Michael Douglas Reveals Father Kirk’s Physical Abuse: ‘He Belonged to a Generation That Hit’

Michael Douglas recounts the alleged physical abuse of his father, Kirk Douglas, in his memoir and explains why he waited to speak publicly about it. In One Helluva Ride, the 82-year-old actor details incidents from his childhood and their long-term impact, according to an Associated Press report published Monday (October 5). time. The narrative includes reflections on Kirk’s stature, Michael’s doubts, his common traits such as ambition and temperament, and a quip after Michael’s Wall Street Oscar win. Additional passages discuss family heritage and a relationship with Kathleen Turner during Romancing the Stone.