Michael Douglas says wife Catherine Zeta-Jones has 'earned her success' as he praises her career
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Michael Douglas has praised his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones for being an “entrepreneur” saying she has “earned her success”.
The Hollywood A-Lister gushed over his wife’s achievements as he promoted the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp, adding that he was unfamiliar with her not-so-humble interview but supported her all the way .
He told E! News: “She's branching out in a couple other areas. She's got a whole branding line of Casa Zeta-Jones and she's on QVC and she's an entrepreneur and I totally support her.
“She comes from humble roots. She's a humble young lady.
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“If you got it, flaunt it. She's probably saying I've worked hard enough. She earned it.”
Douglas also said that he feels acting roles are “much more difficult for ladies of a certain age” but added that he felt female roles in big movies were growing.
Earlier this month, Zeta-Jones confessed that she is “sick of being humble” and saying sorry over her success.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, the actress said: “One thing I’m not is humble any more. I’m sick of being humble. I really am. ‘So sorry I’m rich, so sorry I’m married to a movie star, so sorry I’m not so bad looking’.
“No sorrys. Enough. All that is important to me now is my work.
“That’s what I love and the rest of my life is a joy because I’ve got two beautiful kids and a healthy, happy husband. It’s all good, and I’m not going to be humble for that either.”
Ant-Man and The Wasp LA premiere – in pictures
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