Michael Douglas Reveals Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Monogamy Ultimatum
Douglas says Zeta-Jones ended his dating life with a monogamy demand, and he made five breakup calls in one day, according to his memoir.
- In his new memoir, One Helluva Ride, Michael Douglas reveals that Catherine Zeta-Jones issued an ultimatum during their courtship, demanding he end five concurrent relationships to pursue her exclusively.
- After seeing Zeta-Jones perform in The Mask of Zorro, Douglas encountered her at the Deauville American Film Festival and was captivated. He told her that evening, "I'm going to be the father of your children."
- Separated from his first wife, Diandra Douglas, the actor was dating five other women who understood his non-monogamous circumstances. Douglas later remarked, "I don't know if I slept with so many women. I was a healthy product of the '60s."
- The couple married in New York in November 2000, solidifying a relationship spanning over two decades. They have two children together: Dylan Douglas, 26, and Carys Douglas, 23.
- Beyond his private life, One Helluva Ride details Douglas's six-decade career, including his roles in Basic Instinct and Wall Street. The memoir also explores his affair with Kathleen Turner and his relationship with his father, Kirk Douglas.
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MICHAEL Douglas reveals in his new memoir how Catherine Zeta-Jones gave him an ultimatum at the beginning of their relationship.
The relationship between Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones began more or less like this. To tell this is the Hollywood actor in his memoir "One Helluva Ride," published on October 6th. When the two met in 1998, the actress immediately made clear to the colleague what she would want: "He told me that [...] The article "I don't care to go out with you if you frequent other people. Either you continue with them or close the relationship and …
Why Catherine Zeta-Jones issued Michael Douglas a stern warning over other women?
Why Catherine Zeta-Jones issued Michael Douglas a stern warning over other women?Michael Douglas admitted he used to date five women at a time before asking to date Catherine Zeta-Jones.The 82-year-old actor shared details about the early days of his relationship with Catherine in his new memoir,...
Michael Douglas reveals Catherine Zeta-Jones’ monogamy ultimatum
Michael Douglas made five break-up phone calls in one day after Catherine Zeta-Jones told him she would only date him if he stopped seeing other women. The 82-year-old Wall Street star has recalled the extraordinary beginning of his relationship with Catherine, 57, in his new memoir, One Helluva Ri...
Michael Douglas Recalls the Ultimatum His Wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, issued: “If We’re Going to Continue This Then I Want It to Be Monogamous”
In a new interview, the actor recalls the early days of his relationship with his future wife (and costar), Catherine Zeta-Jones. The couple have been married since 2000 and have two children.
The actor revealed that at the time he met his current wife he was dating five women from five different cities.
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