Douglas Says He and Turner Had Relationship During Filming

Michael Douglas says in his new memoir that he and Kathleen Turner began a romantic relationship while filming Romancing the Stone in 1984, after years of publicly denying they had been involved. Turner responded to the account with affection but did not confirm or deny its details. In a statement, Turner said she loves Douglas and looks forward to reading the book, adding that she was surprised by the attention being given to something from 40 years ago. Her response, as reported, did not directly address whether the relationship described by Douglas occurred. Douglas recounts the relationship in One Helluva Ride, describing the attraction between the actors as developing during production of the adventure film. He writes that their chemistry led to speculation, while the two maintained that they had flirted and felt drawn to each other but had not acted on it. Douglas now says that account was untrue and that they began a relationship while working together. The memoir’s account is the principal basis for the claim. The reports repeat Douglas’s description, but do not provide independent corroboration of the relationship or its circumstances.