Kathleen Turner Reacts to Michael Douglas’s Memoir Confession About Their 1980s Affair

Kathleen Turner jokes about Michael Douglas's memoir confession of their 1984 affair. The couple denies relationship after movie.

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October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Michael Douglas has revealed in his new memoir that he had an affair with Kathleen Turner during the filming of the 1984 movie ‘Romancing the Stone,’ a revelation that has sparked renewed interest in their past relationship.

In his book ‘One Helluva Ride,’ Douglas, 82, recounts how he developed feelings for Turner while working on the adventure film in Mexico. He admits they kept the romance secret from co-stars and even their director, Robert Zemeckis, despite both being married at the time.

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Turner, known for her iconic role in the film, responded to the memoir with humor, calling the attention over a decades-old relationship ‘a fuss.’ She expressed her affection for Douglas and said she looks forward to reading the book, adding that she would not have interfered in his marriage.

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