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How Old is Michael Douglas? Actor Opens Up About Marriage and Infidelity

Michael Douglas, 82, reflects on his decades-long career and personal life, including his marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones and past infidelity.

By FlashFeed Newsroom · Updated · Based on reporting from 4 outlets
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Michael Douglas, the 82-year-old actor, has been married to Catherine Zeta-Jones for 26 years. In his new memoir, One Helluva Ride, he opens up about their brief separation in 2013 and how they reconciled.

A pair, introduced during filming of 'The Mask of Zorro' in 1998, opted to pause their romantic connection in August 2013. Douglas attributed the break to his tongue cancer diagnosis and Zeta-Jones' bipolar diagnosis.

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Despite their challenges, the couple has seemingly reconciled and remains together. Douglas has also spoken about his past infidelity, admitting to ending relationships with five women when he started dating Zeta-Jones in the late 1990s.

In his autobiography, Douglas notes that his life transformed upon meeting Catherine and starting a family, with him describing a profound change.

Why it matters

Readers care about the personal lives of their favorite celebrities, and Michael Douglas' openness about his marriage and infidelity is a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of a long-lasting relationship.

What's next

Michael Douglas' memoir, One Helluva Ride, is out now and offers a candid look at his life and career.

How the story unfolded

  1. E! Online Michael Douglas Broke Up With 5 Women for Catherine Zeta-Jones Romance
  2. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Michael Douglas reflects on marriage 'time out' with Catherine Zeta-Jones
  3. Entertainment Weekly Michael Douglas reflects on ‘incredibly difficult’ separation from wife Catherine Zeta-Jones
  4. InStyle Michael Douglas Opens Up About His Brief Separation From Catherine Zeta-Jones

Read the original reporting

How we made this brief: FlashFeed brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.

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