(FILES) US actor Michael Douglas gestures while arriving to attend the opening ceremony of the 50th edition of The Deauville American Film Festival in Deauville, northern France on September 6, 2024. His father did not want Michael Douglas to follow in his footsteps. The film business was too tough, Hollywood star Kirk Douglas warned his son. But he didn't listen and went on to become one of the most successful actors and producers in the USA. Michael Douglas turns 80 on September 25. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP) (Photo by LOU BENOIST/AFP via Getty Images)