Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones gives a rare interview on the subject of marriage with Michael Douglas and comments on the rumors of the crisis that have flared up again and again. She reveals more openly than ever what the secret of the success of their marriage is and what keeps the two stars together to this day.
Catherine Zeta-Jones, 51, rarely talks about her marriage to actor Michael Douglas, 76, which has made headlines for years. Despite wild rumors, the two Hollywood stars managed to build a happy relationship with each other and just recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.
Catherine Zeta-Jones: “Of course we have ups and downs, that’s normal”
In an interview with “Wall Street Journal”, she reveals details: “Love and respect” is the secret of her 20-year marriage to Michael Douglas. “We respect each other’s space and have the same never-ending sense of humor,” says Zeta-Jones in an interview. “We just have a lot of fun together. My husband is 25 years older than me, that’s no secret. Of course we have ups and downs, that’s normal for any relationship,” she says. “The constant is love and respect. We have never lost our sense of humor and enjoy each other’s company.”
Catherine Zeta-Jones: “Mutual freedom is very important in a marriage”
She continues: “My husband and I spend a lot of time together because, unlike many other couples, we have never had a job with regular working hours. I sometimes work 16 hours a day and then for a while not at all. The important thing is, that you give each other a lot of space, “continues Catherine. The couple married on November 18, 2000 and have two children together: son Dylan Douglas, 20, and daughter Carys Douglas, 17. Douglas is also the father of son Cameron Douglas, 42, from his first marriage to Diandra Luker, 65.
Sources used: People Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Instagram