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.

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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.

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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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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Prenup: Will She Really Be Barred from Singing About Him …

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Rumor has it that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are ironing out a prenup ahead of their summer wedding.

Naturally, fans are eager for details. But who pays for what is boring when people have this much money.

Is it true that Taylor could be barred from badmouthing him in song after a divorce?

Here’s everything that we know so far.

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Is there a prenup?

According to reports, Taylor and Travis will be getting a prenup.

Many of their fellow Millennials — even those without so much as 1% of Travis’ net worth, let alone Taylor’s — opt to get prenups because it gives them power over their own property, rather than subjecting them to the whims of how property division is handled under divorce laws wherever they happen to live.

In this case, we’re talking about a guy with a solid 8-figure (and growing) net worth and a billionaire musician.

Taylor and Travis are, obviously, not making their prenup details public — and have not officially confirmed that it exists.

However, online speculation as to what the document may include and preclude has taken off on social media like wildfire.

As of this time, the prenup has not leaked.

Given that the only people who likely have access to such a document would be Taylor, Travis, and their extremely well-paid attorneys, we do not expect for that to change.

Speaking of attorneys, Page Six spoke to Sarah Luetto. She doesn’t represent either party, but her law firm deals extensively in marriage and family.

“Swift and Kelce may wish to include terms fostering confidentiality and privacy,” Leutto noted.

“This may include non-disparagement or non-disclosure terms related to their relationship,” she added.

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Clauses that enjoin her from singing about him sound like a non-starter

Most of the time, we think as prenuptial agreements as being something that concerns money, property, and perhaps custody of children or pets.

Rumors have suggested that Travis’ attorney, negotiating on his behalf, might include a clause barring Taylor from singing about their relationship in the event of a breakup.

Luetto cautions that there are “some exceptions” to how enforceable certain provisions may be — even if both partners, at the time, agree to sign.

“In Taylor’s case, she would likely not want to include provisions limiting her from singing about her relationship in songs,” she reasoned.

Luetto explained: “Particularly since there is always so much speculation about the subjects of her songwriting.”

For years, prenups were used as a plot device on television — most often, as a way for a rich husband’s evil family to ensure that a protagonist doesn’t steal their fortune despite stealing their son’s heart.

In reality, they are a solid way to make sure that both parties agree to who gets, say, an heirloom piece of jewelry or an expensive passion project in the event of a divorce. If the prenup is carried out the right way, that is.

The right way for a prenup to come about involves attorneys for both parties. In the case of wealth disparity, the monied party pays for both. The attorneys work out the arrangement based upon their clients’ wishes, ensuring that divorce doesn’t mean either party getting robbed — or impoverished.

Most places have laws that would more or less allow for fair division for most couples. But why take that chance?

As Taylor and Travis iron out the final details before their nuptials, the prenup is probably not their main concern. And, in the absence of concrete evidence, it probably shouldn’t worry Swifties, either.

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Amanda Batula Is Not The Victim (Even If West Wilson Sucks)

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Summer House ended its tenth season with explosive, messy drama.

It drew a lot of eyes to the Bravo series. It drew a lot of condemnation towards the controversial couple who betrayed their friends and kept their entanglement secret for as long as possible.

Actually, West Wilson got most of the blame.

Is Amanda Batula the victim of a manipulative love-bomber? Not really.

Amanda Batula attends Bravo’s “Summer House” Season 10 at 92NY on January 28, 2026. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Is she the victim here?

In the bitter aftermath of Summer House Season 10, Batula turned to Lindsay Hubbard — one of the friends still speaking to her — for comfort.

“I’ve made some poor decisions, but … I was in such a s–tty relationship,” Batula insisted.

The relationship in question was her marriage to Kyle Cooke. The two only separated in January, by the way.

“I just wasn’t me anymore,” Batula protested. “And going out [with West], I felt just … fun again.”

Feigning introspection, she claimed: “I think maybe I confused going out with West and falling in love with myself again.”

Batula continued, claiming that West was texting and “pursuing” her to hang out.

