Michael Douglas says Debra Winger bit him after casting dinner
Douglas says an encounter after dinner put him off working with Winger on the 1984 film Romancing the Stone.
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Michael Douglas says actress Debra Winger bit him after they met to discuss her possible role in *Romancing the Stone*, prompting him to rule out working with her. Nieuws.nl reported the allegation on 7 October 2026, citing a USA Today account of a biography due out that week. [1]
According to Douglas, they had finished dinner and were leaving the restaurant when Winger bit his arm, leaving tooth marks. He described her as a great actress but difficult to work with. [1]
Winger was being considered for the film’s female lead, but the part ultimately went to Kathleen Turner. *Romancing the Stone* was released in 1984. [1]
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