Catherine Zeta-Jones is a film actress, repeatedly recognized as “the most beautiful woman on the planet” and who managed to star in more than 35 films during her busy life.
The beautiful film star of Welsh origin, who fell in love with audiences after the release of The Mask of Zorro, is distinguished by her enormous work ethic and, at the age of 50, continues to successfully act in films and commercials, and also manages to maintain her own page on Instagram, where she posts a huge number of interesting personal and family stories. photographs.
Biography and personal life
Catherine Zeta-Jones (photos highlight her natural beauty) was born at the end of September 1969 in Wales, England. The house of the parents of the future actress was located on the shore of the bay, and many years later, the movie star would call it “the best place on Earth,” where she would try to spend as much time as possible and take a break from hard work.
From the age of 4, little Katherine enjoyed performing in front of audiences, reciting poetry and singing religious songs. The girl was predicted to have a future as a movie star, but at the age of 5, the baby almost died due to serious problems with the trachea.
In memory of the operation that saved her life, Katherine was left with a small scar on her neck, which she persistently refused to polish, leaving it as a memory of “the frailty and transience of life.” From the age of 10, Katherine became a regular participant in theater performances, and at the age of 14 she appeared on stage in Pajama Party, after which she received a permanent job in the theater. Having quickly graduated from school, the girl went to conquer London, where 2 years later she became a regular heroine of popular TV shows. The girl got her first screen role in “42nd Street,” where she successfully replaced the main character.
The director liked Katherine’s work so much that he invited the girl to stay in the project until its completion, and then helped the actress get a job in the French “Scheherazade.” In 1991, the girl appeared in “The Sweet Buds of May,” where she played the role of Marietta Larkin, and 2 years later, the already popular actress in England went to Hollywood to film “Young Indiana Jones” and “Catherine the Great.” Tired of the importunity of British reporters, Katherine decided to move to America, where in 1996 she played the main female role in the television project Titanic.
Catherine Zeta-Jones. Photo of the actress in the role of Elena De La Vega,
The film was not remembered by the audience, but Katherine’s performance captivated Steven Spielberg, who, without auditioning, approved the actress for the role of Elena De La Vega, the main character of “The Mask of Zorro.” Katherine justified the trust placed in her by learning to fencing and dancing beautifully, and her duet with Antonio Banderas was incredibly loved by the audience and brought the actress worldwide popularity.
After the first film, Katherine starred in The Legend of Zorro and then appeared in:
- in "Trap";
- in The Haunting of Hill House;
- in "Traffic";
- in "Fanatic".
In 2000, the actress played the role of the luxurious killer Velma Kelly, the main character of the acclaimed musical Chicago, in which Katherine not only sang brilliantly, but also starred in many acrobatic acts while she was 4 months pregnant. The actress’s work was appreciated not only by the audience, but also by critics, who awarded Katherine an Academy Award. Zeta-Jones went up on stage to receive her well-deserved Oscar 2 weeks before giving birth and, with tears in her eyes, thanked the Academy for the prize that she had dreamed of all her adult life.
In 2003, Katherine starred as a marriage swindler in Intolerable Cruelty, meeting George Clooney on the set, and then played the role of a French government agent in Ocean's 12, where she became Brad Pitt's partner and lover. In 2007, the actress participated in “Taste of Life.” For the role of the chef, Katherine, who was used to getting used to the job, worked for a month in a real cafe, and when asked by visitors about her resemblance to the star, she answered that she knew about it very well.
In 2009, Zeta-Jones appeared in Babysitter, where she played the role of a woman whose lover was a man 13 years younger, and then appeared in a series of other films, including City of Vice, A Man in Great Demand " and "Red 2". After taking a two-year break from her career in 2015, Katherine returned to the big screen in Dad's Army, followed by Feud. Since 2018, the actress played the main role in The Godmother of Cocaine, and then participated in the musical Cleo, which told the story of Cleopatra and Queen America.