She says that she mostly refused … until her separation from Cooke, that is. Then, she went out with him instead of staying at home.

Hubbard was super sympathetic, believing that West manipulated Batula when she was at a low point.

Batula expressed feelings of being overwhelmed and overpowered because West seemed to really care about her, bombarding her with attention when she felt “unloveable.”

Some on the internet have sided with Batula, believing that West love-bombed her. But is that really what happened?

Ciara Miller is the ACTUAL victim, here

Look, there are certainly reasons to believe that Batula wasn’t in a good place, mentally or emotionally.

After all, she and Cooke apparently didn’t have sex during their marriage. They were married for years, by the way.

But the amount of sympathy being channeled by viewers in Batula’s direction is way out of proportion. Especially when compared to how some have chosen to view Ciara Miller.

Ciara has been called “too harsh” and “mean” for confronting her former best friend on the reunion stage.

She showed passion and heartbreak and emotion. Batula also cried, but not over her fallen friendship.

On the stage, Batula cried when she felt humiliated over Wilson being with Meija Moreno when the two of them first hooked up. She even left the stage.

This was about her — her image, her feelings, her sense of worth.

Meanwhile, when anyone, from her castmates to host Andy Cohen, tried to challenge her for being a bad friend, she’d try to wriggle out of the conversation or swap topics or churn out more excuses.

Batula wasn’t friendless when West hit her up. She turned down partying with friends because hooking up with West made her feel good, and because it’s what she wanted to do.

Now she’s, if not friendless, sporting fewer than she was just a few months ago. Betraying your best friend for a man is just not a good look, and it makes you the bad guy.

Yes, even if the man you betrayed her for is even worse.

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Karl-Anthony Towns Says Fiancee Jordyn Woods Was Not Happy About Knicks Owners’s …

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Midtown Manhattan is at a standstill today, thanks to a parade celebrating the New York Knicks’ first championship in 53 years!

For obvious reasons, the team’s biggest stars, including Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns, have been anointed the new kings of the city.

But as Towns’ and his fiancee, socialite Jordyn Woods, can attest, the spoils of victory came at a tremendous price.

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods attend the “Highest 2 Lowest” New York Premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music on August 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

In a recent interview, Towns discussed a controversial speech delivered by Knicks owner James Dolan.

Dolan suggested that his players might want to take after the ancient Spartans and abstain from sex during the season.

Not surprisingly, this suggestion didn’t sit well with several members of the Knicks roster.

“I will definitely say, when I came home, and I told my fiancée what he said, she didn’t like to hear that one,” Towns shared on “The Howard Stern Show” this week.

Asked by Stern if he and Jordyn adhered to the new rule, Towns kept things PG, saying, “I would say she’s very happy.”

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Dolan’s … unusual suggestion to his players was first revealed on Brunson and Josh Hart’s “Roommates” podcast.

“You don’t have to give up sex for the next 10 weeks, but like Spartans — do you know what Spartans are? They denied themselves so that they could have an edge. Get the edge,” Dolan said, adding:

“Go home, talk to your wives,” Dolan said. “Don’t tell them you’re not going to have sex, and don’t tell them it was my idea.”

“But let them know what this is going to be like, what your commitment is going to be like, and how they’re going to have to sacrifice too.”

Thankfully, Karl didn’t take the advice to heart. He and Jordyn got engaged earlier this year, and she paid loving tribute to her lanky boo after the Knicks polished off the San Antonio Spurs four games to one in the NBA Finals:

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“To my soon-to-be husband and best friend: you did it. I couldn’t be more proud of you,” she wrote, adding:

“Watching the humility you’ve carried through every high and low, the way you put your faith before everything else, the sacrifices you’ve made, and the joy you’ve brought to every moment has been so inspiring. No ego. Just hard work, gratitude, and an unwavering belief.

“What a journey this has been for us. You always said, ‘When I get my ring, I’ll get you yours,’ and somehow it happened exactly that way. Two rings in one year.”

