Given that they have been married for more than twenty years and have been together for as long, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas continue to enjoy one of the longest-lasting marriages in Hollywood. And despite the fact that Zeta-Jones and Douglas have a considerable age difference of 25 years between them, they have shown that age is nothing but a number between two people who choose to love and appreciate one other for the rest of their lives.
In addition to sharing a life together, the pair also has the same birthdate, which is on September 25. Despite being at different stages of their life, Douglas, who is in his late 70s, and Zeta-Jones, who is just starting off in her 50s, are supportive of one another. Douglas is towards the end of his 70s, while Zeta-Jones is just beginning her 50s. It’s safe to say that Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have been through their fair share of ups and downs in their relationship, just like any other married couple. In the recent past, the pair has had to cope with loss, health concerns, and emotional turmoils, yet despite all of these challenges, they have managed to maintain their solid unit status as a couple.
In addition, the pair seems to have made every effort to maintain their relationship and family intact, despite the challenges that come with always being in the limelight. This is despite the fact that being in the spotlight may be challenging. This includes the choice that they made to leave the United States for more than a decade so that they could provide their children with the opportunity to develop in an environment that was more typical.
In November 2022, Zeta-Jones pondered on her relationship with her husband and said how much she loves being married to him, despite the “ups and downs” that they had experienced in their marriage. She said that she loves being married to him despite all that has happened in their marriage. She also responded to those who criticize their age difference of 25 years by providing the ideal reason for why they have been able to weather storms together for such a long time and why their romance has been able to survive.
The historical drama “The Darling Buds of May,” in which Zeta-Jones starred as Mariette Charlton, the oldest daughter of the Larkin family, catapulted her to prominence in the United Kingdom in the early 1990s. Zeta-Jones became a household name there. By the end of the decade, she had established a strong reputation in that region because to the leading part she played in “The Mask of Zorro.” The actress who appeared in “Chicago,” “Oceans Twelve,” and “No Reservations,” among other films, was ultimately awarded the prestigious Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in “Chicago.”
After being put in contact with one another by their common friends Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones first saw one another in person in 1998 at the Deauville Film Festival in Deauville, France. In September 2021, in honor of his wife’s birthday, Douglas shared a throwback photo on Instagram of the two of them from their first encounter together, along with the caption:
“It was during the Deauville Film Festival in 1998 that I had my first encounter with Catherine. I was surprised to see that our birthdays were exactly the same – ta-da! After that, I found out she was a golf enthusiast, and I knew that all of my dreams had come true. I couldn’t have asked for better fortune at this juncture in my life. I just lucked out. Her brilliance, her sense of humor, and her work ethic are all things that leave me in awe.
As soon as they met, Douglas, who was immediately taken with Zeta-Jones, decided to offer her a prophetic message. He said to TODAY, “I very likely committed a significant error. But I turned to her and told her, “I just want to tell you, I’m going to be the father of your children.” She looked at me like I was crazy. And when she stared at me, she replied, ‘I’ve heard a lot about you….’ I guess it’s all true! Good night.'”
Despite this, the two people in love were able to triumph over Douglas’s first swing-and-miss and be married in November of 2000. They had their first kid in August of 2000, a son they called Dylan Michael Douglas. Two years later, in April of 2003, they welcomed their second child, a daughter they named Carys Zeta-Douglas.
A few weeks after Zeta-Jones and Douglas celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on September 25, 2022, the publication The Telegraph was able to get down with her to get some insight into her relationship with Douglas. She stated that despite the fact that their relationship, like most others, has seen both good and terrible times, in the end, they have chosen to remain devoted to one another.
“It’s impossible for there not to be ups and downs if you live with the same person and wake up with them every day,” she added. “It’s impossible for there not to be ups and downs.”
After Douglas’s battle with tongue cancer in 2013, Zeta-Jones and Douglas went their separate ways for a short period of time. In addition, Zeta-Jones disclosed that she was suffering from bipolar disorder II, a disease for which she was sent to a mental facility in Connecticut in 2011 for a short period of time.
Zeta-Jones has said that her feelings for Douglas have not changed despite the difficulties they have faced together. “For over 25 years, Mike has been the first person I see when I wake up. I like being married, but when you get down to the nitty gritty, it’s a pretty wild thing to consider. The question, “Will you marry me?” She enthused, “Sure!” before adding, “But then you think about the Chanel purse you spent a fortune on, and actually I don’t really like it any more — I’ll put it up for resale.” She was referring to the purse that she had purchased from Chanel.
When asked why they have been together for such a long time in a profession that is not especially recognized for partnerships that endure, Catherine Zeta-Jones said that she and Michael Douglas are “just very good with one another, we respect each other, and I never really feel that he’s 25 years older than me.”
Regarding the topic of age, Catherine Zeta-Jones had the following to say about those who disapproved of her: “I remember people saying, ‘When you’re 50, he’s going to be 75.'” But that’s only a matter of mathematics.”
The pair has been married for close to 23 years at this point in time. That’s about the equivalent of a lifetime in Hollywood! Having said that, the couple has also been open and forthright about the challenges and difficulties they have had as a long-term marriage. In an interview with Us Weekly, Zeta-Jones revealed:
“I find it incomprehensible that you could remain with the same person for 18 years, especially if the relationship isn’t perfect every single day. They are not in any way. My mother and father have been married for 52 years, and over that time, I have seen the highs, the lows, and the ugly sides of marriage firsthand with them. Despite all of this, their relationship is stronger than ever.
In addition, Douglas acknowledged that he was not perfect and emphasized the need of “talking things out” with one’s significant other. He continued by saying, “It’s taken me a long time, but resentment is an easy thing to keep underneath the surface.” I believe that in the majority of cases, it is extremely beneficial to get things out sooner rather than later.
The lovebirds are continuing strong even after all this time. In January of 2023, Zeta-Jones uploaded a video on Instagram in which she can be seen having a wonderful time with Douglas as they are on a date. It was obvious that their love was just as strong at the ages of 53 and 78 as it had been when they first met more than two decades before, and the two looked absolutely stunning when they were together. Zeta-Jones wrote in the post’s caption:
“Despite the fact that I was born in Wales, I really like attending Scottish Burns Night! Thank you to my good buddy @theroseking and the most gorgeous girl in the world, my bestie @charleybluebell for creating the most magnificent evening and supporting the Clans and @bafta! Best date night!”
We can’t wait to hear about this happy couple’s next date night plans, because we just can’t wait to see them!