'What a fuss': star brushes off affair being revealed
Actor Michael Douglas has confirmed in his new memoir that he and Kathleen Turner had a secret romantic affair while filming 'Romancing the Stone' in 1984. The pair had maintained for decades that they were only friends to protect Douglas's family.
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This revelation provides a retrospective look at the personal lives of major Hollywood figures and the public narratives they maintained for decades.
Michael Douglas admits that he and Kathleen Turner lied about their love affair for 40 years. Photo: AP PHOTO Kathleen Turner has responded to Michael Douglas finally confirming their secret love affair.
All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other regional websites in your area Continue The 82-year-old actor revealed in his upcoming memoir, One Helluva Ride, that the pair fell head over heels for each other when they shot the 1984 adventure-comedy film, Romancing the Stone, in Mexico while he was separated from his then-wife Diandra Douglas, with whom he has 47-year-old son, Cameron.
Turner, 72, told People: "Good heavens, what a fuss about something 40 years ago!
"I love Michael, and I look forward to enjoying the book."
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