Hollywood legend Michael Douglas and his decades-long romance with Catherine Zeta-Jones has seen highs, lows — and persistent divorce rumors
May 17, 2025 | Michael Douglas, the Oscar-winning actor known for classics like Wall Street and more recently for his role as Hank Pym in the Ant-Man films, has a personal life as storied as his Hollywood career. With two marriages, one high-profile breakup, and years of public speculation, fans often ask: Is Michael Douglas still married to Catherine Zeta-Jones?
Let’s take a closer look at the star’s relationship timeline — from his first marriage to the current rumors surrounding his marriage to Zeta-Jones.
💔 Michael Douglas’ First Marriage: Diandra Luker (1977–2000)
Before Catherine, there was Diandra Luker. The two met in the late 1970s when Douglas was 32 and Luker was just 19. She was the daughter of an Austrian diplomat, and their marriage lasted nearly two decades.
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- 🧒 They had one son, Cameron Douglas, born in 1978.
- 💼 Their divorce, finalized in 2000, reportedly resulted in a $45 million settlement.
❤️ Douglas Meets Zeta-Jones: A Hollywood Power Couple Is Born
Michael Douglas began dating Catherine Zeta-Jones in March 1999. The duo made headlines for their 25-year age gap — and their shared birthday on September 25.
- 💍 Married on November 18, 2000, in a lavish New York ceremony.
- 👨👩👧👦 Children: Dylan Michael Douglas (b. 2000) and Carys Zeta Douglas (b. 2003).
The pair became red carpet regulars and were frequently praised for their charisma and enduring bond.
⚠️ 2013 Separation: The Marriage Hits a Rough Patch
In summer 2013, People magazine reported that Douglas and Zeta-Jones were living separately, having quietly taken a break starting in May that year.
- Neither filed for divorce.
- By November 2013, they were reportedly reconciled.
- In 2015, Douglas told Ellen DeGeneres that their marriage was “stronger than ever.”
🤔 2023 Divorce Rumors: Are They Living Separate Lives?
In October 2023, RadarOnline published a controversial report suggesting Douglas and Zeta-Jones were “divorced in all but name,” quoting an unnamed source:
“They have this arrangement that’s working for them because nobody knows about it. They’re definitely living separate lives.”
However, no official statement or divorce filing has ever emerged. The couple continues to appear together publicly, including at film festivals and red carpet events in 2024 and 2025.
🎂 Shared Birthday and Public Tributes
Catherine and Michael famously share a birthday, and they’ve often used the occasion to post heartfelt messages. In 2024, Zeta-Jones raised eyebrows and admiration when she posted a nude portrait in honor of their shared day — a gesture interpreted by many as a bold statement of unity.
📅 Where Things Stand in 2025
As of May 2025, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones remain publicly married. Though reports hint at a more unconventional arrangement behind the scenes, no official news confirms a legal separation or divorce.
Until such confirmation arrives, they remain one of Hollywood’s most iconic couples — weathering storms together, or at least appearing to.