Michael Douglas Divorced: His History of Marriage with Catherine Zeta-Jones Explained

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Michael Douglas has the history of marriage and divorce that you might expect from an A-list actor with a lengthy career.

Whether fans know him for his classic work decades ago or for his role as the cantankerous Hank Pym in the MCU, Michael Douglas is a Hollywood legend.

But the topic of his marital status has come into question more than once — and with good reason.

Hollywood marriages are complex subjects. But here’s his history, and where things stand today.

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Who was Michael Douglas’ first marriage and divorce?

As we mentioned, Michael Douglas has been a prominent actor since before many of his fans were alive. As such, his relationship history goes back nearly as far.

In 1971, Michael Douglas began dating fellow actor Brenda Vaccaro, following the filming of Summertree.

That romance would go on to span six years of their lives.

However, he moved on, and his next serious relationship took on a more formal label.

Michael Douglas speaks on stage to present the premiere of ‘Franklin’ during the Closing Ceremony during the 7th Canneseries International Festival on April 10, 2024. (Photo Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

On March of 1977, then-32-year-old Douglas married the daughter of an Austrian diplomat. Diandra Luker was 19 at the time.

During their relationship, they welcomed one child. Their son, Cameron, was born in 1978.

In 1995, after nearly 20 years together, Diandra filed to divorce Michael Douglas.

The settlement included a payout to her to the tune of $45 million.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the “Jeanne du Barry” Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023. (Photo Credit: Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty Images for Campari)

Michael Douglas’ most famous relationship is with Catherine Zeta-Jones

In March of 1999, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones began dating.

They were both already immensely famous stars — and quickly made it clear that they were serious about each other.

On November 18 of 2000, Douglas and Zeta-Jones married.

They have welcomed two children. The pair had son Dylan Michael on August 8, 2000 and daughter Carys Zeta on April 20, 20003.

Michael Douglas attends the “Franklin” Photocall during the 7th Canneseries International Festival on April 10, 2024. (Photo Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Despite their famous romance and two shared children, there have been bumps along the way.

Late in the summer of 2013, People reported that Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were living separately.

In fact, the report alleges that the two had begun this informal separation — without filing for anything — in May of that year.

However, reports maintained that they were taking a break to make the marriage work.

By November, they had reportedly reconciled and were once again living together. By 2015, Douglas was characterizing their marriage to as “stronger than ever” while speaking to Ellen DeGeneres.

Michael Douglas attends the Pink Carpet on Day Six of the 7th Canneseries International Festival on April 10, 2024. (Photo Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Did Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones divorce?

In October of 2023, RadarOnline claimed that Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were effectively divorced in all but name. Memorably, Zeta-Jones has expressed disgust over divorce and has no desire to do it.

“The marriage is over, but they don’t want to do the whole divorce and separation thing,” the insider alleged.

“So, they have this arrangement that’s working for them because nobody knows about it. They are definitely living separate lives.”

If Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are really divorced in all but name, they’re doing a great job of hiding it.

As of early 2025, there was still no official buzz about any marital rift in the longtime Hollywood couple.

Catherine Sends a Birthday Message to the World

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Interestingly, Michael and Catherine share a birthday.

And last year, Catherine marked the occasion by posting a nude photo on Instagram.

Many took it as her way of confirming that her marriage to Michael is still happy and healthy.

Whatever her intent, it reminded millions that Michael is a very lucky man!

Michael Douglas Divorced: His History of Marriage with Catherine Zeta-Jones Explained was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle: Returning to the UK for Tax, Immigration Reasons?

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This week, we heard the shocking news that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the UK.

Immediately, people speculated that King Charles’ ailing health could be the reason.

However, those familiar with the ins and outs of British tax law for the wealthy have a new theory.

Was this whole excursion to the US a well-timed exploitation of a tax loophole? The calendar backs that up.

Prince Harry attends the TIME100 Sports Gala on July 16, 2026. (Photo Credit: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)

The five-year rule

According to The Royalist Substack, Harry and Meghan may be taking advantage

His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), which is a real organization and not a parody name making fun of the UK, has a rule designed to prevent wealthy Brits from skipping town for a couple of years, selling off assets, and returning untaxed.

Essentially, if you leave for just a few years and return, you still need to pay capital gains taxes as if you still had boots planted on some estate called Kingarthurshiremingham or whatever.

Harry and Meghan have now been non-residents for exactly 6 years. Which just so happens to be the required amount of time to be able to return and to have been considered actual non-residents during their absence.