It’s gonna be hard to top 2026. But something tells us Jordyn and Karl will keep trying.

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Chrissy Teigen Ignites Backlash with Funeral Pics After Dad Died

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are mourning her father.

After his sudden passing earlier this month, she eventually shared a few photos from his funeral.

The backlash and overall discourse has been pretty intense.

Chrissy has shared a lot of low moments before. But why would she post this?

Chrissy Teigen attends the 2026 Gold Gala at The Music Center on May 09, 2026. (Photo Credit: Brianna Bryson/WireImage)

Oversharing or just sharing her grief?

On June 9, Ron Teigen abruptly passed away.

The following week, on June 16, 40-year-old Chrissy shared Instagram Story photos of his funeral.

She and John share four children. Their eldest daughter is named Luna.

One photo showed Chrissy and John and Luna together, seated on the floor in front of the casket, photographed from behind.

The social media influencer did not opt to include audio or text in her pics. She didn’t really have to.

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Critics across social media were quick to slew criticism at the grieving mother of four.

“She has to make every tragic event in her life a photo op. It’s the only way to keep herself relevant,” accused one.

Another evoked Erika Kirk’s performative grief, accusing Chrissy of acting “a little kirky.” That’s really harsh.

“This is a private moment. Why did she post this?” asked another.

“I know that people in the public eye are used to being photographed all the time but something like this should be private,” opined another, more nuanced critic.

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Others rode to her defense, however

“People grieve differently & not up to your expectations,” argued a commenter.

Just because most of us do not share Chrissy’s platform or audience doesn’t mean that others don’t relate to her showcasing her low moments.

“If I could’ve taken a photo next my dad’s casket and had a way for the whole world to know his name, know how much he mattered and was loved, I definitely would’ve done it,” the comment continued.

Others have noted that Chrissy has a history of showing her lowest moments.

This has included her sobriety journey, her shame at some of her actions while under the influence, and even simple inconveniences.

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What we need to remember in this moment is that Chrissy has a massive audience of social media followers across multiple platforms.

Even though she’s 40 now and obviously strikes a different tone than she did when she was drunk and 30, a lot of people see every post as an invitation to share their “feedback.”

Also, and we apologize if this is news to anyone, but a lot of people on social media are mean and critical for no reason.

It’s trite to say it, but people grieve in their own ways. Some people are very public. Others are private. There’s a broad spectrum.

Chrissy’s just sharing a piece of her grief with the world. Others who have abruptly lost close relatives can likely relate, and know that they are not alone.

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Daveigh Chase: Video Shows Actress Emaciated, Homeless Before Death

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On Wednesday, we reported the shocking news that Daveigh Chase had passed away.

The actress — who was best known for her work in films like The Ring, Lilo & Stitch, and Donnie Darko — was just 35 years old.

Little is known about the circumstances of her death, but a man claiming to be Daveigh’s boyfriend (more on that later) says she passed away after battling meningitis and a blood infection.

Actress Daveigh Chase arrives at HBO’s ‘Big Love’ Season 5 premiere at Directors Guild of America on January 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Chase had not appeared in film or on television since 2016.

And after a 2018 arrest for drug possession, she announced that she had decided to quit acting entirely.

In the years since, Daveigh was largely forgotten by the public — but not by her loved ones.

Upon learning that she was homeless and living in Los Angeles’ notorious Skid Row neighborhood, Chase’s manager, John Ryan, and her stepsister, Gaia Brown, hired a private investigator to track her down.

Ryan tells Page Six that he spoke to Chase on the phone, but was unable to locate her.

However, the search did turn up a video of Daveigh in which she appears to be badly emaciated.

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Ryan says the plan was to get Chase to a rehab facility in Costa Rica owned by a friend he knew.

“We were so close to finding her,” he told Page Six. “Daveigh was the sweetest and brightest light in Hollywood. I can’t believe this is real. Her legacy and work will live on forever.”

