Michael Douglas' hair fear

Oct 8, 2007, 13:00 GMT

US actor Michael Douglas of the US is seen during the annual Peace Bell ceremony marking the International Day of Peace at United Nations headquarters in New York, USA, on 21 September 2007. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

Michael Douglas has a phobia of women's hairy armpits.

The Oscar-winning star, who is married to actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, claims his fears surfaced when he taught water-skiing during a summer break from school.

Michael is quoted by Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "This is kind of silly, but I was just 16 and I just never thought women had hair under their arms.

"One summer I had this eastern European woman. It was a shock. It sticks in my mind."

The 63-year-old star isn't the only celebrity to struggle with an unusual phobia.

Hollywood director Woody Allen is said to have a morbid fear of sunshine, crowds and children.

Pamela Anderson previously confessed she is terrified of her own reflection, admitting: "I don't like mirrors."

Orlando Bloom allegedly has a fear of pigs, while 'Angel' star David Boreanaz is scared of waterfalls and fish.

David explained: "You just want to jump into a waterfall, they are really scary. I hate fish too because they are scaly. If they come too close I have to swim away."

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