John Malkovich Confirms Michelle Pfeiffer Affair Ending Marriages, Careers

John Malkovich has opened up about his past affair with Michelle Pfeiffer during the filming of the 1988 movie Dangerous Liaisons, acknowledging that their relationship ended both of their marriages and cost him a valued professional colleague. Speaking on the Fashion Neurosis podcast, Malkovich described how intense emotional bonds often form quickly during acting work but emphasized the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, noting that when those bonds cross into personal territory, it can lead to personal and professional losses. He praised Pfeiffer as a fun and fair colleague, but admitted he was not fair in return, which contributed to the fallout. The affair led to Malkovich's divorce from the late actress Glenne Headly, while Pfeiffer divorced Peter Horton and later married David E. Kelley. Malkovich reflected on the rarity and value of great colleagues, describing his experience as a defining and regretful episode in his life and career. Despite the personal cost, he found lasting love with production designer Nicolette Peyran, with whom he shares two children.