Given that they have been married for more than 20 years, Catherine
Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas continue to enjoy one of the most established
marriages in the entertainment industry. Zeta-Jones and Douglas have
demonstrated that age is just a number between two people who choose to love
and adore one other for the rest of their lives, despite having a large age
gap of 25 years.
The pair not only shares their life together but also a birthday on
September 25. Zeta-Jones turned 52, only entering her mid-fifties, while
Douglas turned 77, approaching his eighth decade on the globe.
Zeta-Jones and Douglas have experienced a number of challenges and moments
when their relationship wasn't quite pleasant, just like every other couple.
The pair has recently suffered with sorrow, health issues, and personal
anguish, yet they have managed to stick together as a solid
relationship.
Furthermore, the pair appears to have worked hard to maintain the strength
of their marriage and family in spite of the challenges that come with being
in the public eye all the time. This includes the choice they made to leave
the United States for more than ten years so that their kids may grow up in
a more typical setting.
Zeta-Jones and Douglas also commemorated their 21st wedding anniversary in
November 2021. This is a significant milestone for the entertainment sector.
Naturally, the pair has been questioned a lot about what makes their
marriage so strong. In an interview from April 2021, Zeta-Jones shared the
key to their long-lasting union. And Douglas has thought back on their
long-lasting friendship throughout the years. Zeta-Jones spoke candidly
about what makes her marriage to Douglas so solid in an article published in
The Wall Street Journal Magazine on April 5. Surprisingly, the answer is
rather straightforward: "First of all, we have a lot of fun together," she
said. Zeta-Jones also addressed their difference in ages, which has
frequently served as the basis for several tabloid tales throughout the
years.
It's no secret that my hubby is 25 years older than me. If there weren't
any ups and downs in a relationship, it wouldn't be considered natural,
Zeta-Jones continued. "Love and respect are constants. We genuinely enjoy
each other's company and have never, ever lost our sense of humor.
Regarding what constitutes a solid partnership, Douglas has his own
opinions.
"In my opinion, it's not taking your closest friends and family for
granted. Sometimes we put forth more effort for strangers than we do for
those who are closest to us. And I believe we're really fortunate to have a
great deal of respect for one another," Douglas said to Access in
2019.
In 1998, Douglas met his future wife for the first time at the French
Deauville Film Festival, where they had met through common friends Antonio
Banderas and Melanie Griffith. The actor speculates that their initial
meeting may have been tense. But ultimately they managed to make it
work.
According to TODAY, he stated, "I probably made a tremendous mistake."
However, I turned to face her and announced, "I just want to let you know,
I'm going to be the father of your children. I've heard a lot about you, she
added as she turned to face me. It must be true, after all! 'Good evening.'
Zeta-Jones and Douglas appear to have gotten along well enough since they
married on November 18, 2000, around two years later. They have two children
together: a son named Dylan and a daughter named Carys. Cameron Douglas, a
child from Douglas' first marriage to Diandra Luker, is also his
child.
Despite the fact that the 30-year marriage has seen its fair share of
difficulties, including Douglas' cancer diagnosis and a brief separation in
2013, the couple has always found a way to return to one another. In an
interview with the WSJ in April 2021, Zeta-Jones discussed how they had been
able to maintain their relationship despite the challenges they have faced
over the years.
"Unlike so many couples, my husband and I spend a lot of time together
since we've never had a stable 9 to 5 job. Either we are on or we are off.
Either I work 16 hours a day in real life, or I don't. Or maybe he's not
doing the same. We've spent a lot of time being simply the two of us
throughout our relationship. We raised our children for 12 years while
residing on the island of Bermuda. Our comedy is really timeless, and we
respect each other's space," she remarked.
Douglas and Zeta-Jones have made it a point to recognize one another
throughout the years. Zeta-Jones thanked her husband on the red carpet at
the 73rd Emmy Awards earlier this September for his lead actor in a comedy
nod.
According to People, Zeta-Jones stated, "I always want to see my husband
nominated on the red carpet, I've become a really proud wife."
Jason Sudeikis won the award for his portrayal in "Ted Lasso," defeating
Douglas, who was nominated for his part in "The Kominsky Method."
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