If they’d tried to return a year ago, this would have been considered — by His Royal Majesty’s Royal Taxmen — to be a prolonged and controversial vacation to Montecito.

Could this be about Harry’s visa?

The Heritage Foundation is the bane of existence for millions of Americans. The malevolent think-tank has ruined lives and spends its time and money conjuring up new, sinister ways to ruin more.

Prince Harry has been one of the targets of this pernicious organization.

The group has been working long and hard to uncover any reason for which they might challenge his legal residency in the United States.

Most immigration politics is rooted in either irrational fears or white nationalism. (One could make a solid argument that white nationalism is also the product of irrational fears, but that is neither here nor there.)

In this case, one assumes that Harry is a target because he and Meghan are good people, which doesn’t tend to go over well with the Heritage Foundation or with the Trump regime.

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What about Donald Trump?

Another popular theory is that Harry and Meghan are, understandably, fleeing from Donald Trump.

Most Americans cannot do so. Those who can already skipped town.

Donald Trump’s popularity is at an all-time low. It’s about at its minimum level — a level that probably wouldn’t sink if he devoured a live puppy on television.

It seems unlikely that Harry and Meghan would move here while he was still in power (remember, they fled the UK in 2020) only to leave when he might be about to lose control over congress.

We’d say that avoiding the Trump regime is a bonus to leaving the UK but is not, despite what our very own Magda Goebbels tweeted the other day, the primary impetus for their departure.

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This is probably about one thing more than anything else

Yes, there’s an obscure tax loophole that most people would never have the wealth or lifestyle to care about. Yes, things in the United States have gotten dramatically worse over the past two years.

But Harry and Meghan could probably move to many places. It seems very likely that Canada, which some see as the US with better weather but tragically smaller restaurant portions, would take them.

Moving to the UK — a nest of vipers where, unlike in the US, many people actively hate Meghan Markle — seems like a deliberate choice.

Prince Harry probably wants to live close to his father before Charles’ well-documented cancer battle hastens his end.

If he gets some sort of arcane tax cut along the way, great. But it’s clearly not what this is about.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle: Returning to the UK for Tax, Immigration Reasons? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Kim Zolciak Says Son Is Not Guilty of Sexual Assault, Passed Polygraph Test

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As we previously reported, Kim Zolciak’s 15-year-old son has been arrested on sexual assault and sodomy charges.

Kroy “KJ” Jr., the 15-year-old son of the estranged couple, was arrested in Alpharetta, Georgia, on Monday and charged with aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual assault, according to court records obtained by Us Weekly.

He is currently being held at the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center.

Kim Zolciak Biermann Teams Up with Mama Walker’s Breakfast Inspired Liqueurs To Celebrate National Breakfast For Dinner Day on April 15, 2014 in Alpharetta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Mama Walker’s)

Many details about the alleged incident remain unclear, but KJ stands accused of assaulting a female victim at a gym in Alpharetta, Georgia.

On Friday afternoon, Kim issued a statement in which she maintained her son’s innocence.

“The allegations being made against my son are nothing short of reckless and deeply troubling,” she tells TMZ, adding:

“He categorically denies ever being involved with this woman or engaging in the conduct she has alleged.”

Kim says her son “voluntarily took a polygraph examination regarding these allegations and passed.”

She claims that the alleged victim made “similar allegations involving two other people, which raises serious concerns that deserve to be carefully examined.”

She adds that false allegations can have “devastating consequences,” adding that “every legitimate allegation deserves to be taken seriously and investigated based on the facts and evidence.”

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The arrest comes as the Bravo star Zolciak and Biermann, a former NFL player, continue to navigate their contentious divorce and custody battle.

The former couple married in 2011, the same year KJ was born.

They went on to welcome son Kash and twins Kaia and Kane, while Biermann also adopted Zolciak’s two older daughters, Ariana and Brielle, from a previous relationship.

After more than a decade of marriage, Zolciak and Biermann filed for divorce in 2023. Their split has been anything but amicable, with both reality stars making accusations about one another during the ongoing legal proceedings.

Biermann previously sought sole custody of the couple’s minor children and accused Zolciak of neglect, claiming she was “unfit and unstable” to parent them.

Zolciak vehemently denied those allegations at the time.

Kroy has yet to publicly respond to the allegations against his son.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Kim Zolciak Says Son Is Not Guilty of Sexual Assault, Passed Polygraph Test was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Hayden Panettiere Was Involved In ‘Love Triangle’ With Boyfriend’s …

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The tragic death of Hayden Panettiere has led to widespread scrutiny about her tumultuous relationship with Brian Hickerson.

