Given that they have been married for more than 20 years, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas continue to have one of the most established marriages in the entertainment industry. Zeta-Jones and Douglas have demonstrated that age is just a number between two adults who choose to love and adore one other for the rest of their lives, despite having a large age gap of 25 years.
The couple not only shares their lives together but also a birthday on September 25. Despite being at various stages of their lives—Zeta-Jones is in her 50s and Douglas is nearing the end of his 70s—the two are supportive of one another. Zeta-Jones and Douglas have experienced a number of challenges and moments when their relationship wasn’t exactly rosy, just like every other couple. The pair has recently suffered with sorrow, health issues, and personal anguish, but they have managed to stick together as a solid relationship.
Furthermore, the couple 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 shared a 22nd wedding anniversary in November 2022. The couple has unavoidably been questioned a lot about what keeps their marriage so strong, and it’s obvious that one of the reasons is that they always express their love and gratitude to one another and are delighted to do it on social media. Continue reading to find out more about their heartfelt notes and how Douglas honored his wife on their wedding anniversary.
When Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith introduced them in 1998 at the Deauville Film Festival in France, Douglas saw Zeta-Jones for the first time. With the description, “My first night meeting Catherine at the Deauville Film Festival in 1998,” Douglas shared a throwback photo of their first encounter on Instagram in honor of his wife Catherine’s birthday in September 2021. I discovered that she and I share the same birthday. Then, after learning that she enjoyed golf, I understood that all of my desires had come true. I’ve been fortunate in this stage of my life. I simply got lucky. Her knowledge, humor, and work ethic really inspire me.
The enamored Douglas made the decision to deliver a prophecy to Zeta-Jones as soon as they met. “I probably made a tremendous mistake,” he admitted to Today. However, as I turned to face her and told her, “I simply want to tell you, I’m going to be the father of your children,” she replied, “I’ve heard a lot about you. I suppose everything is true! ‘Good evening.’
The couple nevertheless overcame Douglas’ initial swing and miss and was hitched in November 2000. Dylan Michael Douglas, a boy, was their first child together in August 2000, and Carys Zeta-Douglas, a girl, was their second child together in April 2003.
Even a simple glance at Douglas’ Instagram profile demonstrates how much he values his family, as he consistently posts about birthdays, anniversaries, and accomplishments. The nice and lovingly written words that accompany the images of his lovely family clearly demonstrate the delight he feels in his children’s accomplishments as well as Zeta-Jones’ endeavors.
Douglas and Zeta-Jones shared a birthday on September 25, 2022, with the actor turning 78 and his spouse turning 53. On Instagram, Douglas posted a photo of himself and his wife blowing out the candles on a sizable, three-tiered cake that was decorated with a candle that read “25” to represent the anniversary. Douglas wrote on Facebook, “Thank you all for the thoughtful birthday wishes! Zeta-Jones wrote in the comments, “So much pleasure sharing my birthday with you. We adore you all. ”
A few days before, the actor had posted a different image of the joyful couple on vacation, with the caption: “Happy Birthday Catherine! I will always and forever love you.
On November 18, 2022, the couple will have been married for 22 years. Douglas posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his beloved wife to commemorate the occasion. Douglas wished Catherine a happy anniversary and included a collage of two photographs from their wedding day. I have loved you for #22 years, @catherinezetajones. Zeta-Jones answered with a brief yet impactful “Love you.”
Zeta-Jones reciprocated the heartfelt tribute in kind by sharing a photo of the two sharing a passionate kiss on a beautiful day on her own Instagram. The post’s caption read, “22 years and 1 day! I adore you, sweetheart. It’s in the little things. I wish you a happy anniversary. The actress had stated a few days previously that she was anticipating “a few date nights before year’s end” while Douglas was away on set. The sweet posts demonstrate how deeply in love these two still are. Here’s to the couple’s continued happiness for another 22 years, along with a few more date evenings.
Watch their sweet video below:
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