Ray Nicholson Reveals Why It Took Him So Long to Embrace Being an Actor Like His Dad Jack (Exclusive)

Ray Nicholson attends the U.S. Premiere of Paramount’s “SMILE 2” at Paramount Theatre on October 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Ray Nicholsongrew up the son of actorJack Nicholsonand actress Rebecca Broussard, but for a long time he had no interest in getting into show business. “I wanted to be an astronaut, and then maybe a sports agent,” Nicholson, 33, tells PEOPLE of his childhood dreams. Still, he couldn’t deny acting was in his blood.

Ray Nicholson Was 'Game' to Play a Toxic Boyfriend inI Love You Forever, Says Writer-Director Cazzie David (Exclusive)

Cazzie David and Ray Nicholson.Photo:FilmMagic; Phillip Faraone/Getty FilmMagic; Phillip Faraone/Getty Ray Nicholsonwas willing to go to some dark places for his latest role.Cazzie David, 30, and her co-director and co-writer Elisa Kalani recently spoke with PEOPLE about collaborating with Nicholson, 32, onI Love You Forever, the pair’s directorial debut. The drama follows a young woman named Mackenzie (Sofia Black-D’Elia) whose seemingly perfect relationship with Finn (Nicholson) crumbles as Finn’s abusive and toxic personality traits begin to rise to the surface.

Ray Romano Says He Never Expected to 'Bond Over Insecurities' withNo Good DeedCostar Lisa Kudrow (Exclusive)

Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano in ‘No Good Deed’.Photo:SAEED ADYANI/Netflix SAEED ADYANI/Netflix Although bothRay RomanoandLisa Kudroware renowned for their acting chops, the pair found themselves bonding over their insecurities more than anything else as they filmed their new show,No Good Deed. Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE at the premiere of the new Netflix comedy-thriller on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Romano, 66, spoke about his experience working with theFriendsalum, 61. “I didn’t expect to bond over insecurities like we did,” Romano tells PEOPLE.

Ray Romano's 4 Kids: Alexandra, Matthew, Gregory and Joseph

Ray Romano with his wife, Anna, and their kids: Alexandra, Matthew, Gregory and Joseph.Photo:Tibrina Hobson/Getty Tibrina Hobson/Getty Everybody lovesRay Romano, including his kids: Alexandra, Matthew, Gregory and Joseph. Ray is a family man both on- and off-screen. While he played dad to daughter Ally and twin sons, Michael and Geoffrey, for nine seasons on the CBS sitcomEverybody Loves Raymond, the actor has four children of his own in real life, whom he shares with his wife of over 30 years,Anna Romano.

RAYE's Car Was Stolen with Lyrics for Her Upcoming Second Album Inside: 'Really F---ing Personal S---' (Exclusive)

RAYE in March 2025.Photo:Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Fans will have to wait a little while forRAYE’s second album.BetweenGrammy nominationsand aperformance at the 2025 Oscars, the British singer-songwriter’s been in the midst of a major career moment — but whether she’ll release the follow-up to her 2023 debut album,My 21st Century Blues, this year is still to be determined.“My car was stolen,” RAYE tells PEOPLE, noting that lots of “heartfelt stuff” was inside, including the lyrics for her next project, asshe first revealed in October.