Hickerson was arrested for assaulting Panettiere on two separate occasions. He pleaded no contest to felony charges involving Panettiere in 2021.

Though both parties claimed that they had broken up, but Hayden was with Brian and his brother, Zach Hickerson, at the time of her death.

Now, a new report claims that Hayden and Zach once had an affair.

Actress Hayden Panettiere attends the premiere of “Klitschko” during the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theater on April 24, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Dario Cantatore/Getty Images)

According to Radar Online, the two were romantically linked while Brian was behind bars following his 2020 arrest for allegedly assaulting the actress. The alleged relationship added another layer to an already complicated situation involving the Heroes star and the Hickerson family.

Now, years later, both brothers were reportedly with Panettiere when she suffered a fatal medical emergency.

Panettiere was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16.

According to a police report obtained by multiple outlets, Brian and Zach were at the residence when emergency responders arrived. Paramedics attempted to revive the actress, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

The circumstances surrounding Panettiere’s death remain under investigation.

An autopsy reportedly found no signs of trauma, and authorities have said there is currently no evidence of foul play. Toxicology results are still pending, meaning an official cause of death has not yet been determined.

Panettiere’s relationship with Brian had been notoriously turbulent.

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The couple began dating in 2018, and their romance was marred by multiple domestic violence incidents. Brian was arrested in 2020 after an alleged altercation involving Hayden and was placed under a five-year protective order.

Despite their troubled history, Hayden and Brian remained connected over the years.

The actress had previously spoken publicly about their relationship and her decision to forgive him, while also describing the abuse she endured.

She later discussed their complicated history in her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning.

The revelation about Zach adds another stunning chapter to Panettiere’s relationship history — particularly given that both brothers were reportedly present during the actress’ final moments.

Brian’s attorney has urged people not to speculate about Panettiere’s death while authorities continue their investigation.

For now, many questions surrounding the actress’ final days remain unanswered.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Hayden Panettiere Was Involved In ‘Love Triangle’ With Boyfriend’s … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Kim Zolciak’s 15-Year-Old Son Arrested on Sodomy, Sexual Assault Charges

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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann’s teenage son is facing serious legal trouble.

Kroy “KJ” Jr., the 15-year-old son of the estranged couple, was arrested in Alpharetta, Georgia, on Monday and charged with aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual assault, according to court records obtained by Us Weekly.

KJ is currently being held at the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center.

A judge did not set bond in the case, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 8.

Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Kim Zolciak appears on set during the Real Housewives of New Year’s Eve Ciroc Vodka PSA shoot on December 14, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ben Rose/WireImage for Ciroc)

The allegations stem from an incident reported to authorities earlier this year.

According to court documents, a female classmate alleged that an encounter involving KJ occurred at a gym in Alpharetta in April. The girl and her father later contacted police, prompting an investigation into the allegations.

Authorities reportedly began investigating the case after the alleged victim sought medical attention. Police subsequently reviewed surveillance footage from the gym as part of their investigation.

The arrest comes as Bravo star Zolciak and Biermann, a former NFL player, continue to navigate their contentious divorce and custody battle.

The former couple married in 2011, the same year KJ was born.

They went on to welcome son Kash and twins Kaia and Kane, while Biermann also adopted Zolciak’s two older daughters, Ariana and Brielle, from a previous relationship.

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After more than a decade of marriage, Zolciak and Biermann filed for divorce in 2023. Their split has been anything but amicable, with both reality stars making accusations about one another during the ongoing legal proceedings.

Biermann previously sought sole custody of the couple’s minor children and accused Zolciak of neglect, claiming she was “unfit and unstable” to parent them.

Zolciak vehemently denied those allegations at the time.

“These accusations are completely false and nothing more than a deliberate attempt by Kroy to defame my character,” she told Us Weekly in March.

She added that she had spent five weeks away working on two television shows “to support my family and make sure my children are cared for.”

The latest development marks a deeply serious turn in the family’s already turbulent situation.

Neither Zolciak nor Biermann has publicly commented on KJ’s arrest. The allegations against their son remain allegations, and the case is ongoing.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Kim Zolciak’s 15-Year-Old Son Arrested on Sodomy, Sexual Assault Charges was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Brian Hickerson Breaks His Silence After Hayden Panettiere’s Death

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Brian Hickerson is speaking out following the sudden death of his on-and-off girlfriend, Hayden Panettiere.

Hickerson’s attorney, Sloan Ellis, issued a brief statement Thursday as questions continue to surround the actress’ death at age 36.

“Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed,” Ellis told TMZ.

Hayden Panettiere (ABC’s Nashville) performs during “Nashville for Africa” a Benefit for the African Childrens Choir at the Ryman Auditorium on February 15, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Ellis went on to stress that there is no indication that foul play factored into Hayden’s death.

“As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play,” he continued, adding:

“Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.”

Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, August 16.

First responders attempted to revive the actress, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police report subsequently confirmed that Hickerson and his brother, Zach, were at the residence when emergency personnel arrived. According to the report, Hickerson showed police a bag containing medications Panettiere had been taking.

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Authorities have stressed that the investigation remains ongoing.

The Greenville County Coroner’s Office previously said an autopsy found no signs of trauma that contributed to Panettiere’s death, while her official cause and manner of death remain pending additional investigation and testing.

Hickerson and Panettiere had a complicated history.

The pair began dating in 2018 and endured multiple breakups and reconciliations. Their relationship also included allegations of domestic violence, with Hickerson pleading no contest to felony charges involving Panettiere in 2021.

Earlier this week, police visited Hickerson’s family home as part of a probe to determine if criminal conduct played a role in Hayden’s death.

Now, as investigators work to determine exactly what happened to the beloved actress, Hickerson is asking the public to let them do their job.

For now, he says there will be no more comments from his side.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Brian Hickerson Breaks His Silence After Hayden Panettiere’s Death was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Moving to the UK to Escape Trump?

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With the shocking news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK move, next comes the big question:

Why?

Many people initially assumed that this means dire news for King Charles’ health, especially after Camilla’s recent remarks.

But there could be another reason. Are the duke and duchess fleeing from Donald Trump?

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrive ahead of their visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital on April 14, 2026. (Photo Credit: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

Why are Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK?

Just last month, Prince Harry returned to the United Kingdom with his family in tow.

He and his family spent quality time with Charles. They visited the ancestral home of his late mother, Princess Diana.

Harry was already expected to return to Britain in September for a children’s charity — one that he has supported for over 20 years. And, of course, for events tied to the Invictus Games.

Now, news has broken that Harry and Meghan are preparing to leave their idyllic lives in Montecito, California and return to their homeland.

Perhaps this really is about family — giving their children time and memories with their grandfather before he is gone. But maybe this is about getting away from the rot that threatens to destroy the United States from within.

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In January 2026, Donald Trump baselessly claimed that NATO allies had “stayed a little back” from the front lines in Afghanistan.

Prince Harry actually served in Afghanistan (and famously so). He pushed back at the time, noting that he “made lifelong friends” and also “lost friends” during the war.

(At that time, Trump felt frustrated that NATO allies would not simply give him Greenland. His mad king behavior has been getting worse and worse.)

“Boy, what she’s done to that guy,” Trump would later vaguely gripe, referring to Meghan Markle in May.

Trump reacts with fury to any criticism, but covets fawning attention from famous people. This has left him incredibly frustrated since his rise to power a decade ago — and prompted him to react with whining and complaining when people accurately describe his tyrannical behavior.

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‘They are moving back to Britain because they don’t like President Trump’

When People reported on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plans to cross the Atlantic, the potential political angle initially avoided notice.

However, it was not long before folks on social media began to take notice.

America’s very own Magda Goebbels, Katie Miller tweeted a screenshot of a portion of the article.

“…They have made no secret of their disillusionment with the current White House,” the segment reads. “With the midterm elections fast approaching, concerns about the direction of the U.S. loom large for many….”

Miller then accused: “They are moving back to Britain because they don’t like President Trump.” She also baselessly claimed that the millionaire couple are “broke.”

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Many election cycles see people pledging to move to another country if a specific politician becomes president. Only in rare cases do they follow through.

Moving to a new country is expensive, time-consuming, emotionally loaded, and hardly automatic. Obtaining a visa, let alone the equivalent of a green card, is often daunting or even impossible. Besides, most people decide to wait out what’s likely to be four years.

This time, it’s different. Some folks, particularly communities of color and LGBTQ+ Americans, are having to move between states and, in some countries, leave as refugees fleeing persecution. Not everyone. But as the Trump regime continues, it’s likely to only get worse.

But Harry and Meghan are rich, famous, and live in California. If this insulation weren’t enough, they could probably just move to Canada without much of an issue.

Canada, however, is not any closer to ailing King Charles. Thus the widespread belief that they are moving to spend more time with him before he takes the crown.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Moving to the UK to Escape Trump? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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