Michael Douglas Confirms 40-Year Secret Relationship With Kathleen Turner

Michael Douglas has publicly acknowledged a secret romantic relationship with his "Romancing the Stone" co-star Kathleen Turner, a connection he kept hidden for four decades. In excerpts from his forthcoming memoir, "One Helluva Ride," Douglas describes the intense on-set chemistry that developed between them during the filming of the 1984 adventure film.

Douglas, 82, was married to Diandra Luker at the time of the "Romancing the Stone" production. The couple had separated and were both involved in extramarital affairs, according to Douglas. He recounts a significant attraction to Turner, whom he found to be "smart, funny, and sexy," stating that she "knocked [him] sideways."

Despite the "magic spell" of their romance, the relationship remained clandestine, concealed from their co-stars, including Danny DeVito, and director Robert Zemeckis. Douglas detailed how their connection evolved from friendship and co-starring roles to lovers, with him sneaking into Turner's hotel room after shooting days had concluded.

The affair reportedly ended when Luker, then Douglas' wife, visited him on set in Mexico. According to Douglas' memoir, Luker grew suspicious and spoke with Turner, making it clear that Douglas was still married. This conversation gave Turner