Michael Douglas lied for forty years about on-set romance with colleague

In his new memoir titled One Helluva Ride, actor Michael Douglas has publicly admitted to concealing a romantic relationship with his co-star, Kathleen Turner, for four decades. Douglas revealed that they grew very close while filming Romancing the Stone in Mexico, despite his consistent denials regarding the affair over the years. He explained that he chose to lie about the romance to protect his then-wife, Diandre, and their son, Cameron, during a tumultuous period in his marriage.

Douglas noted that he and Diandre were separated at the time the relationship with Turner began. Although he eventually reconciled with his wife following a visit to the film set, he expressed regret over the decision to stay together for the sake of his son. The actor reflected that their marriage never fully recovered after the initial separation, leading to the long-term cover-up of his past involvement with Turner.