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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Catherine Zeta-Jones has been praised by fans as she uses her natural Welsh accent in an upcoming thriller series.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Oscar-winning actress and Wednesday star Catherine Zeta-Jones led the tributes to Tyler, saying her heart was "broken" with the news that "our dearest Bonnie Tyler has passed away".

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Oscar-winning actress and Wednesday star Catherine Zeta-Jones led the tributes to Bonnie Tyler earlier this month, saying her heart was "broken" with the news that "our dearest Bonnie Tyler has passed away".

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have dramatically decreased the asking price of their Hudson River home by $2.25 million—nearly two years after they listed it for $12 million.

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

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