Kathleen Turner reacts to Michael Douglas revealing their secret affair after four decades of denial
Actor Kathleen Turner has responded nonchalantly to Michael Douglas's recent memoir confession that the two had a secret affair while filming 'Romancing the Stone'. The pair had publicly denied the relationship for over four decades.
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This revelation highlights the intersection of Hollywood history, celebrity culture, and the long-term management of public personas.
Share article Kathleen Turner has offered a very nonchalant response after Michael Douglas revealed their secret affair , which the pair had denied for four decades.
After Douglas’ memoir confession made headlines, she said simply in a statement to People : “Good heavens, what a fuss about something 40 years ago!
Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in Romancing the Stone. 20th Century Fox
“I love Michael, and I look forward to enjoying the book.”
The actor’s confession was among one of the many revelations to emerge from his new memoir One Helluva Ride .
Douglas, 82, says he and his co-star Turner, now 72, fell for each other while filming the blockbuster in Mexico, according to an excerpt published by People .
At the time, Douglas was separated from his then-wife Diandra Douglas , with whom he shares son Cameron.
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