Nearly 25 Years Together
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have been married for almost 25 years, sharing both a high-profile marriage and a birthday on September 25. The couple met in 1998 at the Deauville Film Festival, got engaged in 1999, and tied the knot in November 2000. They have two children together: Dylan, 25, and Carys, 22.
Although the pair briefly separated in 2013, they reconciled a year later and have remained strong, frequently discussing their relationship in interviews.
A Competitive Household
In a recent interview with Hello! magazine, Zeta-Jones opened up about her competitive nature within the family:
“Yes I do. We all unfortunately… We all [do]. But it’s a healthy one.”
Douglas has echoed the importance of mutual effort in a relationship, telling The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2015:
“It can’t be a one-way street. But I’m crazy about her… every couple has their difficult times. The only problem is, as you well know, we’re all in the public eye, and it tends to get a little more exposed than most. We’re back stronger than ever.”
Birthday Celebrations
Last week, the couple celebrated their shared birthday, with Douglas posting a sweet Instagram tribute to Zeta-Jones after her appearance at the Celebrity Ryder Cup:
“To my birthday sister—what a joy celebrating another year with you! Congratulations on your spectacular game… Happy Birthday to the love of my life @catherinezetajones.”
Some fans found the phrase “birthday sister” confusing, joking about whether Douglas meant “wife” or “sister.” Zeta-Jones responded warmly:
“Happy birthday darling. I can’t think of anyone else to share a birthday with.”
She also posted her own tribute:
“Happy birthday Michael! Sharing this special day with you is once in a lifetime!”
Key Takeaway
Even after decades in the spotlight, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas maintain a strong and loving partnership, balancing the challenges of fame, family, and healthy competitiveness in their marriage.
