Catherine Zeta-Jones Calls Michael 'Ultimate Nepo Baby'

Michael Douglas is sharing intimate details from his life in his forthcoming memoir, "One Helluva Ride," slated for release on October 6, 2026. Revelations include past romantic entanglements with "Romancing the Stone" co-star Kathleen Turner and screenwriter Diane Thomas, occurring during a separation from his first wife. His current wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, has playfully referred to him as "the ultimate nepo baby" in light of these disclosures.

Zeta-Jones commented on nepotism during a BBC "Woman's Hour" appearance, noting the industry's scrutiny on actors' children, like their own kids Dylan and Carys, who are pursuing acting. She highlighted that Douglas, son of Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas, was himself a beneficiary of familial connections, though she emphasized his hard work in establishing his own career.

The couple's significant 25-year age difference, with Douglas born in 1944 and Zeta-Jones in 1969, has often been a point of public interest. They first met in 1998 and married two years later, welcoming Dylan and later Carys. Despite a temporary separation in 2013, they reconciled in 2014 and remain together.