Catherine Zeta-Jones celebrated a special birthday with her husband, Michael Douglas, as the Hollywood couple marked their shared birthday on Sept. 25. Born exactly 25 years apart, Douglas turned 82 while Zeta-Jones celebrated her 57th birthday.
Catherine Zeta-Jones posts adorable tribute for husband Michael Douglas on their shared birthday
Zeta-Jones marked the occasion with an affectionate Instagram post dedicated to Douglas.
The actress wished her husband a happy birthday, celebrating the unusual date they have shared throughout their relationship. The tribute offered another glimpse into the affection the longtime spouses regularly express for each other on social media.
Their matching birthdays have long been a distinctive part of their relationship. Douglas was born on Sept. 25, 1944, while Zeta-Jones was born on Sept. 25, 1969, exactly 25 years later.
Last year, Douglas also celebrated their joint birthday with a social media message of his own. He called Zeta-Jones his “birthday sister” and described her as the “love of my life.” Mandatory covered the playful nickname at the time.
The shared birthday is just one part of their long relationship. Zeta-Jones and Douglas first met at the Deauville Film Festival in 1998. They married in November 2000 and share two children, Dylan and Carys.
The couple has been together for more than two decades, frequently celebrating family milestones together.
Zeta-Jones has also spoken proudly about Dylan and Carys as they pursue careers in entertainment. She pushed back against the “nepo baby” label while discussing the challenges her children face as they build careers of their own.
For now, Sept. 25 is a special day for Zeta-Jones and Douglas. Her latest birthday tribute celebrates a relationship that has spanned more than 25 years.
