Catherine Zeta-Jones Under Fire: 'Creepy' Comment on Underage Fan Sparks Outrage
Catherine Zeta-Jones Under Fire for Creepy Comment About 12-Year-Old Fan
The Queen of Hollywood, Catherine Zeta-Jones, has sparked outrage with a recent comment that left fans gagging in shock. The Welsh actress, 55, made the cringe-worthy remark during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers last week, where she was promoting her hit Netflix series Wednesday.
In a conversation about gaining a new generation of fans, Catherine revealed that she had met a 12-year-old boy while playing golf with her husband Michael Douglas, 80. She quipped, "When I'm 70, this cute little boy will be like 33." The audience erupted into laughter, but the comment quickly went viral on social media, with many critics condemning it as creepy and inappropriate.
Seth Meyers tried to salvage the situation by joking, "As long as you know not to give them your number when they're 12," but the damage was already done. Fans took to Twitter, TikTok, and other platforms to express their disgust at Catherine's words, with some calling it a "wild" comment that crossed a line.
One fan wrote, "That twelve y/o boy comment was frickin wild... I'm not liking the 'oh he'll be 30 by that time' comment. I don't think it was appropriate." Another added, "It's creepy. Who has these thoughts when they have an interaction with a 12-year-old?" A third person chimed in, "I'm more perplexed by why Seth Meyers went along with it - someone should've said this isn't okay."
Catherine and her husband Michael Douglas have been married for 25 years, despite the significant age gap. The couple tied the knot in 2000, and their union has been subject to scrutiny over the years. However, Catherine has always maintained that their relationship is full of love and fun.
In an interview with The Sun last month, she celebrated their quarter-century milestone, saying, "We've been married 25 years, it's something to celebrate. And they said it would never last!" She also reflected on the challenges they have faced as a couple, including Michael's battle with tongue cancer in 2010 and her own diagnosis with bipolar disorder.
Catherine has spoken publicly about the ups and downs of marriage, saying that it's impossible not to have disagreements when you live with someone every day. In an interview with The Telegraph in 2023, she said, "It's like living with a roommate, but also having sex with them... You get used to each other's quirks and habits."
Despite the controversy surrounding her recent comment, Catherine remains unapologetic about her approach to life and love. When asked if she thought her remark was creepy, she simply shrugged it off, saying that some people might think so, but she meant no harm.
The incident has sparked a wider debate about ageism and power dynamics in relationships. While some have come to Catherine's defense, arguing that she was just joking, others are concerned about the message her words send to young fans who look up to her as a role model.
As one fan aptly put it, "Girl, just stop." It seems like Catherine Zeta-Jones still has a lot to learn about what is and isn't acceptable in today's society.
