Natalie Wood’s Sister Makes Shocking Allegation of Assault by Kirk Douglas in New Book

In a stunning revelation, Natalie Wood's sister, Lana Wood, claims in her forthcoming memoir that the late actress was s**ually assaulted by Hollywood star Kirk Douglas when she was a teenager.

The alleged incident took place in the summer of 1955, around the time Natalie was filming “The Searchers.”

According to Lana, their mother, Maria Zakharenko, had arranged the meeting with Douglas, hoping it would open doors for Natalie's career.

Lana vividly remembers the night she dropped off Natalie at the Chateau Marmont entrance.

She describes Natalie as looking beautiful, but when she returned to the car, she appeared disheveled and upset.

It was clear that something bad had happened, but Lana was too young at the time to be told about it.

It wasn't until they were adults that Natalie confided in Lana, revealing that Douglas had hurt her during their encounter.

The revelation left Lana terrified and confused.

She recalls her sister and mother agreeing not to publicly accuse Douglas, fearing it would ruin Natalie's career.

Maria's advice to “suck it up” reflected the prevailing attitude of the time.

Lana's book also delves into Natalie's death in 1981, which was initially ruled an accidental drowning but has since been reexamined.

Although Lana promised Natalie not to discuss the assault, rumors persisted throughout the years.

When Douglas passed away in 2020 at the age of 103, both his and Natalie's names trended on Twitter, reigniting speculation.

Lana now believes enough time has passed that she can finally share the full story, as there is no one left to protect.

In response to the allegations, Kirk Douglas' son, Michael Douglas, released a statement expressing his condolences for both Natalie and his late father.

Kirk Douglas, known for his roles in films such as “Spartacus” and “The Bad and the Beautiful,” was also a prominent liberal activist and successful producer.

He received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a Presidential Medal of Freedom.

In his memoir, “The Ragman's Son,” Douglas briefly mentions Natalie Wood, recalling their first meeting when she approached him for an autograph.

He describes her as a pretty little girl wearing a suede jacket.

They crossed paths several times before Natalie's tragic death.

While Kirk Douglas has been acknowledged as a womanizer and unfaithful husband, these recent allegations shed new light on his personal life.

Lana Wood's book promises to provide a deeper understanding of Natalie's experiences and challenges, revealing a side of Hollywood rarely seen by the public.