It has been a while since Catherine Zeta-Jones placed all her focus on herself and her career. But now she is back and ready to reinvent her life. There is one obstacle, though. To do what she needs to do, she must place her complete focus on herself. The problem is that it means placing her recently retired husband, Michael Douglas, on the back burner, and that could cause a strain on their marriage.
Catherine Zeta-Jones is ready to push forward with her career plans. At 55, the actress has seemingly pulled back for some while. Now, she has multiple projects in the works, and it is full speed ahead. It is all falling into place for her.
However, according to Globe Magazine insiders, Catherine’s newfound career desires are not going over very well with her husband of nearly 25 years, the Wall Street star Michael Douglas.
As previously reported, Michael recently retired from Hollywood. At 81, the iconic film star reveals he was just ready to step away from acting and enjoy a quieter, slower-paced lifestyle.
Normally, at this stage of life and advancing age, this would be the right move for a married couple. However, with Catherine Zeta-Jones being 55 and Douglas being 81, they are finding they are at very different stages in their lives.
Michael Douglas Left To Idle Amid Catherine Zeta-Jones’ New Career Push
Needless to say, Michael is reportedly feeling a little neglected and abandoned by his wife. In the past, Douglas stated that he felt retirement would mean romantic dinners, quiet nights, and enjoying his wife’s company. Instead, insiders say he’s left to rattle around their mansion alone.
The insider adds that Michael “isn’t really involved in what she’s doing, and it’s difficult for him because he’s effectively sitting at home living the life of an old man.”
Rumors are starting to swirl that behind closed doors, the tension is mounting. Those close to the Hollywood pair claim Catherine Zeta-Jones is craving space. They say that since Michael Douglas stepped away from Hollywood, he has become increasingly clingy and suspicious. With their children grown and out of the house, the quiet inside their home is said to be unbearable for Michael.
As a result, it looks like things between the couple are strained to say the least. It is far from the picture Douglas envisioned. But now one of two people is living entirely different lives under the same roof.
Catherine and Michael were once seen as the definition of a golden couple. But after more than two decades together, speculation is mounting that Michael’s worst fear may come true. Watching his beloved wife and best move forward without him. Could this A-list fairy tale be circling the drain? Hollywood is already placing its bets, and it doesn’t look too promising.
