Michael Douglas confirms secret affair with Kathleen Turner on 'Romancing the Stone' set - foxnews.com
Actor Michael Douglas has confirmed that he and co-star Kathleen Turner had a secret affair while filming the 1984 movie 'Romancing the Stone.' Douglas revealed the relationship in his upcoming memoir, noting that they kept it hidden for decades to protect his family.
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This revelation provides a new historical perspective on a classic Hollywood film and highlights the personal lives of major cultural figures.
Michael Douglas is confirming a rumor that has followed him around for decades. In an excerpt from his upcoming memoir, "One Helluva Ride," the 82-year-old actor revealed he and Kathleen Turner had an affair while filming "Romancing the Stone," a rumor they denied for over 40 years. "Kathleen was smart, funny, and sexy with a deep, sultry voice that became her signature," he wrote in an excerpt obtained by People. "I instantly liked her, and we were immediately attracted to each other." He said, although he was married to Diandra Luker at the time, "things at home were in a bad place" and both he and Luker "were both having extramarital affairs."
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