Michael Douglas Crosses Line with Julia Roberts

Michael Douglas admits he crossed a line with Julia Roberts over his son during a Golden Globes party.

Oct 6, 2026

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Michael Douglas Crosses Line with Julia Roberts

Michael Douglas admits he crossed a line with Julia Roberts over his son during a Golden Globes party.

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Michael Douglas admits he crossed a line with Julia Roberts over his son during a Golden Globes party. Michael Douglas revealed he 'crossed a line' by telling Julia Roberts to 'take your hands off my son and take that Golden Globe and stick it where the sun don’t shine' after she nuzzled his 13-year-old son at a…

Michael Douglas admits he crossed a line

Michael Douglas admits he ‘crossed a line’ with furious response to Julia Roberts over his son

Michael Douglas, 82, revealed he was 'lucky' to finish filming after 'crossing a line' with Julia Roberts over his son.

“Michael Douglas has revealed that he was 'lucky' to finish filming when he 'crossed a line with the most in-demand young actress in Hollywood'.”

Incident at Golden Globes party

Roberts was starring in 1990 horror flick Flatliners, co-produced by Douglas (Phil Spencer/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)

Douglas was at a Golden Globes party with his 13-year-old son when Roberts nuzzled his son's arm.

“We were at the bar, and Julia had her arm around my son, kind of nuzzling him.”

Douglas' furious response

Douglas told Roberts: 'Take your hands off my son and take that Golden Globe and stick it where the sun don’t shine.'

“Take your hands off my son and take that Golden Globe and stick it where the sun don’t shine.”

Aftermath of incident

Douglas' producing partner called the next day, and he sent Roberts roses and an apology note.

“He subsequently sent Roberts roses and an apology note, as well as expressing his regret to her and Sutherland in person.”

Relationship aftermath

Relationship aftermath

Roberts and Douglas remained friends with Kiefer Sutherland but not with each other.

“I remained friends with Kiefer. Julia, not so much.”

In short

Michael Douglas revealed he 'crossed a line' by telling Julia Roberts to 'take your hands off my son and take that Golden Globe and stick it where the sun don’t shine' after she nuzzled his 13-year-old son at a party.

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