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Michael Douglas' Secret Romance on Basic Instinct Set
6 Oct
Summary
- Michael Douglas details a secret affair with Jeanne Tripplehorn during Basic Instinct filming.
- He and Tripplehorn hid their romance from the cast and crew.
- Douglas sought Tripplehorn's permission before revealing the affair in his memoir.
In his new memoir, "One Helluva Ride," Michael Douglas disclosed a secret romance with his "Basic Instinct" co-star Jeanne Tripplehorn. Douglas, who was separated from his then-wife Diandra Luker during filming, shared that he and Tripplehorn spent considerable time together off-set, developing a genuine connection.
While on-screen chemistry with Sharon Stone was widely speculated, Douglas and Tripplehorn took "great pains to hide" their relationship from others on set. Douglas contacted Tripplehorn to obtain her consent before detailing their past affair in his book, respecting her privacy regarding the matter.
The actor expressed that his passion for Tripplehorn was genuine, despite their nearly twenty-year age difference. Their relationship concluded after production, but Douglas maintains fond memories of their time together and considers her an "amazing actress and a truly terrific woman."
