Michael Douglas Stays Mum at 'Wall Street' Premiere

By Rob Shuter Posted Sep 20th 2010 11:16PM

Michael Douglas exuded a quiet but resolute presence Monday night as he walked the red carpet at the New York premiere of his new movie, 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.' Sources close to the legendary actor tell me he is riddled with fear and finding it difficult to talk.

"It's cancer, of course he is frightened," a friend of Michael's tells me. "He's 65 years old and has everything to live for. His career couldn't be better and his personal life with beautiful wife, Catherine [Zeta Jones] and kids Dylan and Cary, couldn't be more perfect. Now this has come along and knocked the entire family off its feet."

Michael, who had a difficult time seeing his older son Cameron sentenced to five years in jail for dealing drugs earlier this summer, finally thought the worst was behind him, sources tell me. And then the cancer diagnosis happened.

"He's had an intensive course of radiation and chemotherapy to treat a tumor in his throat," an insider tells me. "It's left him feeling very tired and sometimes finding it very difficult to even speak. In a few weeks, we fear he won't be able to eat or swallow."

At the premiere, Michael rushed past photographers, not stopping to pose for many pictures. He also rushed past the many TV crews and reporters without saying a word--making everyone wonder just how well the star was really doing.

"He is in a no-win situation," a studio source tells me. "If Michael didn't show up, everyone would be talking about him. Yet at the same time if he did show up, the press would see for themselves that he isn't doing so great."

Friends of Michael tell me his family and loved ones are all trying to be as optimistic about the outcome as possible, but at the same time, staying realistic. "We all understand this is stage 4 cancer and we are not taking that lightly. Michael is trying to enjoy every moment of the time he has with his friends and family and taking nothing for granted. He was determined to attend this premiere. Nothing, including cancer, could have stopped him."

We wish you well Mr. Douglas.

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Michael Douglas Snapshots

Actors Michael Douglas (L) and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the premiere of "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on September 20, 2010 in New York City. "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" New York Premiere - Outside Arrivals Ziegfeld Theatre New York, NY United States September 20, 2010 Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com To license this image (61746303), contact WireImage.com

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Michael Douglas Snapshots

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Actor Michael Douglas leaves his Upper West Side apartment on September 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas Snapshots

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Actor Michael Douglas leaves his Upper West Side apartment on September 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas Snapshots

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Actor Michael Douglas leaves his Upper West Side apartment on September 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas Snapshots

Actor Michael Douglas attends the premiere of "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on September 20, 2010 in New York City. "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" New York Premiere - Outside Arrivals Ziegfeld Theatre New York, NY United States September 20, 2010 Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com To license this image (61746221), contact WireImage.com

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(L-R) Actors Carey Mulligan, Michael Douglas and Susan Sarandon attend the premiere of "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on September 20, 2010 in New York City. "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" New York Premiere - Outside Arrivals Ziegfeld Theatre New York, NY United States September 20, 2010 Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com To license this image (61746245), contact WireImage.com

Michael Douglas Snapshots

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones attends the "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on September 20, 2010 in New York City. "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" New York Premiere - Outside Arrivals Ziegfeld Theatre New York, NY United States September 20, 2010 Photo by Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com To license this image (61744544), contact FilmMagic.com

Michael Douglas Snapshots

Despite his recent battle with cancer, Michael Douglas was on the red carpet with Catherine Zeta-Jones for Wall Street II, Money Never Sleeps premiere in Manhattan, on Monday. September 20, 2010 X17online.com exclusive

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Comments

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Tuesday 21 September

By dans

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The disease is deadly, but the treatment and cure are almost worse-
may he get through it- the world needs more michael douglas's
- I can think of many I would gladly sacrifice in his place

By rick

My heart goes out to you Micheal Douglas. Your one heck of a actor and human being. Lets pray for peace and remission for his cancer. As for linsay Lohan mess this girl needs to go back to rehab foist than jail for misleading the court into believing she was a changed person. Can't change a person in just 2 weeks behind bars. Pray for her is all i can say and she gets true help this time around !

By Lisa

The girl in the picture is not his daughter. His only daughter is a little girl. The girl in the picture is in the movie.

By 4est68

lost both parents to cancer, it is hard to see anyone going thru it. the girl in the pic "plays" his daughter in the movie & is dating shia l in real life.....english actress, carey mulligan

Wednesday 22 September

By MANNY STEINBERG

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HI MICHAEL
WE ARE ALL PRAYING FOR YOU ,I REMEMBER I WAS IN THE SAME POSITION SIXTY FIVE YEARS AGO , WHEN I WAS IN A CONCENTRATION CAMP ,IN GERMANY WITH LITTLE HOPE OF SURVIVAL ,
I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE , WITH THE NEW MEDICINE
WE HAVE NOW ,SO BE STRONG , AS GOD WATCHES YOU ...

By terry

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Well miky your a grate actor like your dad, but you deserve what you get for smoking,you have brains not to smoke, i hope arnoulds next.

By sue

Try learning how to spell before saying such cruel and moronish things to someone.

By Barbara

You are one sick puppy!

By penneymay

what a HEARTLESS HORRIBLE thing to say........no one DESERVES cancer....no matter WHAT!!!

Friday 24 September

By adrienne

my father never smoked and he died from throat cancer.christpher reeves wife died of lung cancer and she never smoked.

By opedanderson

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Hay mann!

Ware deed u lern houw too spel?

By Stephen

No one DESERVES cancer. Choose your words carefully. Why would you wish anyone to be next? Pathetic!

By Gonepecan

Even though Michael did smoke, he specifically said his type of cancer came from alcohol. Got any more judgements??????

By Gerri

Hey, STUPID, he has fully admitted to screwing himself up with booze and cigs. Try reading a little more about him than this "news item" before you judge. You need some serious psychological help, as well as remedial reading and English lessons.

By hhkll

Michael didn't show up

By Mark Muffi

Go bless Michael Douglas...I wish him and his family well...He and his father are two of the greatest actors in the history of movies. I look forward to Wallstreet 2. The original is one of my top 10 favorite movies of all time.

By TONY

WISHING YOU ONLY THE BEST AND FASTEST RECOVERY POSSIBLE...

And, Sue, it should be moronic not moronish!

By Patty Roldan

I wish Micheal a speedy recovery. I have always liked him and his movies. I just hope the treatment he is receiving will help him.

By Bill

Best wishes Micheal!!! You're one of a kind!! Hang in there, the sane world is hoping/praying for your recovery.

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