Catherine Zeta Jones Honored at Buckingham Palace

Catherine Zeta Jones Honored at Buckingham Palace

Actress Catherine Zeta Jones poses after she was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace on February 24, 2011 in London, England. The 41-year-old Swansea-born actress Catherine Zeta Jones, who became an Oscar-winning Hollywood star was presented with a CBE by Prince Charles, Prince of Wale in honour of services to the film industry and to charity. (Getty Images)

 

 Catherine Zeta-Jones had a date at Buckingham Palace yesterday! The actress received a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) from Prince Charles at the royal palace and was joined by her family.

The Welsh actress – who was awarded the accolade for services to the film industry and to charity – was included in the Queen's Birthday Honors list last year and traveled to Buckingham Palace to pick up the prestigious honor today.

Accompanied by her 61-year-old husband Michael Douglas - who was recently treated for throat cancer - and the couple's two children Dylan, 10, and seven-year-old Carys, Catherine beamed as she was awarded the honour by the monarch’s son.

When the announcement of the accolade was made last year, the 41-year-old actress admitted she was "humbled and thrilled" to have been given the award. She said: "I am absolutely thrilled with this honor. As a British subject, I feel incredibly proud, at the same time it is overwhelming and humbling. And my mum and dad are delighted beyond belief."

Catherine shot to fame after starring in British TV drama The Darling Buds of May in 1991 before moving to the US, where she got her big breakthrough playing Elena Montero in The Mask Of Zorro in 1998. However, her biggest success came in 2002 when she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Velma Kelly in the film adaptation of Chicago.

 

 

 

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Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta Jones: Valentine’s Lovers

Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta Jones: Valentine’s Lovers

Celebrating the Valentine’s Day holiday, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were spotted out to dinner in New York City last night (February 14).

The “Wall Street” stud and his “Entrapment” wife both looked snazzy as they made their exit from a swanky Big Apple eatery.

In a recent interview, Catherine talked about keeping her hubby at the top of her priority list, per advice she got from Michael’s father Kirk Douglas.

"Kirk said, 'The most important person in your life is your partner because with children and friends, they grow and eventually leave the nest.’ It's true, at the end of the day it is just you and your partner.”


"I do feel lucky that I met Michael. Not just Michael Douglas the actor and producer with two Oscars on the shelf, but Michael Douglas the love of my life."

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Catherine Zeta-Jones 'wont leave Douglas again'

Catherine Zeta-Jones has reportedly attempted to cancel all upcoming work commitments in order to care for sick husband Michael Douglas.

The Chicago actress, who cut short a trip to the Ryder Cup in order to return to her 66-year-old partner's side, is said to be desperately trying to avoid abandoning Douglas again while he undergoes treatment for throat cancer.

A family friend told the News of the World: "We are now gravely concerned about Michael's condition. All Catherine cares about is being with him and the kids.

"She had to go to Wales because of a contract. She didn't want to leave her husband, and in the end the separation was too much for her to cope with. She's a complete mess as you'd expect."

The source added that Zeta-Jones has managed to remain resilient throughout the ordeal thanks to the love of her family and the bravery that her husband continues to display.

"They are with her full-time at the moment to give her as much support as possible. Pat (Zeta-Jones's mother Patricia Fair) has been saying, 'I've never seen her like this. She's so upset.'

"Catherine is now doing everything possible to get out of having to travel again. She has one more event, in China. We're hoping the organisers will show some sympathy and let her stay with Michael. Catherine is taking a lot of strength from how brave he's being."

Zeta-Jones 'apologises for crass speech'

Catherine Zeta Jones has apologised for her "crass" acceptance speech at the Tony Awards on Sunday night.

The star won the 'Best Leading Actress' prize at Radio City Music Hall for her turn in A Little Night Music on Broadway.

When picking up the gong, Zeta-Jones pointed at her husband Michael Douglas and said: "See that man there? He's a movie star and I get to sleep with him every night."

According to Sky News, she later said: "It wasn't the most elegant thing to say, was it? I was so caught up in the moment I don't think I knew what I was saying. I had no control of what was coming out of my mouth.

"Standing up there I felt speechless, but obviously I said something, but it was such a surprise that my brain didn't really connect to my mouth."

She added: "What I said about Michael was heartfelt. Although thinking about it now I can't believe I said something as crass as that.

"Boy, I could have said something worse and then I'd really be in trouble. Mind you, the problem with saying that I get to sleep with Michael every night is that it was done on television and it's on tape forever."

Catherine Zeta-Jones honored by Queen Elizabeth II

 Catherine Zeta-Jones added a royal honor to Hollywood stardom Saturday when she was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Academy Award winner is part of an eclectic list of honorees, announced to mark the queen’s official birthday, that includes the founder of the Jimmy Choo footwear label and 1960s rocker Graham Nash.

“I am absolutely thrilled with this honor,” Zeta-Jones said in a statement. “As a British subject, I feel incredibly proud. At the same time, it is overwhelming and humbling. And my mum and dad are delighted beyond belief.”

Zeta-Jones' nude romp with co-star in The Rebound

Catherine Zeta-Jones has stripped down to her bra and hopped into bed with a hunk nine years her junior – for a new film.The Welsh actress and co-star Justin Bartha have been paired opposite each other in The Rebound, reports The Sun.The new flick follows a 25-year-old bloke who starts dating a mum-of-two after she hires him as a babysitter.In the romantic comedy, Zeta-Jones plays newly-single mother Sandy, who moves with her two children Frank Jr. and Sadie to New York to start a new life after finding out her husband is having an affair.As a string of disastrous dates with men her own age, Sandy finds herself attracted to Aram, her children's 25-year-old babysitter, played by The Hangover star Bartha. The film is written and directed by Bart Freundlich.