Michael Douglas: Catherine Zeta-Jones Was 'Outed' During Treatment

Michael Douglas: Catherine Zeta-Jones Was 'Outed' During Treatment

 

When Michael Douglas was battling throat cancer, his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones was right by his side through it all. Now that the actress is dealing with her own set of health issues, he's returning the favor. The actor talked candidly to Oprah on her show about Catherine's recent bout with Bipolar II.

He said: "Catherine's being quite open about it because she was outed. [She] went to get some help, and some other patient probably said, 'Hey, you won't believe who's in here now.' So, once that happens, I think she felt best to get out her story."

Catherine was treated for five days at the Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, after developing the mental illness due to the stress of Michael's recent battle with throat cancer.

He said during an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show: "After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check into a mental health facility for a brief stay."

He also hinted that his wife found it hard to admit that she had the disorder to her husband because of other troubles in his life.

The 66-year-old actor added: "My son is in federal prison, my ex-wife is suing me...it's kind of hard for the wife to say that she's depressed."

Now her illness is known to the world Catherine hopes it will give other sufferers the strength to seek help. She said in a statement: "If my revelation of having Bipolar II has encouraged one person to seek help, then it is worth it."

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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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Michael Douglas Shares: Cancerous Tumor Is Gone!

 Michael Douglas Shares: Cancerous Tumor Is Gone!

Michael Douglas is celebrating today – after months of chemo and radiation, the cancerous tumor in his throat is GONE. In an interview with Matt Lauer that’s airing tomorrow, he shared:

“I feel good, relieved. The tumor is gone. But, you know, I have to check out on a monthly basis now to maintain.”

Michael is pretty confident that he’s beaten cancer:

“I think the odds are with the tumor gone,” Douglas, 66, says, “and what I know about this particular type of cancer [is] that I’ve got it beat.”

He says he lost over 30 pounds during his treatments, but is on the road back to good health:

“I lost about 32 lbs.. And I’ve put about 12 back. But, I mean, I got another 20, 25 to go.”

Michael also shared his deeper understanding about what matters in life:

All of a sudden the affection from my family, from my friends, and from my fans hit me at a much deeper level than I would have ever imagined before. And it gave me a really new appreciation of just how valuable, how precious good friends are and family.”

“There’s a much deeper feeling. And I’ve talked to other cancer survivors about this, that – that happens, that you just really, really appreciate what’s important in life.”

I am so thrilled for him! What fantastic news!

Carey Mulligan Bored with Money

Carey Mulligan Bored with Money

Playing in a movie called WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEP clearly makes Carey Mulligan had to deal with money. At least, all the actors and actresses started to know the financial world. Surprisingly, this new experience is not at all interesting for Carey and she is bored with the money.

“We all have to learn a little about the financial world and the men began to invest their money in the real world and brag about it,” said Carey Mulligan who gets the role as Winnie Gekko, the son of Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas. For some reason, although during shooting, Carey was always ‘connected’ with money but this subject does not attract this British actress.



“I am not at all interested,” said Carey Mulligan according to Splash News. It could be because at this time money is not a problem for Carey Mulligan whose name boosted after the appearance in the movie, AN EDUCATION, which got numerous awards and gave an Oscar nomination for Carey Mulligan. (judyhalone)