Who all has catherine zeta-jones been married to

As Michael Douglas celebrates his 80th birthday, his legacy in Hollywood is undeniable. From his Oscar-winning performance in Wall Street to his iconic roles in Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct, Michael has been a legend of the industry for over fifty years, earning acclaim as both an actor and producer.

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But beyond the silver screen, one of his greatest success stories is his steadfast relationship with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones. Catherine and Michael's love is a Hollywood success story in a world of glitz, glam, and short-lived romances. When they first met, Michael was already a household name; Catherine was quickly becoming a rising star in Hollywood after The Mask of Zorro, and sparks flew instantly.

Through career highs, personal challenges, a brief split and Michael's battle with cancer, the two have remained steadfast, proving that they can go the distance. The pair will have been married for 24 years in November, and share two children: Dylan, 24 , and Carys, It was love at first sight for Michael on the fateful day he met his future wife.

He had seen her incredible performance as Elena Montero in The Mask of Zorro alongside Antonio Banderas and asked his publicist to set him up with the Welsh beauty. The legendary actor then boldly told Catherine, "You know, I'm going to be the father of your children," to which she promptly shut him down. Later, in a speech at the Paley Center for American Media , Michael laughed incredulously at his younger self for telling her he would father her children.

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Michael cleverly followed that up with a bouquet of roses waiting for her when she went to film on a remote Scottish island shortly after their meeting; the gesture worked, and the pair quickly fell in love. Michael was 54 when he first met Catherine; he had been married from until to wife Diandra Luker, with whom he shares a son, Cameron. Catherine was 29 years old at the time, but age was just a number for the loved-up pair.

The Chicago actress spoke to WSJ Magazine about the age gap in , revealing how their relationship succeeds despite the challenges they face. The constant is love is respect.