Star in sex act denial

HOLLYWOOD star Michael Douglas has come forward to deny as-yet-unaired accusations of sexual harassment made by a former female employee.

The Oscar winner, 73, outed himself as the subject of allegations that date back 30 years.

Douglas said he felt “the need to get ahead” when he became aware a former employee was going to release claims saying he performed a sexual act in front of her. The actor, who called the claim “a complete lie”, said he wanted to speak out because his children are “really upset”.