Kathleen Turner Opens Up About Almost Having An Affair With Michael Douglas On Set

Let me tell you a story about Hollywood magic and the real-life drama that unfolds behind the scenes. Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas—two of the most iconic actors of their generation—had undeniable chemistry in front of the cameras. But it turns out, that connection wasn't just for show. In fact, things almost got a lot more personal than anyone realized.

Here's the scoop: During the filming of their 1984 blockbuster hit Romancing the Stone, Kathleen, now 64, revealed that the sparks between her and Michael, who's 74, were flying off the screen. "The sexual attraction was all too real," she admitted to the Daily Mail. "The chemistry was there, and Michael and I were both terrible flirts," she recalled, painting a vivid picture of their time together in the jungle.

As Kathleen tells it, she thought Michael was separated from his wife at the time. "We were in the jungle, and I was feeling very romantic towards him," she said. "It was going to happen. Then one day, I walked on set, and his wife was suddenly there." Imagine that moment—realizing you're about to cross a line you didn't even know existed.

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When Kathleen saw Michael's then-wife, Diandra Luker, sitting right there next to him on set, it was like a cold splash of reality. "She made that very clear to me," Kathleen said, referring to Diandra's presence. "And that was that. You don’t mess with another woman's husband." It's a lesson in boundaries and respect that many of us can relate to, even outside the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.

Why Didn't Things Work Out Between Them?

Even though the chemistry was undeniable, Kathleen now admits that a romance between her and Michael would have been a disaster waiting to happen. "He’s ten years older and comes from a family of all-males," she explained. "He would have tried to squelch me. We would have killed each other. It would have been dreadful. There would have been no happy ending."

Michael eventually divorced Diandra in 2000 after 23 years of marriage. He went on to marry actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, with whom he's still happily married today. Interestingly, Kathleen says she feels bad for Catherine because people often comment on the great chemistry she had with Michael. "It must get really old for her," Kathleen joked.