82-year-old actor Michael Douglas has entered a self-described 'lazy era,' prioritizing golf, travel, and family over acting. This shift follows the release of his memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' which details his past struggles with addiction, secret affairs, and a difficult relationship with his father, Kirk Douglas.
Catherine Zeta-Jones addressed media attention surrounding her husband Michael Douglas’s new memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' while the couple continues to list their New York estate for sale. The book details their 2013 separation and past infidelities, prompting public discussion about their marriage and real estate portfolio.
Michael Douglas revealed in his new memoir that Kobe Bryant frequently visited Catherine Zeta-Jones' Los Angeles home in the late 1990s, using a lost dog as an excuse, while the couple navigated a long-distance relationship.
Michael Douglas disclosed in his new memoir that Kobe Bryant frequently visited Catherine Zeta-Jones' Pacific Palisades home in the late 1990s, often using a lost dog as an excuse. This occurred while Douglas and Zeta-Jones maintained a long-distance relationship, with Douglas in New York and Zeta-Jones in Los Angeles. The couple eventually married in 2000, while Bryant married Vanessa Laine in 2001.
Michael Douglas revealed in his new memoir that Kobe Bryant frequently visited Catherine Zeta-Jones' home in the late 1990s, using a lost dog as an excuse to see her while they were in a long-distance relationship.
Michael Douglas revealed in his new memoir that Kobe Bryant frequently visited Catherine Zeta-Jones' Los Angeles home in the late 1990s, using excuses like a lost dog to see her. The couple were navigating a long-distance relationship at the time, with Douglas in New York and Zeta-Jones in the Pacific Palisades. They got engaged in December 1999, five months before Bryant proposed to his future wife, Vanessa Laine.
Catherine Zeta-Jones admitted on the 'Today' show that she has not finished reading her husband Michael Douglas’s new memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' citing exhaustion from filming 'Wednesday' Season 3 and 'Kill Jackie.' Douglas, who released the book on Tuesday, confirmed she is 'in the midst' of reading it and warned her about its racy content. The memoir details his past affairs, substance abuse, and their 2013 separation. Meanwhile, the couple’s Irvington, New York estate, Longmeadow, remains unsold after multiple price reductions, with the current listing at $9.75 million.
Michael Douglas has no regrets about publishing his candid memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' despite his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones not having finished reading it. The 82-year-old actor revealed in an exclusive interview that Zeta-Jones is currently in the middle of the book, which details his past affairs, substance abuse, and their 2013 marital separation. Douglas expressed confidence that his wife will be 'understanding' of his honesty, noting that their 26-year marriage remains strong. The memoir also covers his stage IV cancer diagnosis and his complex relationship with his father, Kirk Douglas.
Michael Douglas has shared specific strategies for maintaining his long-term marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones, citing humor, open communication, and avoiding absolute language during conflicts as key factors. Speaking to People magazine on October 7, 2026, the actor reflected on their 2013 separation, describing it as a mutual decision driven by unresolved issues rather than a loss of love. Douglas emphasized that he never gave up hope of reconciling during that year-long break. He also revealed that he first became infatuated with Zeta-Jones after seeing her in the 1998 film 'The Mask of Zorro' and subsequently arranged a meeting at the Deauville American Film Festival. The couple, who married in 2000, share two children, Dylan and Carys, and are currently in a stable relationship, according to Douglas.
Michael Douglas’s new memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' reveals he ended five concurrent relationships in one day to pursue Catherine Zeta-Jones. The book also details a 2013 marital separation caused by cancer, his son’s addiction, and legal disputes, which they reconciled from by 2014. Douglas describes the split as a necessary 'time out' that ultimately strengthened their 25-year marriage.
Michael Douglas reveals in his new memoir that he and Catherine Zeta-Jones separated in 2013, a period he describes as 'incredibly difficult' but ultimately strengthening. This personal disclosure coincides with the couple’s third attempt to sell their Irvington, NY estate, which has seen its price drop from $12 million to $9.75 million.
Michael Douglas’s new memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' offers a candid look at his 50-year career, detailing his 2010 throat cancer battle, a secret affair with Kathleen Turner, and his decision to end five other relationships to marry Catherine Zeta-Jones. The book also recounts his struggles with addiction in the 1970s and his complex dynamic with his father, Kirk Douglas.
Michael Douglas’s new memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' details his 2010 stage IV throat cancer battle, a 40-year secret affair with Kathleen Turner, and his father Kirk’s physical abuse. The 82-year-old actor also recounts heavy drug use in the 1970s and his monogamous relationship with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Michael Douglas reveals in his new memoir that he lost 40 pounds during his 2010 stage four throat cancer treatment, describing the seven weeks of radiation and chemotherapy as a 'hellish' ordeal that left him gaunt and exhausted. The actor explains that the diagnosis caused significant distress for his family, particularly his children, who were traumatized by media reports suggesting he was near death. Despite the physical toll, Douglas credits his late father, Kirk Douglas, with providing emotional support by visiting him in a clown costume. The memoir also details his complex relationships with co-stars and his eventual recovery, which he describes as a 'rebirth' that shifted his priorities toward family.
Michael Douglas confirms his marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones is 'in good shape' despite a 2013 split, revealing in his new memoir that he ended five other relationships to pursue her exclusively.