For more than 20 years, Katherine has been married to Hollywood legend Michael Douglas, whom she met in 1998. The future spouses met at a party held in honor of the private screening of The Mask of Zorro. Michael was invited by his friend, Antonio Banderas, and the famous womanizer decided to hit on the beautiful actress. Having sat down with the girl, Douglas said that she was so beautiful that he would dream of naming her the mother of his children, which literally melted the wounded heart of the actress who had recently experienced a painful breakup.
Despite Katherine’s sympathy, for a long time she did not agree to a relationship with Douglas, who was married to Dianra Looker, who persistently pursued the girl for 5 months. In the end, the persistent suitor, who by that time had not lived with his still official wife for about 3 years, settled all the financial issues of the divorce and in 1999 officially introduced Katherine as his future wife. The actor was 25 years older than his beloved, but this did not stop the couple from having a luxurious wedding in 2000, and four months later becoming the parents of little Dylan. In 2003, the couple had a daughter.
Knowing Douglas's reputation, the actress insisted on signing a prenuptial agreement, under the terms of which, in the event of a divorce, she received compensation amounting to $3 million for each year of marriage. Since 2010, a difficult series of illnesses began in the family of actors, the first of which was throat cancer, which was discovered in Michael. Katherine spent a year next to her husband, supporting him in everything, and then she herself became a victim of bipolar disorder caused by constant nervous tension. A year after the treatment, the attacks recurred, requiring resumption of therapy, and in 2013, Douglas, unable to bear the problems, decided to separate from his wife.
The intention of divorce, loudly voiced by the actor, was nevertheless only words, and a few months later the couple faced off, and in 2020 they celebrated their 20th anniversary of marriage.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones
(English: Catherine Zeta-Jones) was born on September 25, 1969 in Wales (UK). Catherine's father owned a confectionery factory, they lived in a small fishing village in Wales. In honor of her grandmothers, the girl received two names - Katherine and Zeta (the second name became part of the surname). The unusual name Zeta had its own history - “Zeta” was the name of the ship on which my grandmother’s grandfather sailed...
From the age of four, Katherine sang, danced, performed in the local Catholic church, and from the age of 10 she played small roles in the theater. The turning point came when Katherine was 14 years old - television crews came to the town, attracting young people and teenagers to film. The producers were fascinated by Katherine and invited her to London. A new stage in the girl’s life has begun.
Katherine first made her theater debut in the musical 42nd Street. A few years later, she was invited to films - Zeta-Jones’s first role was the role of Scheherazade in the film “1001 Nights” by the French director Philippe de Brocq.
After the release of the series “Lovely Buds of May,” real fame came to Katherine, and the ambitious girl went to Hollywood. There we had to start everything over again, with small roles, with television series...
Gradually, Katherine’s career, as they say, “gained momentum.” Directors such as Steven Spielberg and Martin Campbell began to invite her. After the release of The Mask of Zorro, she became famous in America.
Now Catherine Zeta-Jones's fees are measured in millions of dollars, and her filmography includes more than 30 roles, including the most famous in the films: “Trap” (1999), “America’s Sweethearts” (2001), “Chicago” (2002), “Unbearable” Cruelty" (2003), "Ocean's Twelve" (2004), "The Legend of Zorro" (2005), "Taste of Life" (2007), "Vegas Fortune" (2012), "Side Effect" (2013), "Feud" (2017) and others.
In 2003, she won an Oscar and BAFTA Award for Supporting Actress in the Musical Chicago, and is also an MBE and recipient of two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
The actress is married. In 2000, Michael Douglas proposed to her (by the way, he was born on the same day as Katherine, only 25 years earlier). He gave Catherine very original gifts: for example, when she won the British Tap Dance Championship, Michael presented her with a luxurious cake decorated with heeled shoes. Katherine's engagement ring cost $2 million, and the wedding took place at the Plaza Hotel in New York. The couple has two children.
