Michael Douglas has revealed that he had a romantic relationship with Kathleen Turner while the two were filming Romancing the Stone in Mexico in 1984. The actor has written about the relationship in his new memoir One Helluva Ride where he revealed that the two had kept it private for four decades.
At the time, Douglas was separated from his then-wife Diandra Douglas, although they were still legally married. The couple have a son, Cameron.
Douglas was also a producer on Romancing the Stone in which he played adventurer Jack Colton opposite Turner, who played romance novelist Joan Wilder. Before Turner was cast, Douglas had wanted Debra Winger for the role. But after meeting Turner over lunch to discuss the part, he decided to cast the then-rising actress.
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The chemistry between Douglas and Turner became one of the most talked-about aspects of the film. Their performances led to years of speculation that the two had been romantically involved off screen. But they repeatedly denied having a relationship.
Douglas has now said that those denials were not true. In his memoir, he writes that he and Turner fell for each other during the production and began a relationship.
What Michael Douglas Revealed About Kathleen Turner
Douglas writes that his marriage was already facing difficulties when he travelled to Mexico for the film. He says he and Diandra were separated while both were also involved in relationships outside their marriage.
He also writes about meeting Turner before filming began and being immediately attracted to her.
The actor says the relationship with Turner developed while they were working closely together under the pressure of making the film. According to Douglas, the two respected and cared for each other and their attraction eventually turned into a relationship.
For years, however, both actors maintained that there had only been chemistry and flirting between them. Douglas now says that this was a story they told to keep the relationship private.
Who Is Kathleen Turner?
Kathleen Turner, whose full name is Mary Kathleen Turner, was born on June 19, 1954, in Springfield, Missouri. She became one of Hollywood’s most prominent leading actresses during the 1980s.
Turner made her film debut in Body Heat in 1981. Her performance brought her widespread attention and established her as a major Hollywood star.
She went on to appear in several successful films, including Romancing the Stone in 1984, Prizzi’s Honor in 1985 and The War of the Roses in 1989.
Kathleen Turner Age
Kathleen Turner is 72 years old. She was born on June 19, 1954.
Kathleen Turner Career
Romancing the Stone became one of Turner’s biggest early successes. She played Joan Wilder, a New York romance novelist who travels to Colombia after her sister is kidnapped. Douglas played Jack Colton, an adventurer who helps her during the journey.
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