You Know, alongside Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd.