Michael Douglas is now married to an actress in his second marriage, while his first wife, also involved in show business, continues to captivate people with her stunning beauty. Check out her photos.
Michael Douglas is a renowned actor and producer known for iconic roles in films like “Wall Street,” “Fatal Attraction,” and “Basic Instinct.” He won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Gordon Gekko in “Wall Street” and has also produced films like “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
Michael met his second wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, through his successful career in Hollywood. During an interview, he once reflected on their first meeting, sharing that they were introduced at the Deauville Film Festival in 1998.
“At our first meeting I told Catherine that I was going to be the father of her children,” he revealed. Asked if it was a pickup line or whether he knew that for sure, Douglas answered, “At that point, I didn’t know. We had cocktails that evening and obviously, it took me a few drinks to tell her that.
When asked how Catherine reacted, the film star shared she told him that she had heard a lot about him. Although he made a bold statement that evening, it ultimately turned out to be prophetic.
The couple married in November 2000 and has since welcomed two children together, Dylan and Carys Douglas. In an April 2024 interview, the family man opened up about the experience of parenting in his 70s.
He shared that it has made him a better father, despite sometimes being mistaken for his children’s grandfather. Reflecting on a moment at his children’s university, the 79-year-old actor humorously recalled, “This is not grandfather’s day, this is parents’ day. I say, ‘I am a parent!’ That was a rough one.”
Michael also acknowledged that being part of a second family with Catherine has helped him grow as a father, admitting he faced struggles during his first marriage. Now raising Dylan, 23, and Carys, 20, from his marriage to Catherine, he described the journey as a “good ride.”
Their relationship, marked by mutual admiration and respect, has been one of Hollywood’s enduring love stories. Even their age gap hasn’t been a factor as the “Zorro” actress is over two decades younger than him.
When asked whether he has concerns about his daughter Carys potentially marrying an older man like her mother did, Michael admitted that, based on her experiences so far, it’s a possibility. “Her father is an older guy, so that could very well be. People follow the patterns, so she might be attracted to older guys. Not the worst thing that can happen, by the way,” said the filmmaker.
Michael noted that his wife is 25 years younger than him and expressed that he’s a much better husband now than he would have been 25 years earlier. Despite having a harmonious marriage, Michael, who was previously diagnosed with throat cancer, and Catherine, who has bipolar II disorder, have faced challenging times together.
In August 2013, insiders reported that the couple had separated, as the stress from each of their diagnoses had put a strain on their 13-year marriage. Catherine’s publicist at the time revealed that the couple had decided to separate in order to “evaluate and work on their marriage.”
Their separation was brief, as the couple soon called off their divorce and reunited. After their reconciliation, reports revealed that Catherine was “on top of the world.” Friends shared that, after living apart, the pair decided to work on their marriage, with Michael moving back into their New York home. Michael has been married to Catherine for 25 years.
His first marriage to film producer Diandra Luker lasted a little over two decades. AmoMama featured side-by-side photos of him with both of his wives, sparking comparisons among readers about the appearances of his first wife and his current spouse.
