Catherine Zeta Jones was born on September 25, 1969 in Swansea, United Kingdom. She married Michael Douglas 14 years ago and they have two children. Her breakthrough role was in the movie "The Mask of Zorro" in 1998 as the fiery Elena opposite Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas. She won one Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 75th Annual Academy Awards on March 23, 2003 for her role as Velma Kelly in the movie "Chicago", 2002. She is also famous for her trademarks such as the Sexy Welsh/Irish Look, Voluptuous Figure, Deep Sultry Voice, and her Unique Dancing.
Two years ago, she made public that she suffers from bipolar II disorder, which has a milder manic episodes than in bipolar I.
Mark Wahlberg, who costar with Catherine Zeta Jones in 'Broken City' said that Catherine is a throwback and compared her to the legend, Barbara Stanwyck. According to Mark Wahlberg, Catherine is famous for her professionalism and lack of pretention like the legendary Barbara Stanwyck. He also said that, "She's funny and has both feet on the ground, but she focuses like a laser. She knows what's important without being told - not just in her work but also in her life. She doesn't waste a moment." (InStyle/December 2012)
Here are some of Catherine Zeta Jones' Secrets and Quotes she lives by.
"I used to go around looking as frumpy as possible because it was inconceivable you could be attractive as well as be smart. It wasn't until I started being myself, the way I like to turn out to meet people, that I started to get any work."
"I like woman who look like women. I hated grunge. No one's more feminist than me, but you don't have to look as if you don't give a - you know. You can be smart, bright, and attractive aesthetically to others - and to yourself."
"I love clothes, and yes, we go out, but it's not like I'm walking around all
day in a neglige with fluffy mules. We're country people, really. I garden and knit. I golf. We ride horses. I grew up in the country in Wales. It's true, I don't like the whole cutoff-shorts-and-T-shirt look, but I think you can look fantastic in casual clothes. I even find a way to make golf clothes look good; I put my collar up, get a sporty hat, and throw on an Hermes scarf."
Michael's family always thanks me for bringing in reality, some fresh air. The way he grew up, well, let's just say I didn't grow up like that. I wasn't raised by nannies. My parents, they're very down-to-earth. Michael's family really gets a kick out of it."
On Her Secrets for having a Gorgeous Body:
"I'm obsessed with Hula-Hooping. I do it for 20 minutes a day. I don't use the old-fashioned hollow plastic kind we had when we were kids."
"I'm lucky to have a pool at my house in Westchester. I do laps for a half hour a day when I can."
"I don't have a trainer, but I don't need anyone to motivate me. I love exercise, even things like the elliptical machine and stretching. It's a legacy of dancing all those years. It really helps my mood too, which, with the bipolar thing, is important. I either work out in the house or, when I'm at our apartment in Manhattan, at an Equinox. I do at least 45 minutes a day, seven days a week."
"There's no way I could work out without music. I listen to a lot of Prince, and I love Florence and the Machine. And Adele, of course. I really want to be her and Alicia Keys too."
On Her Favorite Designers, Piece of Jewelry, and Beauty Must Nowadays:
"Of course there's Chanel, Helmut Lang, and I love McQueen plus nowadays, I am wearing a lot of Pucci. But Stella McCartney is special. Her fit is perfect for me, and I've known her since I was 20. I met her in London when I was starting out, and I had no idea who she was. We would chat on the phone and hang out, talking about guys. One night we were joking about a guy we knew from Liverpool, and she said, "That's so on the mark because, you know, my dad is from there." I said, "Your dad's from Liverpool?" I had no idea. She's totally unassuming. I was clueless."
"My favorite piece of jewelry probably my engagement ring. It's a marquise cut turned on its side. Michael chose it. He's brilliant."
"My beauty must have are my eyelash curler and La Prairie skin care."
Two years ago, she made public that she suffers from bipolar II disorder, which has a milder manic episodes than in bipolar I.