Currently, in addition to filming films, Catherine Zeta-Jones is the owner of her own film company, which she founded in her native Wales.
Figure parameters and appearance
Catherine Zeta-Jones (a photo of the movie star in a luxurious pink outfit can be seen in Allure magazine) is a dark-haired, beautiful actress, of British origin in 1998 recognized as “The Most Beautiful Woman on the Planet”, according to People magazine, and then repeatedly confirmed this flattering rank.
Figure parameters:
| Height | 170 cm |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Chest-waist-hips | 94-63,5-92 |
| Bust volume | 3 |
| Bust size | 95C |
| Clothing size | 6 (US) or 36 (EU) |
| Foot size | 9 (US) |
| Hair color | Dark chestnut |
| Eye color | Light brown |
| Nationality | Englishwoman |
| Appearance type | European |
Loyalty
Catherine Zeta-Jones is perhaps the only Hollywood actress who has not been involved in a series of sex scandals and high-profile divorces. Until the age of 30, according to journalists, she walked quietly and honestly until she met Michael, who is old enough to be her father. But, despite all the assurances of an imminent breakup, the couple, in spite of envious people, has remained together for many years.
How has it changed over time?
Catherine Zeta-Jones (photos of the actress were successfully used to promote the Elizabeth Arden Inc. and T-Mobile brands) at the age of 50 is actively acting in films and is deservedly proud of her luxurious appearance and figure. Still remaining one of the most beautiful women in the world, the movie star diligently keeps in shape and actively works in cinema and advertising, receiving at least 5 million US dollars for a few minutes of airtime.
The star, who denies plastic surgery, has changed little over time, gaining only a little charm, elegance and maturity.
Although age-related changes are noticeable on the movie star’s face, her figure still retains its slimness and pleasant elasticity, and the star’s luxurious shape can cause curls in both women of her age and younger actresses. A few years ago, Catherine Zeta-Jones appeared with a face that looked like a frozen wax mask and became clear evidence of the negative effects of Botox. Over time, the imperfections disappeared, and Katherine herself apparently changed surgeons, regaining her natural facial expressions and natural beauty.
Plastic surgery
Catherine Zeta-Jones carefully hides information about her plastic surgery. The actress has a good attitude towards modern cosmetology, but believes that you should not get carried away with plastic surgery.
The movie star, who denies aesthetic medicine for herself, nevertheless, judging by her early photos, made at least 4 corrections:
- The actress's first operation was rhinoplasty, which allowed her to lift and narrow the tip of her nose. Katherine underwent the procedure in her youth, becoming one of the leading actresses of British television.
- The second was blepharoplasty, which removed the overhang of the upper eyelid and allowed the actress to become the owner of an almond-shaped eye shape. Together with the actress’s favorite false eyelashes, the result of the operation had a stunning effect, giving Catherine an alluring and bewitching look.
- The movie star was able to cope with ptosis of the lower part of her face using a lift with gold threads, which outlined the oval and improved the facial frame. In her interviews, the actress also notes that she is planning a contour facelift, which can significantly improve her appearance and remove excess skin.
- The actress, who has naturally small breasts in her youth, corrected the defect by inserting size B implants into the mammary glands, which significantly corrected the volume of the mammary glands to a larger extent. Additional volume of the actress's breasts was added by 2 subsequent pregnancies, which were followed by surgery to tighten slightly sagging mammary glands.
Appearance after plastic surgery
Catherine Zeta-Jones persistently denies any adjustments to her appearance, saying that her radiant youthful appearance is the result of genetics and careful self-care. Aesthetic medicine specialists do not believe the actress, noting that her natural face and body are significantly improved after adjustments, but the passion for Botox did not do any good at all, turning her face into a frozen mask. Fortunately, the actress realized the problem in time and refused botulinum toxin injections.
Family
At the age of 30, Katherine remained an enviable Hollywood bride, and in 1998, at one of the film festivals, she met her destiny - actor Michael Douglas. Two years later, the star couple legalized their relationship and remain together to this day.
Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas became an example of fidelity in relationships in Hollywood, but in 2013 the media reported that Michael was leaving his wife, unable to tolerate her constant depression.
But after a short pause, the actors resumed their relationship again, and photographs of the star family again appeared on the covers of magazines, refuting rumors of divorce.
The star couple has two children, son Dylan, born in 2000, and daughter Catherine Zeta, born in 2003.
Cosmetology procedures
Catherine Zeta-Jones (photos of the actress in a swimsuit can be seen on her Instagram), like most actresses, is a regular client of spa salons, trying to visit a cosmetologist at least 2 times a month.
To care for her face, the movie star chooses only time-tested techniques, including:
- vacuum facial cleansing combined with peeling and serum;
- manual and lymphatic drainage massage of the face, neck and décolleté;
- microdermabrasion, erasing imperfections and fine wrinkles from the face;
- vitamin injections and biorevitalization, nourishing and moisturizing tissues, as well as fighting wrinkles.
One of the actress’s destructive hobbies was Botox, which not only eliminated deep wrinkles, but also made the actress the owner of an almost waxy face-mask. Having gone too far with injections in 2015, Katherine became much more careful about botulinum toxin, opting for hyaluronic acid and massage, which were not capable of disturbing facial expressions.
Personal life
Arriving in Hollywood, the aspiring actress did not think about anything other than her career. When the first successes began to appear, the young beauty had many fans and the girl could not resist. The first significant man in Catherine Zeta-Jones's personal life was journalist John Leslie, with whom the girl planned to build a family. John also had serious plans to marry him. The couple began to prepare for the wedding, but the process stopped - Leslie found out about the bride’s betrayal and the couple suddenly broke up. After which Zeta-Jones's popularity grew and with this the number of men in the actress's life increased.
“The Mask of Zorro” - this film is the most significant in the star’s career. The girl was accepted into this film without an audition, all thanks to the fact that the actress’s talent was noticed by Steven Spielberg at the premiere of the short film series “Titanic.” It brought not only enormous success, but also helped Catherine Zeta-Jones start a family. In 1998, Antonio Banderas invited Michael Douglas to the presentation of the film “The Mask of Zorro.” It was here that Douglas met the star. He charmed her with his gallantry, and she charmed him with her unearthly beauty. It was on this evening that Michael was frank and admitted that he would like to become the husband and father of Katherine's children. The actress did not hide who she was dating and accepted the actor’s gifts and courtship.
The actress did not hide the fact that she was incredibly happy, but her joy was overshadowed by the marital status of her common-law husband, Zeta-Jones. Douglas was married, although he had not been married for more than three years, and the divorce was slowing down the legal process—the ex-wife demanded half of the actor’s fortune.
In 1999, news appeared that Katherine had gotten married, and a year later the press was full of news about the birth of a son in the Douglas family. Four months later, the couple celebrated a magnificent wedding in New York. In the spring of 2003, the couple had a daughter, Caris.
The actress claims that she fell in love with Michael at first sight, and when she found out that they had the same date of birth - September 25, she was convinced that she had met fate. Journalists are often interested in the age difference between the couple, which is 25 years, but the actress only smiles in response, not attaching importance to the numbers.
2010 became a difficult year for the couple; the father of the family was diagnosed with throat cancer, the actress did not leave her sick husband for a whole year and the illness subsided. But stress and overwork affected Katherine’s health; she began to develop mental problems, which forced her to undergo treatment.
Three years later, Zeta-Jones almost divorced her husband. Douglas filed for divorce, arguing that he was tired of his wife’s constant depression and hysterics. But the divorce process did not take place, the spouses managed to improve their relationship.