Sadly, the controversy surrounding Chase’s final days continues, as there are concerns about a GoFundMe page set up by Hernandez, who claims that he had been in a romantic relationship with Chase since 2019.

According to Page Six, Chase’s family and close friends say they do not know who Hernandez is.

“A man claiming to be Daveigh’s boyfriend has launched a GoFundMe page purportedly on behalf of Daveigh and her family. Neither her family nor her close friends know who this person is.”

“After a difficult childhood and a painful falling out with her family, Daveigh was bullied and struggled to find safety and happiness in downtown LA. When we met, I promised to protect her and give her the love and comfort she deserved. Together, we found moments of happiness and hope,” Hernandez wrote on the GoFundMe page, adding:

“All she ever wanted was a place where we could live together, feel safe, and be happy. Now, more than ever, I want to give her that sense of home and peace in her final days.

“I understand we all go through things, but if you can help, I will be really grateful for anything. And if you can only give a prayer, I will take that too. Thank you for considering helping us during this difficult time.”

Meanwhile, details of Chase’s tragically short life continue to resurface, including a heartbreaking interview she gave in 2009.

“I just want to make something that I love and people will respect,” the actress told Interview magazine at the time.

“I want to do things that will change someone’s life, not something they’ll forget about tomorrow.”

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Collin Gosselin Shades Kate, Praises ‘Real Mom’ with Memoir News

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Kate Gosselin has been called out by parenting experts, child advocates, animal rights advocates, and more.

Most of all, she’s been exposed by her estranged son, Collin Gosselin.

Now, he’s written a tell-all memoir with a fast-approaching release date.

Alongside the welcome book news, he’s praising his real mom — and shading Kate.

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‘To my real mom’

“This is not a story for entertainment,” Collin announced on Instagram on Wednesday, June 17.

“It is a story to instill responsibility in everyone to advocate and speak up against abuse, injustice, and the exploitation of children,” he emphasized.

“I not only poured my heart into this book for my younger self,” he wrote, “but for ALL who have faced unfair and outright heinous acts as children.”

Collin affirmed: “I am your voice. I stand with you.”

He also had words to share about Colleen Conrad, the woman who was his father’s partner for years — including when he was finally freed from the institution to which Kate had condemned him.

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“I didn’t plan this at all,” Collin wrote in a follow-up post. “But coincidentally on the day of the official announcement of my book, it is Colleen’s birthday.”

He praised: “She is the strongest woman I know, who stepped in at the toughest part of my life and CHOSE to be a mother to me.”

Collin continued: “Happy birthday to my wonderful, hardworking, passionate, and I could go on… to my real mom.”

He gushed: “I love you so much.”

Colleen was at Collin’s graduation, even after her split from Jon. She has also defended him publicly after Kate’s vicious statements.

On Instagram, Collin Gosselin and Colleen Conrad shared their familial bond — something that his birth mother likely could never understand. (Image Credit: Instagram)

‘The love you feel for a mom that chose you is something so powerful’

In the comments, Collin continued:

“The love you feel for a mom you were given is incredible. But the love you feel for a mom that CHOSE you is something so powerful,” he wrote.

Collin wrote: “I am so fortunate @colleen.conrad122 I love you so much.”

Colleen herself commented: “This made me cry and yes I would sing it you, Jesse, and Jordan!” This was in reference to Rascal Flats.

“That is my wish!” Colleen gushed. “I’ll always be here for you and you are my son. I love you!”

As Collin Gosselin shares his painful personal story in a memoir, he knows that there are millions of other children who have suffered in their own ways. (Image Credit: Instagram)

“I got the best birthday present today,” Colleen gushed on her own Instagram page.

“Collin’s book finally came out,” she wrote. Okay, that’s a few months premature, but you get the idea.

“His story is finally becoming a reality and I am so incredibly proud of him for all the hard work that he put into this and having the courage to write it,” Colleen praised.

She boosted: “Any one that would like like to read what he went through pre-orders are available.”

It’s wonderful that Collin found actual love and emotional support after his childhood. And it’s great that he’s able to tell his story.

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