Zeta-Jones

British

/ zɪːtə dʒəʃunz /

noun

Catherine , original name Catherine Jones . born 1969, Welsh actress, who made her name in the TV series The Darling Buds of May (1991–93) before starring in the films Traffic (2000), Chicago (2002), and Smoke and Mirrors (2004); married to the US actor Michael Douglas (born 1944)

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When they first put the dwelling on the market, Zeta-Jones told the Wall Street Journal that they no longer needed such an expansive abode, particularly after their two children had grown up and left home.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

However, when she spoke to the Journal about the Longmeadow listing, Zeta-Jones hinted that she and Douglas may have purchased another property in a much more exotic destination.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Douglas, 81, and Zeta-Jones, 56, first put their sprawling New York dwelling on the market in June 2024, less than five years after buying the historical property for just $4.5 million.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Women are rallying behind Oscar-winning actor Catherine Zeta-Jones after she faced criticism on social media over her looks at a recent red carpet event.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

"I love you today as I did then," Zeta-Jones, from Swansea, said in an Instagram post showing photos of the couple over the years.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

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