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Zeta-Jones: Hollywood Ego Check Humble Star
13 Nov
Summary
- Hollywood offered an ego check to Swansea-born Catherine Zeta-Jones.
- Steven Spielberg's suggestion led to her role in The Mask of Zorro.
- She recently embraced her native Swansea accent in a new role.
Catherine Zeta-Jones has shared that her move to America in the 1990s provided a significant ego check. After gaining recognition in the UK for roles like in The Darling Buds of May, Hollywood producers questioned her acting background.
Her breakthrough came when Steven Spielberg noticed her in a CBS mini-series. He recommended her for the film The Mask of Zorro, leading to her securing the role and undergoing sword-fighting training in Mexico.
This role propelled her to A-list status, with rumors suggesting she outperformed other prominent actresses for the part. She later starred with Sean Connery in Entrapment, solidifying her stardom and forming a close bond with the late actor.
In a recent development, Zeta-Jones starred in a revenge thriller where she used her native Swansea accent for the first time on screen, a role she found both liberating and cathartic. She also expressed enjoyment in portraying the character's wild side and encouraged audiences to connect with her journey.
