Michael Douglas Reveals Why His Marriage Has Lasted

HollywoodactorMichael Douglas has opened up on why his marriage to fellow actressCatherine Zeta-Joneshas been a long and happy affair.

The pair have been married for 19 years and Douglas was quite frank in an interview withUS Weekly as to the reason behind the happy union.

I think it just comes out of courtesy. You know, I think sometimes we take the person closest to us for granted. I would say sometimes that we make more of an effort with strangers than we do with the person who’s closest to us. And I’ve always tried to remember how fortunate I am and what an extraordinary lady she is and daily remember that kind of respect.Michael Douglas

Michael Kirk Douglashas had an astonishingly successful career as aHollywoodactor. He is a recipient of numerous accolades, including twoAcademy Awards, fiveGolden Globe Awards, aPrimetime Emmy Award, theCecil B. DeMille Award, and theAFI Life Achievement Award.

He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama from theUniversity of California. His early acting roles included film, stage, and television productions.

Douglas married Welsh actressCatherine Zeta-Jones on November 18, 2000. They were both born on September 25, though 25 years apart. They have two children.