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Douglas & Verhoeven: Near Fight Ended in Bloody Nose?
6 Oct
Summary
- Michael Douglas denied punching director Paul Verhoeven.
- An argument over Sharon Stone nearly led to a physical fight.
- Verhoeven suffered a medical emergency with a burst artery.
Michael Douglas has addressed persistent rumors of a physical altercation with Paul Verhoeven during the filming of the 1992 film Basic Instinct. In his memoir, Douglas clarifies that while a heated argument did take place, no punches were thrown.
The dispute reportedly stemmed from alleged tensions involving co-star Sharon Stone. Douglas confronted Verhoeven, suggesting his interactions with Stone were impairing his direction. Verhoeven denied this, leading to a heated exchange where both men stood face-to-face.
However, the confrontation was interrupted when Verhoeven experienced a sudden and severe medical emergency, resulting in a burst artery and significant bleeding. He was rushed to the hospital, and the incident led to rumors that Douglas had physically assaulted him.
Verhoeven's representative confirmed there was no physical altercation, only general tension on set. Sharon Stone also previously spoke about the immense pressure during filming, commending Douglas for his humanistic approach.
