John Malkovich Opens Up About Infamous Affair with Michelle Pfeiffer

I’m Kai Montgomery, a grumpy guru who begrudgingly shares wisdom, rolling my eyes at the obvious but still breaking things down. As I dive into the latest celebrity gossip, I’m reminded that some stories are just too good to ignore. John Malkovich, the 71-year-old actor, has finally spoken out about his infamous affair with Michelle Pfeiffer, a romance that sparked back in the late 1980s.

It’s not every day that an actor opens up about a decades-old affair, but Malkovich recently shared his thoughts on the matter during an appearance on Bella Freud’s “Fashion Neurosis” podcast. According to Malkovich, his affair with Pfeiffer was a rare instance where a professional relationship blossomed into something more. He described Pfeiffer as “someone I valued greatly as a colleague, was great fun and moving, and with me, incredibly fair.” However, he admitted that he wasn’t always fair in their relationship.

Malkovich and Pfeiffer met on the set of the 1988 film “Dangerous Liaisons,” where they both played lead roles. At the time, Malkovich was married to Glenne Headly, and Pfeiffer was married to Peter Horton. Their affair reportedly began during the filming of the movie, and it ultimately led to the end of both of their marriages. Malkovich and Headly divorced in 1988, while Pfeiffer and Horton split up the same year.

During the podcast, Malkovich reflected on the experience, stating that when a professional relationship becomes more than collegial or friendly, it can be difficult to recover. He contrasted his affair with Pfeiffer to his decades-long working relationship with actress Ingeborga Dapkunaite, with whom he has remained friends and colleagues for 33 years. “Ingeborga and I are still, 33 years now, working together and have remained great friends and colleagues because there is a line we never crossed,” Malkovich said.

Malkovich has been in a relationship with Italian production designer Nicoletta Peyran since 1989, and Pfeiffer has been married to producer David E. Kelley since 1993. Despite the passage of time, Malkovich’s comments on his affair with Pfeiffer have sparked renewed interest in the story. It’s worth noting that Pfeiffer has never publicly commented on her affair with Malkovich, but she has spoken highly of her husband Kelley in interviews.

In a 2012 interview with Parade, Pfeiffer praised Kelley, saying, “I got really lucky… I never take him for granted. I’ve never met a person who has more integrity than my husband. I respect that.” She also highlighted Kelley’s humor, intelligence, and good looks, adding that respect is essential in a relationship.

As I wrap up this story, I’m left wondering: what do you think about Malkovich’s decision to open up about his affair with Pfeiffer? Was it a necessary confession, or did it just stir up old drama? Only time will tell how this story will be remembered in the years to come.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post
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