Beauty secrets
Catherine Zeta-Jones (photos of the actress in the image of a mythical nymph appeared in the Tatler UK magazine) in addition to professional care, also carefully takes care of her beauty on her own, believing that in order to look good it is not necessary to have a huge amount of cosmetics at home. The actress, a survivor of biopolar disorder, pointedly notes that beauty always comes from within, and in order to look good, you just need to get enough sleep and always keep a smile.
Facial care
Catherine Zeta-Jones considers herself a fan of ancient, folk beauty recipes and although she uses modern and expensive cosmetics, she still prefers natural products that are at hand to achieve modern cosmetology. A fan of natural cosmetics, several times a month she applies a mask made from a mixture of strawberry pulp and pineapple to her face, which allows her to moisturize, nourish and heal the tissues, as well as even out her complexion. The movie star uses the exact same mixture to whiten his teeth.
From modern cosmetics, Catherine chose:
- Le Metier de Beaut face and décolleté cream;
- Natura Bisse Diamond Extreme moisturizing cream with sea shrimp extract, which helps restore skin elasticity;
- Argan oil;
- fabric face masks sold in pharmacies.
Despite the fact that the actress’s face appears on posters of various cosmetic brands, Catherine herself does not use this cosmetics, preferring natural products that are always at hand.
Body care
The actress also tries to take care of her body using natural products, and calls her homemade honey scrub the secret to the beauty of her skin. Several times a week, the movie star mixes coarse salt and viscous honey together, and then applies the mixture to a slightly damp, clean body. According to Katherine, leave the mixture on the skin until it hardens, and then gently rinse it off with water. After this procedure, the skin acquires luxurious softness and smoothness, and tissue elasticity also increases significantly.
Hair care
At the beginning of her career, the actress had long dark hair, which she then had to cut a little. For many years, Katherine has been wearing a voluminous hairstyle that allows her hair to flow freely over her shoulders, and for hair care she uses sulfate-free shampoos, conditioner and a homemade beer mask. According to the movie star, the secret to her shiny, healthy hair lies in regularly applying a mixture of honey and beer to her curls, which the actress prepares in a ratio of 2:10.
2-3 times a week, Katherine applies a mixture of 2 tablespoons of honey and 10 tablespoons of beer to the roots of her hair, rubs in thoroughly, and then distributes the consistency along the entire length of the strands. You need to leave the cosmetics on for about 30 minutes, and then you need to rinse them thoroughly with water. After applying the mask, the actress rinses her hair with herbal infusion or rose water. According to the movie star, for several days after using the mask, it smells like “a bee from a bar,” but the hair acquires a beautiful and healthy shine. Another movie star rule is no tight elastic bands that can damage your strands.
Only loose styling or updo hairstyle secured with hairpins.
Secrets of being slim
Catherine Zeta-Jones has always been outraged by the Hollywood fashion for thinness. The actress, distinguished by her feminine curves, is very proud of her figure, and in one of her interviews, Katherine admitted that diets simply scare her, since she herself can eat more than her weight in Wales on weekends in one meal. The actress had to limit her diet only after giving birth, in order to quickly get in shape. The rest of the time, Katherine eats a reasonable diet, but never goes hungry. As a child, the movie star did gymnastics and was very friendly with little ballerinas, from whom she learned how dangerous anorexia can be.
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Sport
The actress abandoned gymnastics, which she was forced to do as a child at the behest of her parents, as soon as she reached adulthood, and went to the gym for the first time only after her first birth. Gradually becoming addicted to exercise, the actress began working out on exercise machines at least 3 times a week, and also found her true passion - golf. For more than 10 years, Katherine has been playing golf professionally and does it with real passion, and, according to fitness trainers, only the sport that is practiced regularly can bear fruit, so training must be turned into a hobby.
Photoshoot
Photographs of Catherine Zeta-Jones can be found in a huge number of fashion magazines.
On assignments from photographers, the actress either turned into a sinner, or became a princess from Through the Looking Glass, or simply advertised clothes for various fashion brands:
- In 1998, in a photo shoot with Michael Williams, the actress appeared as a repentant sinner, posing during filming with a crown of thorns on her head.
