Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas Embrace Grandparent Life After His 80th Birthday

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas Embrace ‘Grandparent Life’ After His 80th Birthday

Catherine Zeta-Jones is showering her husband, Michael Douglas, with affection now more than ever. However, a source exclusively reveals that she has had to adapt to his declining energy levels. A family friend candidly remarked, “Has Michael slowed down? Absolutely, and much of their life together revolves around how he chooses to spend his time.”

Since their marriage in November 2000, Zeta-Jones, 55, and Douglas have shared nearly 24 years together, but their lifestyle has seen significant changes. The Wall Street star still harbors a passion for acting, but traveling with Catherine has taken precedence. The source added, “Vacations have become more crucial for them than pursuing acting jobs.”

While the couple often comes off as a dynamic, glamorous duo, insiders indicate they’ve adopted a more ‘grandparent-like’ lifestyle than what most might assume. “Michael has stepped back from his once-thriving career as a film producer to relish a quieter life. They enjoy early dinners, cozy bedtimes, and languid Sunday afternoons by the pool. With their successful careers, they have amassed more wealth than they could ever need, allowing them to work only when it sounds enjoyable or when collaborating with old friends.”

Both have achieved tremendous success in their respective fields—Zeta-Jones with her Academy Award, BAFTA, and Tony Award, and Douglas with two Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, an Emmy, and other prestigious accolades. One source even posed the question, “With all they’ve accomplished, what remains but to ride off into the sunset as Hollywood legends?”

Today, they are considered one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples. Yet, it would be an understatement to suggest they’ve slowed down in the 2020s. Although Douglas is not as active as he once was, he remains committed to living a long life. A different source relayed that he is “determined to reach 100 or close to it.”

Having survived a serious battle with cancer, Michael is acutely aware of what is at stake. “People often overlook his experience with cancer, but he hasn’t,” the insider stated. “He remembers the intense chemotherapy treatments, the nausea, and the pain. This constant worry about his health has led him to make significant lifestyle changes.”

To maintain his well-being, Douglas follows a gluten-free diet, eschews alcohol, cigarettes, and caffeine, limits his sugar intake, and regularly participates in check-ups. Additionally, he supplements his diet and exercises daily to boost his stamina and maintain muscle mass.

As they navigate this new chapter of their lives, Zeta-Jones and Douglas embody the essence of love, partnership, and the joys of family. Their journey continues to captivate those who follow their story.