Catherine Zeta-Jones Shares Bold Nude Photo for Michael Douglas's 80th Birthday Gift
Catherine Zeta-Jones humorously revealed her struggle to find gift ideas for Michael Douglas on his 80th birthday, sharing a bold nude photo on Instagram. She mentioned golf balls as a preferred gift option, while both celebrated their special day with loving tributes. The couple fondly recalled their 25-year relationship, which began at the 1998 Deauville Film Festival.
Catherine Zeta-Jones celebrated her husband Michael Douglas' 80th birthday in a unique way, sharing a playful photo on social media while humorously expressing her challenges in finding gift ideas after 25 years of sharing the same birthday.
Catherine Zeta-Jones Takes a Bold Approach to Birthday Celebrations
The award-winning Welsh actress, 55, decided to pose fully nude for her husband's milestone birthday on September 25, sharing the daring image on her Instagram account. In the photo, she is seen in a luxurious bathroom, wearing only high heels. Catherine captioned her post expressing her predicament in finding suitable gifts for Michael, humorously stating, 'In my birthday suit! After over 25 years of sharing my birthday day with my husband, I am running out of gift ideas.'
A Lighthearted View on Gift Giving
While Catherine's playful gesture delighted her followers, she also referenced a more conventional gift idea. She revealed, 'This is gift option two, golf balls being option one… of course.' The engaging post received numerous reactions, with many fans, including actress Elizabeth Hurley, showing their appreciation. The couple also took the opportunity to share loving tributes to one another, celebrating their special day together.
Reflecting on 25 Years of Love
Catherine shared a nostalgic moment by posting a photo from 25 years ago, capturing a tender moment between the two early in their relationship. In the image, Michael is seen wrapping his arms around Catherine while kissing her cheek, with her beaming at the camera. She captioned the post, 'Happy Birthday to Michael and to me! This was us on our birthday 25 years ago! I love you with all my heart.'
Cherished Memories and New Beginnings
The memory was captured by their mutual friend and photographer Jean Pigozzi during a night out in New York City. Alongside this cherished image, Catherine also shared a black-and-white photo of Michael on her Instagram Stories, writing simply, 'Happy Birthday to my husband.' Michael complemented her post with a stunning photo of Catherine, expressing his affection: 'To my birthday sister, I love you with all my heart! May your new year be the best!'
Michael Douglas Reflects on Their Connection
Earlier this year, Michael opened up about the moment he realized Catherine was 'the one.' During an appearance on the daytime television show Lorraine, he reminisced about their shared love for golf, which he considers pivotal to their bond. He recalled, 'You know, Catherine loves golf. That was actually kind of the closest we first got together.'
A Lasting Partnership in Life and Career
The couple first met in 1998 at the Deauville Film Festival while promoting their respective films. Michael famously told Catherine he wanted to father her children, and they wed in 2000 at The Plaza in New York City. They have two children, Dylan, 23, and Carys, 20, and Michael also has a son, Cameron, 44, from a previous marriage. As Michael embarks on new acting ventures, such as portraying Benjamin Franklin in an upcoming AppleTV+ miniseries, their enduring partnership continues to flourish.