- In 1999, Catherine tried on the role of a fairy fairy for Tatler UK, wearing a luxurious lilac, airy outfit.
- In the same year, according to the idea of the photographer Alberto Tolot, Katherine copied the image of a provincial girl in a short shiny dress, which became the decoration of Movieline.
- In 2000, Michael O'Neill conducted a photo shoot with the actress based on Through the Looking Glass, beautifully playing with light and shadow during filming.
After 2000, the actress’s career began the era of fashion magazines Vogue, Glamor, Women’s Health, Allure and Magazine, for which the movie star dressed up in furs and designer outfits, wore short shiny dresses and body-hugging sweaters. As a model, Katherine worked with brands "Elizabeth Arden Inc." and T-Mobile. The actress also had erotic photo shoots in which she posed in lingerie, a swimsuit, or completely naked.
Love wins
A short break in the actress’s career was associated with her husband’s illness. In 2010, Michael was diagnosed with throat cancer, and Katherine broke all contracts, stopped appearing in public, becoming a nurse for her husband, supporting him during a difficult period.
It so happened that, under the influence of general revelations, Catherine Zeta Jones' husband Michael Douglas was also accused of sexual harassment of young actresses, but Catherine fully defended her husband. Now they are both active participants in the movement against sexual harassment.
Achievements and interesting facts
Catherine Zeta-Jones is an Oscar winner who brilliantly played the role of the “killer” beauty singer Velma Kelly and one of the most beloved film actresses in the world, having starred in 37 films during her career and become:
- 2-time winner of the Screen Actors Guild Award;
- winner of the British Academy Film Award;
- 2-time Golden Globe and Saturn nominee.
Interesting facts about the actress:
- The film star's father is a simple pastry chef who once won £100,000 in the lottery. With this money, the actress's parents bought a house near the bay and a bakery for the father of the family.
- The prefix "Zeta" is the name of the ship on which Catherine's grandmother sailed from Ireland to Wales.
- The actress has a very beautiful voice and at the beginning of her career she recorded several songs and also won the children's singing competition “Junior Star Trai”.
- The actress has a small scar on her neck, left in memory of an operation performed on the trachea at the age of 5 years.
- The actress and her husband, Michael Douglas, were born on the same day, September 25, but with a difference of 25 years. During their acquaintance, the young actress made a huge impression on the famous womanizer, and although she herself was very interested in him, she did not show it. The girl tormented her lover for about six months, during which Douglas finally resolved all the problems in his previous marriage.
- According to the terms of the marriage contract between Katherine and her husband, in the event of a divorce due to her husband’s infidelity, the actress receives compensation at the rate of $3 million for each year of marriage.
- Katherine became a real caregiver for her husband while he was being treated for throat cancer. The stress that accompanied the whole situation negatively affected the actress’s psyche, causing the appearance of bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, Douglas did not behave so selflessly, and in 2013 he announced his intention to divorce, tired of his wife’s depression. Fortunately, the marriage was saved.
- The actress spends a lot of time visiting for charitable purposes, dealing with the problems of disabled children. During one of the auctions, Katherine sold her Elena De La Vega costume, and transferred the proceeds from the sale to the account of a foundation dedicated to combating the spread of HIV infection.
- The actress’s favorite film is “Gone with the Wind.”
- Katherine hates cooking, but she loves to eat delicious food.
Catherine Zeta-Jones is the most beautiful woman in the world and one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood, known not only for her striking roles, but also for her 20-year marriage to actor and member of the legendary acting family Michael Douglas. The dark-haired beauty with striking features became one of the movie stars all over the world, and her photographs on the posters invariably promised the film huge success and big box office receipts. In the last few years, the actress, who survived family troubles and a serious illness, like a phoenix, has been reborn from the ashes, becoming one of the highest paid movie stars in the world, receiving simply astronomical sums for her work.
