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Michael Douglas addressed his marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones during a recent interview, mentioning their brief separation in 2013 and reassuring that they are now "in good shape." The couple married in 2000 and has been together for 25 years, sharing two children. Both actors have publicly expressed their enduring love on social media recently, with Zeta-Jones posting a heartfelt message celebrating their anniversary.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-05,
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same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Michael Douglas, known for his roles in "Kominsky Method" and "Traffic," recently commented on his 2013 separation from wife Catherine Zeta-Jones during an interview with a reporter. At the time of their brief split, Douglas mentioned they were working things out but later reconciled soon after. Speaking more openly about the issue now, he explained that it was mutual and emphasized how much work marriage entails. The couple, who married on November 18, 2000, share two children: Dylan (age 26) and Carys (age 23), both of whom are actors. Douglas clarified during the interview that Zeta-Jones hasn't read his upcoming book either.
Written for “Michael Douglas Rare Comment Divorce” on 2026-10-05,
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You know, we had our problems but I love her dearly and, 25 years, you know,” Douglas explained.
asserted
Douglas → know → her
After allegedly narrowing his eyes, the “Kominsky Method” star told the reporter, “I mean, I don’t know about your marital status, but marriage is a lot of work, you know.”
uncertain
you → narrow → work
“And so, you know, we’re good,” he added about their relationship.
asserted
he → know → relationship
“We’re in good shape.
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We → ’re → shape
It’s all I can say.”
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I → ’ → ?
When asked if Zeta-Jones, 57, is nervous about his book coming out, Douglas replied, “She hasn’t read it.”
asserted
She → ask → it
Douglas and Zeta-Jones tied the knot on Nov. 18, 2000, the same year he finalized his divorce from his first wife, Diandra Luker.
asserted
he → tie → wife
The couple shares two children, Dylan, 26, and daughter Carys, 23, who are both actors.
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who → share → children
In August 2013, nearly 13 years into their marriage, news broke that Douglas and Zeta-Jones were “taking a break.”
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taking → break → break
At the time, Douglas told People, “We’re working things out, talking, and we’ll see how she goes.”
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she → tell → things
However, the “Traffic” co-stars reconciled shortly after, and Douglas opened up about the brief split on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in 2015.
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Douglas → reconcile → 2015
“It can’t be a one-way street,” the “Basic Instinct” star said.
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star → say → ?
“But I’m crazy about her.
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I → ’m → her
And yeah, I think every couple has their difficult times.”
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couple → think → times
Douglas noted that since the couple is “in the public eye,” their private lives “tend to get a little more exposed than most.”
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lives → note → most
“25 years ago today, I walked down the aisle,” she wrote.
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she → walk → aisle
“The intoxicating aroma of flowers, the glow of the candles, the resounding harmonious Welsh choir and you at the end of the long walk waiting for me, looking at me the way only you can.
asserted
you → wait → me
“I love you today as I did then,” Zeta-Jones continued.
asserted
Jones → love → you
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