On November 18, 2000, Douglas married Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, his Traffic co-star. All I saw was Ms. Turner. . She has one daughter Rachel Ann, 30, from her marriage to property developer Jay Weiss, who she divorced in 2007. 'I used to say I dont sing I just act. Douglas told People: "We were going out to dinner and as a surprise, I said, 'Kathleen, why don't you pick up dad?' Kathleen Turner looks very different than when she was a Hollywood leading lady "I understood later, from Michael Douglas, that there was a competition between him, Jack Nicholson and Warren . But Douglas rounded out the picture: Neal was having an affair with him at the same time. Kathleen Turner once revealed that she and Michael Douglas almost had an affair while working together. This just makes me very humble and very happy.'. In the mid-1980s, when Cameron Douglas was still a boy, Diandra learned that Michael was having "a fling" with Kathleen Turner, his "Romancing the Stone" co-star, and she threatened to end . 'It was so much fun. She sat next to him and made that very clear to me, thePeggy Sue Got Married star recalls. Turner was the subject of the 1986 song "The Kiss of Kathleen Turner" by Austrian techno-pop singer . He simply said of the Romancing The Stone flirtation to People magazine: "Life goes different ways and you can't really second-guess. She turned down lead roles in Ghost and The Bridges of Madison County, both of which became big hits. But to hear Turner tell it, sparks initially flew offscreen as well. Absence Explained, Out for a Swim! 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Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner emerged as one of Hollywood's most electric onscreen pairings when their 1984 action-adventure romp Romancing the Stone became a surprise hit. "The gloves are off" as Douglas's character states at one point in the film. (She broke her nose two years after, filming 1991's V.I. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. "It was thrilling to be falling in love, then I felt Id been kicked in the stomach.". Barbara Rose: Because. [42], From August to October 28, 2012, Turner appeared in Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, a play about the legendary liberal Texas columnist Molly Ivins, at Arena Stage in Washington, DC. When I see you asleep. "When you really, really know you want somebody and I'm saying it went both ways and you can't have them. Douglas and Turner were in a hotel in Valencia having dinner when his wife arrived. She later had roles in The Virgin Suicides (1999), Baby Geniuses (1999), Beautiful (2000), and Marley & Me (2008). [52] Turner later publicly apologized. She's a big screen bombshell, with many a leading man falling for her.And Kathleen Turner has revealed just how close she was to falling in love with her Rom. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Turner didn't just dazzle her co-star. I was going toward excess. With Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Marianne Sgebrecht. 'I thought it was the end of everything. Elvis went on Frank Sinatra's show and slept with his girlfriend, 'It was enormous' Frank Sinatra's secret weapon for seducing women, Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner Romancing the Stone, Michael Douglas ad Kathleen Turner in Romancing the Stone 2, 'Going to f*****g kill you!' ", In 1992, during the filming of Serial Mom, she began experiencing "inexplicable pains and fevers. The connection between the duo on-screen was evident and off-screen; the spark was more intense. [50][51] In the book, Turner claimed that, while they were filming Peggy Sue Got Married, her co-star Nicolas Cage had gotten drunk and stole a Chihuahua that he liked. In the 1980s, Kathleen Turner was as . I couldn't publicly refute them because I believed it was worse to have people know that I had this terrible illness. She rose to fame during the 1980s after she performed fantastic roles in films like body heat, the man with two . Eve Buckland For Mailonline Turner has defended herself against Atkins' claims, saying that Atkins harbored animosity towards her because she was having trouble memorizing her lines, which Atkins found very unprofessional. That gave her a chance to say in front of me "You know were still married and I have no intention of ending it. If you're in the mood for a dramedy starring two fine actors that is interesting and well written, then I suggest The War of the Roses. It didn't damage my work, but it damaged me personally. For Peggy Sue, she received the award for Best Actress from the U.S. National Board of Review of Motion Pictures,[26] as well as an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Closer Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. ROMANCING THE STONE IS ON CHANNEL 5 AT 3.45 TODAY. When the two met, Turner reportedly introduced herself by saying, "Hi, I'm the young you. As Martha, Turner received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play, losing to Cherry Jones. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. In 2017 she said: "We had a wild crush on each other. She admitted she was not the best infant mom but had a wonderful Filipino nurse who helped and did a remarkable job. On a March morning in Tribeca, Kathleen Turner is sipping a tea and spilling the tea about the time she and Michael Douglas nearly died in a plane crash. The daughter of a diplomat, Turner lived in numerous foreign countries during her childhood and early adolescence. Daugiau informacijos apie tai, kaip naudojame js asmeninius duomenis, rasite ms privatumo taisyklse ir slapuk taisyklse. Then you get to see it on screen and [realize], 'Oh, this is really good.'". Turner said the father of her child was her best friend and that they had lunch every week. Kai naudojats ms svetainmis ir programomis, mes naudojame. Tour our photo gallery of Kathleen Turner movies. Mayor' and More. "I have no problem with alcohol when I'm working", she explained. Upon Turner seeing her, she suddenly realized that he was indeed a married man: "She sat next to him and made that very clear to me. and he opened the door and there was Kathleen in her finest," he says. In 2019, actress Kathleen Turner revealed she and actor Michael Douglas had a strong connection while co-starring in 1984's classic film "Romancing the Stone.". Kathleen Turner rose to stardom in the 80s with her performances in such films as "Body Heat," "Crimes of Passion," "Romancing the Stone," "Prizzi's Honor," and "Peggy Sue Got Married." Ben Brantley praised Turner at length, writing: As the man-eating Martha, Ms. Turner, a movie star whose previous theater work has been variable, finally secures her berth as a first-rate, depth-probing stage actress [A]t 50, this actress can look ravishing and ravaged, by turns. We had lunch not long ago and he may be different now, but I dont think he wouldve liked me finding my power as his wife so, you know, its probably a good thing.'