Michael Douglas is set to release a memoir in October 2026, published by Grand Central Publishing. The book, co-written with Deadline editor Mike Fleming Jr, will offer an unflinching look at the actor's life, from his early days in the shadow of his father Kirk Douglas to his own rise to stardom.
The memoir will address personal struggles including addiction, marital challenges, and his son's drug addiction and imprisonment. It will also celebrate triumphs such as his battle with stage 4 cancer and his 25-year marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Douglas, a two-time Oscar winner, has also been a prominent philanthropist and UN Messenger of Peace, advocating for gun control and nuclear disarmament. The book aims to present his story on his own terms, beyond the headlines.
Colin Dickerman, SVP and Editor-in-Chief at Grand Central Publishing, acquired world rights from Shane Salerno of The Story Factory. The memoir will be published simultaneously in the UK by Headline.
