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- Early Years
- A Debut Role
- The Teen's Life
- The First Appearance on the Screen
- A Memorable Event
- Beloved Wales
- The Dream that Came True
- Fame and Money to Help the Poor
Catherine Zeta Jones
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One of the most famous Hollywood actresses was born in Wales. A talented actress, dancer and singer, Catherine started performing at the age of four! She played in a local church drama group and often sang and danced on the kitchen table using the spout of her grandma's kettle as a microphone. Her family, neighbours and friends were absolutely sure that one day she would become famous.
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Catherine Zeta Jones made her acting debut at the age of ten (!), when she played the leading part in "Annie", a musical at the Swansea Grand Theatre. At 12, she won a British tap dancing championship.
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Catherine says that even at 13 she looked 20. And she worked like a grown-up person! "No one knew how or where I got all this energy," she says. "After school I came home, did my homework, ate something, went to dance classes and rehearsals. But I loved it. I always wanted more. Anyway, by the time I was 15, I was already doing musicals in the West End of London.
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Success came to Jones when she played Isabelle in the American TV mini-series of "Titanic". Mr Steven Spielberg, the world-famous creator of "Jaws", "E.T." and "Jurassic Park", was so impressed with her performance that he immediately called Martin Campbell, the director of "The Mask of Zorro". In the film Catherine played the daughter of an aging Zorro (Anthony Hopkins). When "The Mask of Zorro" came out, it was an immediate hit.
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On the 18th of November in 2000 Catherine married Michael Douglas, a famous Hollywood actor. A traditional Welsh choir sang at their wedding. Catherine's beautiful dress was designed by a famous Welsh fashion designer David Emanuel (who also made the dress for the marriage of Diana, Princess of Wales). Her gold wedding ring has a Celtic motif on it.
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Catherine and Michael have two children. Their son, Dylan Michael Douglas, was named after Dylan Thomas, a famous Welsh poet. Their daughter's name is Carys which means "love" in Welsh. Though Catherine lives in Bermuda, she often visits Wales and says that it's the best place in the world.
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In 2003, Catherine won an Oscar for "Chicago". She had wanted to get an Oscar since her childhood. When Scotsman Sean Connery gave her the statuette, Catherine said she couldn't believe that a Scot was giving the award to a Welsh person.