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Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress known for film, television, and stage work.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress known for award-winning film and stage performances. She won an Academy Award for *Chicago* and a Tony Award for *A Little Night Music*.

Early life and background

Catherine Zeta-Jones was born in Swansea, Wales, on 25 September 1969. She began performing at a young age, with early stage work before moving into television and film.

Film and stage career

She gained international attention through films like *The Mask of Zorro*, *Traffic*, and *Chicago*, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the latter. On stage, she won a Tony Award for her role in *A Little Night Music*.

Honours and personal life

Her honours include a BAFTA, an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and appointment as Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2010. She has been married to actor Michael Douglas since 2000.

In short

  • Born in Swansea, Wales in 1969.
  • Won Academy Award for *Chicago* and Tony for *A Little Night Music*.
  • Appointed CBE in 2010 for film and humanitarian work.
  • Married to Michael Douglas since 2000.

Quick questions

Who is Catherine Zeta-Jones?
She is a Welsh actress known for film and stage roles, including award-winning performances in *Chicago* and *A Little Night Music*.
What major awards has she won?
She has won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award.
Is Catherine Zeta-Jones married?
Yes, she is married to actor Michael Douglas.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Zeta-Jones
    Supports: Birth date, Welsh nationality, awards, and CBE appointment.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Catherine-Zeta-Jones
    Supports: Birth place, nationality, key films, Academy Award, and CBE.
  3. BBC Wales — https://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/arts/sites/catherine-zeta-jones/pages/biography.shtml
    Supports: Early life, birth place, and career beginnings.
  4. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/catherine-zeta-jones
    Supports: Key films, Academy Award-winning role, Tony Award, and marriage to Michael Douglas.