Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have one of Hollywood’s most unusual birthday traditions: they celebrate on the same day. This year, the longtime couple marked Sept. 25 together once again, with Douglas turning 82 and Zeta-Jones celebrating her 57th birthday.
According to People, for the Michael Douglas birthday, Zeta-Jones shared a romantic Instagram tribute featuring the pair kissing in tropical blue water while wearing sunglasses. She called him her “darling” husband and wrote that sharing their special day together was as meaningful as the day itself.
Michael Douglas’s Birthday Comes With a Sweet Family Tribute
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The couple’s family joined in the celebration as well. Douglas’ eldest son, Cameron Douglas, left a message wishing both of them more years filled with love and happiness. Douglas and Zeta-Jones also share two children, Dylan and Carys, who have grown up largely in the public eye alongside their famous parents.
The shared birthday has become another familiar part of their relationship, which began after they met at the Deauville Film Festival in 1998. They married two years later in 2000 and have since remained one of Hollywood’s most recognizable long-term couples.
The Couple Recently Celebrated 25 Years of Marriage
Last November, Douglas and Zeta-Jones marked their 25th wedding anniversary. Zeta-Jones celebrated the milestone with a heartfelt message recalling their wedding at New York City’s Plaza Hotel and the moment she walked down the aisle toward Douglas. Their guest list included several major Hollywood names, among them Goldie Hawn, Steven Spielberg, and Sharon Stone.
The latest Michael Douglas birthday celebration arrives during a year already filled with family milestones. Just days earlier, Zeta-Jones also honored her father, David Jones, on his 80th birthday with another affectionate social media post. After more than two decades of marriage, Douglas and Zeta-Jones continue to mark their biggest moments publicly with warmth and humor. Sharing a birthday may have started as a coincidence, but after all these years, it has become one of the sweetest traditions associated with their relationship.