Micheal Douglas

Author and journalist Susan Braudy said Douglas's alleged treatment left her feeling "humiliated".

Her claims include that he performed a sex act in front of her.

The Hollywood star responded by saying: "This is a complete lie, fabrication, no truth in it whatsoever."

His statement came 10 days before Braudy's allegations were published in The Hollywood Reporter.

Douglas explained he "felt the need to get ahead" of the situation and share his concerns about the "nightmare" scenario.

'More powerful'

The Hollywood star said he "felt the need to get ahead" of the situation and to share his "concerns" before a story was published.

He said a former employee was accusing him of performing a sex act in front of her more than 30 years ago.

Douglas told Deadline: "This is a complete lie, fabrication, no truth to it whatsoever."

He said his lawyer contacted him in December, telling him a media outlet was planning to run a story about the woman's claims.