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Douglas Confesses 40-Year Secret Romance with Turner
2 Oct
Summary
- Douglas and Turner had a secret four-decade romance.
- The affair began during filming of 'Romancing the Stone'.
- Douglas kept the relationship hidden to protect his family.
Michael Douglas has revealed a secret romance with his "Romancing the Stone" co-star Kathleen Turner, a relationship he kept hidden for forty years. The affair began in Mexico in 1984 while Douglas was separated from his then-wife, Diandra Douglas, and they were working on the film.
Douglas, now 82, writes in his memoir, "One Helluva Ride," that his attraction to Turner was immediate, citing her intelligence, humor, and sex appeal. He confesses that their on-screen chemistry mirrored their off-screen passion, a fact they both denied for decades to protect his family.
The secret relationship ended when Douglas's son, Cameron, visited him in Mexico. His wife's presence and her differing views on their separation gave Turner pause, leading them to end their affair. Douglas reconciled with his wife, a decision he later regretted.
Despite the complexities of their past, Douglas and Turner maintained a strong friendship, reuniting for "Jewel of the Nile," "War of the Roses," and "The Kominsky Method." Douglas sought and received Turner's permission to include their story in his memoir.
