Catherine Zeta-Jones

Date of Birth: September 25, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress renowned for her versatility and talent in both film and stage productions. Born and raised in Swansea, Wales, she began her career on stage at a young age before transitioning to television and film. She gained international fame with her role in “The Mask of Zorro” (1998) alongside Antonio Banderas and Anthony Hopkins. Zeta-Jones continued to build her filmography with notable performances in “Entrapment” (1999), “Traffic” (2000), and “Chicago” (2002), the latter of which earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In addition to her film career, Zeta-Jones has also been successful on the stage. She won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway revival of “A Little Night Music” in 2010. Her marriage to actor Michael Douglas has also kept her in the public eye, and together they have two children. Zeta-Jones is admired not only for her acting skills but also for her elegance and beauty, making her a frequent subject of media attention.

5 Interesting Facts about Catherine Zeta-Jones

1. Catherine Zeta-Jones was named after her grandmothers, Zeta-Jones (her paternal grandmother) and Catherine Fair (her maternal grandmother).

2. She started her career in the entertainment industry at a very young age, performing in the West End production of “Annie” when she was just 9 years old.

3. Zeta-Jones is a trained singer and dancer, having studied musical theatre at the Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick, London.

4. She was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2010 for her services to film and charity.

5. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas share the same birthday, September 25, but Douglas is 25 years her senior.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Catherine Zeta-Jones

1. “I like women who look like women. I hated grunge. No one’s more feminist than me, but you don’t have to look as if you don’t give a damn.”

2. “For marriage to be a success, every woman and every man should have her and his own bathroom. The end.”

3. “In Hollywood, a girl’s virtue is much less important than her hairdo.”

4. “If my revelation of having bipolar II has encouraged one person to seek help, then it is worth it. There is no need to suffer silently, and there is no shame in seeking help.”

5. “I’m not the kind of person to meet someone and think, ‘Oh, I’m going to be friends with you.’ I don’t click that way. It takes me a while.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Catherine Zeta-Jones’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $150 million.

Children

Catherine Zeta-Jones has two children with her husband, Michael Douglas: 1. Dylan Michael Douglas, born August 8, 2000. 2. Carys Zeta Douglas, born April 20, 2003.