Alleged Assault on Natalie Wood by Kirk Douglas Haunted Her for Life, Reveals Sister

Lana Wood, sister of the renowned actress Natalie Wood and an actress herself, has decided to share Hollywood's long-kept secrets in her latest memoir, “Little Sister: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood.”

Within its pages, Lana confirms a persistent rumor that has circulated in Hollywood for years.

During the summer of 1955, while filming “The Searchers” with her sister, their mother took them to LA's Chateau Marmont.

There, she directed a teenage Natalie to meet a powerful figure from the industry, igniting an episode that would haunt Natalie for the rest of her life.

For over six decades, whispers and speculations surrounded an assault allegedly perpetrated against the aspiring actress Natalie, known for her roles in iconic films like “Rebel Without a Cause” and “West Side Story.”

Now, Lana reveals the identity of the accused individual for the first time, shedding light on a dark chapter in Natalie's past.

Kirk Douglas, the acclaimed actor famous for roles in movies such as “Spartacus” and “Paths of Glory,” passed away in 2020 at the age of 103.

However, Lana recollects how Natalie confided in her about the distressing incident involving Douglas ushering her into his suite, leaving her visibly distraught upon returning to the car with her family.

In her memoir, Lana recounts the emotional toll the assault had on Natalie, describing it as an “out-of-body experience” that left her “terrified” and “confused.”

Despite never using explicit terms like “raped” or “molested,” Natalie's trauma was evident in her account of the distressing encounter.

With the passage of time and the absence of those who could shield the truth, Lana felt compelled to break her silence and honor Natalie's memory by disclosing the painful event that continued to afflict her older sister throughout her life.

Despite initial reservations, Lana included the revelation in her memoir to set the record straight and provide a comprehensive narrative of Natalie's tumultuous life journey.

Through her book, Lana aims to offer readers a deeper understanding of Natalie beyond her on-screen persona, portraying her as a multifaceted individual who faced numerous challenges.

Throughout the writing process, Lana found herself grappling with intense emotions as she revisited the heart-wrenching memories surrounding Natalie's tragic death in 1981.

Despite the emotional strain, she persevered, driven by the desire to preserve her sister's legacy and reveal the complexities of Natalie's life beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.