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NYTIMES (Elisabeth Egan) - In ‘One Helluva Ride,’ Michael Douglas Recalls Life in the Spotlight

At 82, the famously roguish leading man has written a memoir, “One Helluva Ride,” that’s as candid and intimate as it is feisty.

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Who were some of the individuals Michael Douglas kept the secret affair from while filming "Romancing the Stone"?
The relationship was kept hidden from director Robert Zemeckis, co-star Danny DeVito, and nearly everyone else.
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What were the outcomes of the marriages for Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner following the events described in the memoir?
Michael Douglas and Diandra Luker divorced in 1995; Douglas later married Catherine Zeta-Jones and they have two children, Dylan and Carys. Kathleen Turner married Jay Weiss in 1984, had a daughter named Rachel in 1987, and later divorced him in 2007.
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How did Michael Douglas's wife, Diandra Luker, react when she visited the film set in Mexico?
Diandra Luker grew suspicious and confronted Kathleen Turner, making it clear to her that Douglas and Luker were still married, despite Douglas's view of their separation terms.
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According to Michael Douglas's memoir "One Helluva Ride," what was the nature of his relationship with screenwriter Diane Thomas?
Douglas notes that he had a fling with the film's screenwriter, Diane Thomas, before his relationship with Kathleen Turner began.
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In his memoir "One Helluva Ride," how does Michael Douglas describe his initial attraction to Kathleen Turner?
Douglas described Turner as smart, funny, and sexy, noting her signature deep, sultry voice. He wrote that he was "knocked sideways" by her and that the attraction hit right away, growing naturally from their close work on the film, the pressure of the production, mutual respect, and physical attraction.
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What did Kathleen Turner say in response to the revelation of her 40-year-old affair with Michael Douglas?
Kathleen Turner issued a brief statement to People regarding the sudden attention, saying, "Good heavens what a fuss about something 40 years ago! I love Michael and I look forward to enjoying the book."
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How did the secret affair between Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner eventually come to an end?
The romance ended after Diandra Luker visited the film set with their son, Cameron, and made it clear to Kathleen Turner that she and Douglas were still married. Douglas noted that after this split, his marriage to Luker was never the same; Luker eventually filed for divorce in 1995, and the divorce was finalized in 2000.
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What were the specific circumstances of Michael Douglas's personal life while he was filming Romancing the Stone with Kathleen Turner?
At the time of filming in 1984, Douglas was still technically married to Diandra Luker, though the couple was separated and both were involved in extramarital affairs. Douglas stated that they kept the affair with Turner a secret from director Bob Zemeckis and co-star Danny DeVito to protect Luker and their young son, Cameron.
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How has Scott Thompson's professional schedule at the Luxor Hotel and Casino been affected by his medical emergency?
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