Michael Douglas Addresses Wife's Disinterest in His Memoir on Kimmel

Michael Douglas Addresses Wife's Disinterest in His Memoir on Kimmel

Michael Douglas said on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones has not read his new memoir, "One Helluva Ride," after she told the Today show she hadn't yet done so. Earlier in October, Douglas' memoir revealed a decades-old affair with Kathleen Turner during the filming of "Romancing the Stone," as reported by The Independent, and also disclosed extramarital relationships with Jeanne Tripplehorn and other women, according to Fox News. AOL. com noted that the book recounts his 2013 separation from Zeta-Jones and their reconciliation in early 2014.

Page Six highlighted that Douglas credited humor, communication and empathy for sustaining their marriage. Yahoo reported Zeta-Jones said she was too busy to read the memoir but recommended it to others. Realtor. com added that Douglas wrote about NBA star Kobe Bryant frequently visiting the couple’s Pacific Palisades home in the late 1990s.

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October 09, 2026
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Michael Douglas Comments on Catherine Zeta-Jones' Disinterest in His Memoir
Michael Douglas Comments on Catherine Zeta-Jones' Disinterest in His Memoir

Yahoo • 09 Oct 13:45

Michael Douglas addressed his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones' statement about not wanting to read his memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' during an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'

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October 08, 2026
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Catherine Zeta-Jones says she hasn't read Michael Douglas' memoir yet
Catherine Zeta-Jones says she hasn't read Michael Douglas' memoir yet

Yahoo • 08 Oct 21:43

The actress told the Today show she has not yet read her husband Michael Douglas' new memoir, but recommends it to readers, citing her busy schedule.

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Michael Douglas Reveals Kobe Bryant Visited Catherine Zeta-Jones' Pacific Palisades Home
Michael Douglas Reveals Kobe Bryant Visited Catherine Zeta-Jones' Pacific Palisades Home

Realtor.com • 08 Oct 19:42

In his memoir, Michael Douglas says NBA star Kobe Bryant frequently stopped by Catherine Zeta-Jones' Los Angeles residence in the late 1990s, before Bryant married Vanessa Laine.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones says she hasn't read Michael Douglas' memoir yet
Catherine Zeta-Jones says she hasn't read Michael Douglas' memoir yet

Yahoo • 08 Oct 15:12

The actress told the Today show she has not yet read her husband Michael Douglas' new memoir, but recommends it to readers, citing her busy schedule.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones says she hasn't finished Michael Douglas' memoir due to a busy schedule
Catherine Zeta-Jones says she hasn't finished Michael Douglas' memoir due to a busy schedule

Page Six • 08 Oct 14:30

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones told the Today show she hasn't completed reading her husband Michael Douglas' new memoir, citing extensive filming commitments, while Douglas discussed the book's candid content.

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October 07, 2026
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Michael Douglas Discusses Keys to His Marriage with Catherine Zeta-Jones
Michael Douglas Discusses Keys to His Marriage with Catherine Zeta-Jones

Page Six • 07 Oct 14:22

Actor Michael Douglas said humor, communication and empathy have helped sustain his marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones, noting lessons learned during a brief separation.

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Michael Douglas details past relationships and marital challenges in new memoir
Michael Douglas details past relationships and marital challenges in new memoir

Fox News • 07 Oct 11:00

In his memoir, Michael Douglas recounts calling five other women before committing to Catherine Zeta-Jones, and describes the couple’s health, legal and family struggles over the years.

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October 06, 2026
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Michael Douglas Discloses Past Affairs in Memoir
Michael Douglas Discloses Past Affairs in Memoir

Fox News • 06 Oct 21:32

In his memoir, Michael Douglas reveals he had extramarital relationships with co-stars Jeanne Tripplehorn during the filming of "Basic Instinct" and Kathleen Turner while making "Romancing the Stone," both occurring while he was still married.

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October 05, 2026
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Michael Douglas Discusses 2013 Separation from Catherine Zeta-Jones While Promoting Memoir
Michael Douglas Discusses 2013 Separation from Catherine Zeta-Jones While Promoting Memoir

AOL.com • 05 Oct 16:54

The actor said his 2013 break from his wife was mutual and that they reconciled by early 2014, as detailed in his new memoir.

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October 04, 2026
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Michael Douglas reveals 1980s affair with Kathleen Turner in memoir, actress responds
Michael Douglas reveals 1980s affair with Kathleen Turner in memoir, actress responds

The Independent • 04 Oct 06:53

Michael Douglas disclosed a decades-old affair with Kathleen Turner in his memoir, prompting Turner to comment that the story is a “fuss” about something that happened 40 years ago.

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October 03, 2026
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Michael Douglas Discloses Past Affair with Kathleen Turner as She Responds
Michael Douglas Discloses Past Affair with Kathleen Turner as She Responds

The Hollywood Reporter • 03 Oct 01:22

Michael Douglas revealed in his memoir that he had a secret romance with Kathleen Turner during the filming of Romancing the Stone, and Turner issued a brief comment on the revelation.

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