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Douglas Called 5 Women to Secure Zeta-Jones
7 Oct
Summary
- Michael Douglas ended relationships with five women to date Catherine Zeta-Jones.
- Zeta-Jones demanded monogamy from Douglas before starting their relationship.
- The couple weathered personal and family crises, including a temporary separation.
Michael Douglas' upcoming memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' details his commitment to Catherine Zeta-Jones, revealing he called five other women he was dating in one day to ensure his exclusivity with her. Douglas proposed monogamy to Zeta-Jones, who had been wary of his Hollywood reputation. She explicitly stated she would not date him if he continued seeing others.
The couple, who married in 2000, faced immense pressure from 2010 onwards. Douglas battled stage IV cancer, his eldest son Cameron struggled with addiction and faced legal charges, and Douglas was involved in a legal dispute with his ex-wife. These events significantly impacted Zeta-Jones and their children.
In 2013, the couple temporarily separated to re-evaluate their marriage, a decision made to ensure the best for their family. During this time, they continued to communicate and co-parent their two children, Dylan and Carys. This period apart ultimately reignited their spark, leading to their reconciliation in 2014.
Douglas emphasized the importance of continuous effort in maintaining a marriage, especially in Hollywood. He highlighted mutual respect and a good sense of humor as key to their enduring relationship, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.