. Candid: Kathleen Turner revealed that she and Michael Douglas used to be 'very naughty together' when they were young movie stars. Jei norite pritaikyti savo pasirinkimus, spustelkite Valdyti privatumo nuostatas. It could have been common knowledge, but it's news to me. Michael Douglas & Kathleen Turner talk about how their on-screen chemistry still works. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Danny DeVito is a talented actor and director, he proves that in this film. She appeared in the low-budget House of Cards as well as the comedy-drama Moonlight & Valentino, and had supporting roles in A Simple Wish, The Real Blonde, and Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides. Their chemistry on screen sizzles in 1984's Romancing the Stone and was obvious to audiences and Hollywood bosses and, indeed, to Douglas' wife. The Tony Award nominee recounted the dynamic fondly from the scenes of the film: "It was that wonderful sexual tension, you know? It was going to happen. Several months after moving to New York City in 1977, Turner took over the female lead in Michael Zetter's play Mister T, which co-starred Jonathan Frakes and played at Soho Repertory Theatre. Turner divulged that the sexual attraction was too real between her and the Academy Award winner and that they were terrible at flirting. In the final scene in the chandelier, Barbara goes from being barefoot, to shod, back to barefoot again. He added that Turner had "a look of voluptuousness, a woman of appetites, yes but a look of having suffered, as well."[10]. No it's a movie about an extremely bitter married couple going through a divorce. "[33], Turner's appearance changed after the rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. There she goes.'"[25]. In addition to film, Turner has worked in the theater, and has been nominated for the Tony Award twice for her Broadway roles as Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and as Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Turner later realized that the new medication for her rheumatoid arthritis she was taking was making her "fuzzy". Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner on set of the film 'The Jewel Of The Nile', 1985 | Source: Getty Images . You can unsubscribe at any time. [37] In 2015, she narrated the anthology drama film Emily & Tim. See Her Beautiful Bikini Photos, Having Fun at the Beach! "We know each other so well," Douglas, 76, tells PEOPLE in this week's issue of his lasting bond with Turner, 66, with whom he costarred in two more hit films in the 1980s: The Jewel of the Nile and The War of the Roses. She also blamed her age, stating, "when I was 40, the roles started slowing down, I started getting offers to play mothers and grandmothers. [10] Of this period, she has said: "My body could respond only with excruciating pain whenever I tried to move at all. and he opened the door and there was Kathleen in her finest," he says. Regardless she and Douglas maintained their friendship for over 40 years. This comes after Kathleen spoke candidly in December about how . They had one son, Cameron, but were separated in 1995 and later divorced. With hindsight, the actress also confessed that she thinks she had a lucky escape. He was her biggest fan," he says. [24] Turner teamed with Douglas and DeVito again the following year for its sequel, The Jewel of the Nile. (often starring with Michael Douglas), earning five . Body Heat made her a star in the 80s. Comment. When the script to Jewel came in, she was . Then Diandra came down and reminded me he was still married. In 2018 she teased: "We were very naughty together," and the year before elaborated: "We had a wild crush on each other. They'd hire me if they thought I was a drunk, because they could understand drinking, but they wouldn't hire me if I had a mysterious, scary illness they didn't understand. 'At that time I was unattached and Michael was separated from his wife Diandra, so I thought this was a go. Emmys. [10] In 2018, she commented on her reputation, stating: "The 'difficult' thing was pure gender crap. Turner also had voice guest roles on the animated series King of the Hill, Family Guy, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, Rick and Morty, Summer Camp Island, and Wizards: Tales of Arcadia. The production was transferred to London's Apollo Theatre in 2006. January 21, 2008. "I thought, 'Thats that.' "[23] Romancing the Stone was a surprise hit: she won a Golden Globe for her role in the film, and it became one of the top-ten-grossing movies of 1984. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. At that time I was unattached and Michael was separated from his wife Diandra, so I thought this was a go. 20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection The classic film duo later reunited as battling exes in 2021 for Netflix's . The couple married in 1984, and the "Body Heat" star recalled that they had a memorable wedding: "Jay and I had one of the best weddings ever. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. For more from Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner's exclusive interview, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. I'm not that up on the gossip from when I was younger so I never knew that Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas had something going on during the filming of Romancing the Stone, which came out in 1984. Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner attending the 27th Annual "Chefs' Tribute To Citymeals-On-Wheels" Benefit at Rockefeller Center on June 4, 2012 in New York City. Well, I wanted to ask about what your relationship with Michael Douglas has been like over the years. We produced, directed, acted, chose the plays, got one teacher fired and another one hired. Season 3 of The Kominsky Method premieres Friday on Netflix. In 2005, Turner beat a score of other contenders (including Jessica Lange, Frances McDormand, and Bette Midler)[10] for the role of Martha in a 2005 Broadway revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? [52] Cage argued defamation and damage to character and won the case, resulting in retractions, legal fees, and a donation to charity. [47], Turner married real estate entrepreneur Jay Weiss of New York City in 1984, and they had one daughter, singer Rachel Ann Weiss, who was born on October 14, 1987. Who Will Replace Mark on 'Live With Kelly' If He Returns to Acting? She also serves on the board of People for the American Way, and volunteers at Amnesty International and Citymeals-on-Wheels. Still, I did not reveal what was happening to me. The chemistry was there and Michael and I were both terrible flirts, she tells theDaily Mail, recalling how close they got while filming their 1984 classicRomancing the Stone. The iconic Kathleen Turner, known for her roles in Body Heat (1981), Peggy Sue Got Married (1986), and The War of the Roses (1989), recently did a candid Q&A with Vulture, and she really spilled .