Catherine Zeta-Jones Declines to Read Michael Douglas’s Memoir: ‘No Intention of Reading About Him…’

Catherine Zeta-Jones reveals she won't read Michael Douglas's memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' despite its focus on his past relationships.

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October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Catherine Zeta-Jones has confirmed she has no plans to read her husband Michael Douglas’s new memoir, which details his past affairs and personal history.

The 57-year-old actress, who married the 82-year-old actor in 2000, said she has “no intention” of picking up the book, titled *One Helluva Ride*. Douglas, known for his work in films like *Romancing the Stone* and *Basic Instinct*, wrote about his previous marriages and extramarital relationships, including with co-stars Kathleen Turner and Jeanne Tripplehorn.

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Zeta-Jones shared the news during a recent appearance on the *Today* show, where she discussed her recent work on the Netflix series *Wednesday* and her upcoming project *Kill Jackie*. She joked that, despite her love for Douglas, she would not be reading the memoir when she is tired. However, she did recommend the book to others, calling it a wild ride.

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