A Love Match Made in Golf: Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones Celebrate Joint Birthday
HOLLYWOOD'S POWER COUPLE CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF LOVE AND MARRIAGE
It's a love story for the ages! Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are still going strong after 25 years of marriage, and they're celebrating their joint birthdays in style. The couple, who tied the knot in 2000 at New York's iconic Plaza Hotel, have proven their doubters wrong with a marriage that's full of "love, fun, and learning" according to Catherine.
But it hasn't all been smooth sailing for the A-listers. In an exclusive interview with TheScholarlyNote.com last month, Catherine revealed that she's had to juggle her busy schedule filming Netflix's hit series Wednesday - where she plays the iconic Morticia Addams - with preparing to celebrate their milestone anniversary.
"We've been married 25 years, and it's something to celebrate," she gushed. "And they said it would never last!" The actress, who is also mom to Dylan, 25, and Carys, 22, with Michael, admitted that she'd be unable to take a break from her demanding filming schedule to mark the day itself.
However, the couple are determined to make up for lost time and have planned a special celebration around the holidays. "We're going to do a party around the holidays because I'll be shooting season three," Catherine revealed. "It's such a short period of time I have off."
Michael, who turned 81 on Thursday, sent his wife a sweet birthday message from one of their favorite shared spots - the golf course. "To my birthday sister—what a joy celebrating another year with you!" he wrote alongside a beaming selfie of the pair.
Catherine responded with her own heartfelt tribute, posting a series of candid snaps of the couple on Instagram. "Happy Birthday Michael! Sharing this special day with you is once in a lifetime!"
But it's not just their 25-year anniversary that's making headlines - the couple are also celebrating Catherine's 56th birthday. And judging by their sizzling selfie from their evening out, they're still going strong. "The night before birthday" read the caption on Catherine's sultry snap.
As they celebrate another year of love and marriage, fans can't help but wonder what secrets lie behind their long-lasting relationship. In an interview with TheScholarlyNote.com in 2023, Catherine opened up about the ups and downs of married life, including her struggles with bipolar disorder and Michael's battle with tongue cancer.
"It's impossible for there not to be ups and downs if you live with the same person and wake up with them every day," she reflected. "I've been waking up to Mike for nearly 25 years. I love being married but it's a crazy thing when you really think about it."
Despite their rollercoaster relationship, Catherine insists that they're just "very good with one another" and respect each other deeply. "I never really feel that he’s 25 years older than me," she laughed. "I remember people saying, 'When you’re 50, he's going to be 75.' Well, that's just maths!"
As the couple continues to defy age and prove their love is stronger than ever, we can't help but wonder - what's their secret? One thing's for sure: Michael and Catherine are living proof that true love does exist.
In related news, the couple were spotted in New York earlier this week as Catherine competed in the Celebrity Ryder Cup golf tournament at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale. Michael cheered her on from the sidelines, gushing about her "spectacular game" on social media. "Congratulations on your spectacular game at the Celebrity Ryder Cup. Happy Birthday to the love of my life @catherinezetajones," he wrote.
Catherine responded with a heartfelt message of her own: "Happy birthday darling❤️ I can’t think of anyone else to share a birthday with." The loved-up couple are clearly still smitten after all these years, and we can't wait to see what's next for this power couple!
