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About Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress who has appeared in a variety of films, television shows, and stage productions. She was born on September 25, 1969, in Swansea, Wales. Zeta-Jones began her acting career on stage, performing in various musicals and plays in the UK.
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Her breakthrough came in the 1998 film โThe Mask of Zorro,โ in which she starred opposite Antonio Banderas. She went on to appear in numerous other films, including โEntrapment,โ โChicago,โ โOceanโs Twelve,โ and โRed 2.โ Zeta-Jones has also appeared in several television shows, including the FX series โFeudโ and the Facebook Watch series โQueen America.โ
Zeta-Jones has won several awards for her performances, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in โChicago.โ She has also received awards for her work on stage and in television. Off-screen, Zeta-Jones is known for her philanthropic work, including her support of charities focused on health and childrenโs issues.
Early life and initial stage career
Catherine Zeta-Jones was born on September 25, 1969, in Swansea, Wales, to parents who were both involved in the arts. Her father, David Jones, was a Welsh sweet factory owner and her mother, Patricia Fair, was an Irish seamstress. Zeta-Jones has two older brothers, David and Lyndon.
Zeta-Jones developed an early interest in the arts and began performing on stage at a young age. She attended the Dumbarton House School in Swansea, where she studied dance, music, and theater. At the age of 12, she landed a role in a West End production of the musical โAnnie.โ She then went on to perform in various other stage productions in the UK.
In 1987, Zeta-Jones won the lead role in the musical โ42nd Streetโ in Londonโs West End. Her performance received critical acclaim, and she continued to land roles in other musicals, including โThe Pajama Gameโ and โStreet Scene.โ In 1990, she won the role of Mariette Larkin in the British television series โThe Darling Buds of May,โ which brought her wider recognition and popularity in the UK.
In 1991, Zeta-Jones made her film debut in โChristopher Columbus: The Discovery.โ However, the film was a critical and commercial flop, and Zeta-Jones did not receive much attention for her performance. She continued to work in theater and television before achieving her breakthrough role in the 1998 film โThe Mask of Zorro.โ
Career
Catherine Zeta-Jonesโ career has been marked by both successes and struggles, but she has remained a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Zeta-Jonesโ film debut in โChristopher Columbus: The Discoveryโ in 1992 was not well received, but she continued to work in theater and television, including roles in the television series โThe Darling Buds of Mayโ and the film โThe Phantom.โ
Her breakthrough role came in 1998 when she played the female lead in โThe Mask of Zorroโ opposite Antonio Banderas. The film was a commercial success and received positive reviews, and Zeta-Jonesโ performance was particularly praised. She followed up with the lead role in the romantic comedy โAmericaโs Sweetheartsโ in 2001, which was also a box-office success.
In 2002, Zeta-Jones won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Velma Kelly in the musical โChicago.โ The film was a critical and commercial success and helped cement her status as a leading actress.
After โChicago,โ Zeta-Jones continued to work in a variety of films, including โIntolerable Cruelty,โ โThe Terminal,โ and โNo Reservations.โ She also appeared in the sequel to โThe Mask of Zorro,โ โThe Legend of Zorro.โ
In recent years, Zeta-Jones has focused more on television, appearing in the FX series โFeudโ and the Facebook Watch series โQueen America.โ She has also continued to work in theater, appearing in the Broadway productions of โA Little Night Musicโ and โThe Prodigal Son.โ
Throughout her career, Zeta-Jones has faced personal struggles, including struggles with bipolar disorder and her husband Michael Douglasโ battle with cancer. However, she has remained a prominent and successful actress, known for her talent and beauty.
Personal Life
Catherine Zeta-Jones has had a well-publicized personal life, which has been the subject of much media attention over the years.
Zeta-Jones has been married to actor Michael Douglas since 2000. The couple has two children together, a son named Dylan and a daughter named Carys. Zeta-Jones has spoken publicly about the challenges of balancing her career and family life, but she has said that her family is her top priority.
In 2011, Zeta-Jones revealed that she had been diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, a mental health condition characterized by periods of depression and hypomania. She has been an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her struggles with the condition.
Zeta-Jones has also been involved in various charitable endeavors. She has supported organizations focused on health issues, including the Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones Pediatric Hospital in South Africa, as well as charities focused on childrenโs issues and the arts.
In 2018, Zeta-Jones was honored with a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for her services to the film industry and charity.