The Latest Breaking News from Michael Douglas

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The two actors own one home in Canada, one in Spain and two in New York

An aerial image of Catherine and Michael's California home from 1999 is the embodiment of one of the year's biggest design trends

Sharon Stone has revealed she was paid just £400,000 for Basic Instinct while co-star Michael Douglas made £11 million and says a producer repeatedly called her 'Karen' on set. Her comments have reignited debates about sexism and pay disparity in Hollywood.

‘I didn’t think he wanted me to be his costar,’ said Stone of the dispute

Sharon Stone has recalled how she and Basic Instinct co-star Michael Douglas had an angry row at Cannes before starring in the film together, although he has no recollection of the incident.

The former Big Brother presenter describes the saga as ‘the biggest journey of my life’

The TV presenter had the benign tumour removed in November last year, and in April she said a final MRI showed it is ‘not coming back’.

Walking away from a blockbuster franchise is a bold move—often at massive financial cost. These actors who walked away from franchise films did just that, sacrificing fame and multi‑million dollar offers for principle, artistic freedom, or personal reasons. In this article, we profile 10 actors who walked away from franchises—and…