Mark Wahlberg, who costar with Catherine Zeta Jones in 'Broken City' said that Catherine is a throwback and compared her to the legend, Barbara Stanwyck. According to Mark Wahlberg, Catherine is famous for her professionalism and lack of pretention like the legendary Barbara Stanwyck. He also said that, "She's funny and has both feet on the ground, but she focuses like a laser. She knows what's important without being told - not just in her work but also in her life. She doesn't waste a moment." (InStyle/December 2012)
Here are some of Catherine Zeta Jones' Secrets and Quotes she lives by.
"Being glamorous is about strength and confidence. It's black-and-white - dramatic. You have to be strong as a woman."
"I don't deny myself food. I'm no saint. I love butter and cream, but I also eat lots of grains and fruits."
"I admire women whose style is low-key -- not done up but still chic and smart."
"I love fashion, love it, but I know exactly what looks good on my body. I never been a victim of trends."
"Where do I love to shop? Capri, Italy. Where I'm there, I buy floaty dresses you can't wear anywhere else. It's a magical place."
"I used to go around looking as frumpy as possible because it was inconceivable you could be attractive as well as be smart. It wasn't until I started being myself, the way I like to turn out to meet people, that I started to get any work."
"I like woman who look like women. I hated grunge. No one's more feminist than me, but you don't have to look as if you don't give a - you know. You can be smart, bright, and attractive aesthetically to others - and to yourself."
"I love clothes, and yes, we go out, but it's not like I'm walking around all
day in a neglige with fluffy mules. We're country people, really. I garden and knit. I golf. We ride horses. I grew up in the country in Wales. It's true, I don't like the whole cutoff-shorts-and-T-shirt look, but I think you can look fantastic in casual clothes. I even find a way to make golf clothes look good; I put my collar up, get a sporty hat, and throw on an Hermes scarf."
On Marriage and Michael Douglas:
"For marriage to be success, every woman and every man should have her and his own bathroom. The end."
"I do think I'm lucky 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. I really do think it was meant to happen."
"Yes, I was in love with my husband at first sight and still am. We have the most solid relationship."
Michael's family always thanks me for bringing in reality, some fresh air. The way he grew up, well, let's just say I didn't grow up like that. I wasn't raised by nannies. My parents, they're very down-to-earth. Michael's family really gets a kick out of it."
On Her Secrets for having a Gorgeous Body:
"I'm obsessed with Hula-Hooping. I do it for 20 minutes a day. I don't use the old-fashioned hollow plastic kind we had when we were kids."
"I'm lucky to have a pool at my house in Westchester. I do laps for a half hour a day when I can."
"I don't have a trainer, but I don't need anyone to motivate me. I love exercise, even things like the elliptical machine and stretching. It's a legacy of dancing all those years. It really helps my mood too, which, with the bipolar thing, is important. I either work out in the house or, when I'm at our apartment in Manhattan, at an Equinox. I do at least 45 minutes a day, seven days a week."
"There's no way I could work out without music. I listen to a lot of Prince, and I love Florence and the Machine. And Adele, of course. I really want to be her and Alicia Keys too."
On Her Favorite Designers, Piece of Jewelry, and Beauty Must Nowadays:
"Of course there's Chanel, Helmut Lang, and I love McQueen plus nowadays, I am wearing a lot of Pucci. But Stella McCartney is special. Her fit is perfect for me, and I've known her since I was 20. I met her in London when I was starting out, and I had no idea who she was. We would chat on the phone and hang out, talking about guys. One night we were joking about a guy we knew from Liverpool, and she said, "That's so on the mark because, you know, my dad is from there." I said, "Your dad's from Liverpool?" I had no idea. She's totally unassuming. I was clueless."
"My favorite piece of jewelry probably my engagement ring. It's a marquise cut turned on its side. Michael chose it. He's brilliant."
"My beauty must have are my eyelash curler and La Prairie skin care."
On Her Struggles on Being Bipolar:
"It is not easy. I'm not the kind of person who likes to shout out my personal issues from the rooftops, but with my bipolar becoming public, I hope fellow sufferers will know it is completely controllable. I hope I can help remove any stigma attached to it, and that those who don't have it under control will seek help with all that is available to treat it.
