When it comes to Hollywood romances, one of the best couples that springs to mind is Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas.
Read on to learn all about their relationship; from how they met to their sweetest moments.
How did Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas meet?
In August 1998, at the Deauville American Film Festival, Danny DeVito introduced Catherine and Michael to each other.
The couple quickly began dating and on December 31, 1999, Michael popped the question.
Catherine obviously said yes.
The couple ultimately tied the knot on November 18, 2000, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Catherine and Michael did live apart for a brief period in 2013. At the time, a spokesperson for Catherine told US Weekly that she and Michael were “taking some time apart to evaluate and work on their marriage.”
They reconciled in 2014 though, and Michael told E! News that he and Catherine were “stronger than ever.”
As of November 2024, the couple are still together.
What’s the age difference between Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas?
Catherine and Michael actually share a birthday.
Catherine was born on September 25, 1969, while Michael was born on September 25, 1944.
This means Michael is exactly 25 years older than Catherine.
How many children do Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have together?
The couple are the proud parents of two children.
Catherine and Michael welcomed their son, Dylan Michael, in August 2000.
Their daughter, Carys Zeta, was born in April 2003.
Catherine and Michael’s sweetest moments:
Wedding throwback picture
In honour of their wedding anniversary, Michael took to Instagram and captioned this sweet throwback picture with, “24 years ago my darling; wow was I a lucky guy! Happy Anniversary Catherine!”
Instagram birthday photo
As mentioned, Catherine and Michael have the same birth date. For their birthday this year, the Chicago star wrote on Instagram, “Happy Birthday to Michael and to me!! This was us on our birthday 25 years ago! I love you with all my heart.”
2023 Cannes Film Festival
The couple attended the 2023 Cannes Film Festival with their daughter Carys.
76th Annual Golden Globe Awards
At the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, Michael sweetly kissed Catherine’s hand.
Kiss at the Hollywood Walk of Fame
When Michael was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018, he and Catherine shared a passionate kiss during the ceremony.
2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Catherine and Michael shared a look of love at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
2001 Laureus World Sports Awards
At the 2001 Laureus World Sports Awards, the couple gave serious old Hollywood couple vibes as they walked the red carpet.
Joint birthday in 1999
In 1999, Catherine and Michael were all smiles as they left their joint birthday party.
Early days in the romance
The couple attended a dinner together one month after they first met in 1998.
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