Michael Douglas memoir reveals career, personal struggles and Oscar-winning role
Actor Michael Douglas detailed in his memoir how he prepared for and portrayed Gordon Gekko in Wall Street, a performance that earned him an Academy Award. According to ABC News, Douglas reflected on growing up under his father Kirk Douglas’s shadow, a missed casting opportunity, and a long-concealed affair with Kathleen Turner. The book also recounts a drunken confrontation with Julia Roberts at a 1990 Golden Globes party, which strained their relationship.
Yahoo reported that Douglas described physical discipline by his father, explaining why he waited until after his father’s death to speak publicly. The memoir further covers his battle with stage-four throat cancer and his extensive Hollywood career.