Michael Douglas Reflects on 13-Year Marriage Split with Catherine Zeta-Jones: ‘We Had Our Problems’
Michael Douglas opens up about his brief 2013 split from Catherine Zeta-Jones, revealing the challenges and reconciliation in their 13-year marriage.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Michael Douglas has shared new insights into the brief 2013 separation from his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, after 13 years of marriage. The actor, 82, dismissed the idea that he had to ‘win her back’ during the period of estrangement.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2000, welcomed their son Dylan the same year and daughter Carys three years later. In August 2013, Zeta-Jones confirmed they were taking time apart to reassess their relationship. This came shortly after Douglas controversially linked his tongue cancer to oral sex, a statement later retracted by his publicist.
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Despite the tension, the pair reconciled in November 2013, and Douglas expressed regret over the embarrassment caused to Zeta-Jones. In an interview, he emphasized that the split was mutual, calling their relationship ‘a lot of work.’ His forthcoming memoir, ‘One Helluva Ride,’ includes reflections on the strain of their marriage and past infidelities, including a romantic connection with Kathleen Turner during his first marriage.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
