Michael Douglas lied twice to get out of getting drafted for the Vietnam War

Renowned actor Michael Douglas opened up about his experience with the Vietnam War draft, revealing how a diagnosis of spondylitis spared him from service. His father, the legendary Kirk Douglas, intervened to ensure the medical details remained vague. To emphasize his struggles, Michael wore a brace during a follow-up exam, ultimately landing a 1-Y classification, allowing him to avoid deployment unless absolutely necessary.