However, Diandra struggled to adjust to the Hollywood lifestyle, having grown up in a small town in Spain before attending Swiss and American boarding schools. “I felt fairly lost in that world—the world of hype and endless make-believe,” she shared in a March 2011 interview.
Diandra Luker attends the 2011 Hale House Spring Dinner Dance on June 6, 2011, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Despite her success in society, philanthropy, and documentary production, their marriage eventually faltered. Reflecting on their 18-year relationship, which included Michael’s 1992 rehab stay, Diandra stated, “For years, I’ve never said a word to anyone.”
Michael Douglas and Diandra Douglas during the premiere of “Rain Man,” 1988 | Source: Getty Images
Amidst their marriage going downhill, their son, Cameron, now 45, faced his own struggles, including a severe heroin addiction. He later became involved in dealing methamphetamine, a charge to which he ultimately pled guilty.
Diandra Douglas and Michael Douglas depart the US District Court building following the sentencing of their son Cameron Douglas on April 20, 2010, in New York City.
