Michael Douglas Shares Memory of Father Kirk Douglas Giving Him $10,000 at Age 21

Michael Douglas recounted on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ how his father, Kirk Douglas, gifted him $10,000 at the age of 21, declaring that he was now on his own. This encounter is mentioned in Michael’s new memoir, ‘One Helluva Ride.’ During the conversation, he shared that Kirk had a unique perspective on financial independence and later shared the story with his other sons.

Michael reminisced, saying, ‘”I was 21 years old. He said, ‘Son,’ and he wrote me a check, $10,000. He said, ‘OK, you’re on your own.’” Although Michael expressed gratitude, he was also concerned about his college tuition. He also revealed a story about his father gifting him leather suitcases, which he humorously noted could carry marijuana while he was in college.