Michael Douglas opens up about the realities of raising children at an older age, from the joys to the “tough” moments.
The 79-year-old Oscar winner told the Telegraph in an interview published on April 20 that when he visited his children’s universities, people once thought he was his grandfather.
“‘Today’s not Grandfather’s Day, it’s Parents’ Day.’ I say, ‘I’m a parent!'” he told the outlet. “It was a big deal.”
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones (54) have been married for almost 24 years and have two children, son Dylan (23) and daughter Carys (21). Rooker also has 45-year-old Cameron Douglas with his ex-wife Deandra.
Douglas previously revealed that he was mistaken for his grandfather at Callies’ high school graduation ceremony in 2021, but he laughed it off.
“I’m not trying to make it personal. They’re just trying to be nice,” he said at the time.
Douglas, although not Carey’s grandfather. teeth Proud grandfather of two children, eldest son Cameron, Lua born in 2017 and Ryder born in 2020.
In an interview with the Telegraph, Douglas also opened up about her regrets over missing out on her eldest son’s education due to the demands of work in the entertainment industry.
“Cameron was suffering so much from that time on…I was overwhelmed and overloaded with work. And in contrast to when Catherine and I were together, family came second to work and then country. And it came in third place after my family.
“And since you’ve already done enough work, you wanted to enjoy this opportunity and the kids more,” he said.
Despite this, Douglas calls his children “extraordinary beings” and says he is grateful that they were a part of his life throughout his 50s, 60s, and 70s. Told.
“I guess you have to thank their mom and Duchess Kate. They were just happy. There was nothing wrong with us per se. We had a wonderful, wonderful life together.” he said.
Douglas and Zeta-Jones are currently “empty nesters.” Douglas said Dylan will graduate from Brown University in 2022 and Callies will attend the university for one more year.
Callies celebrated her 21st birthday on April 20, and Douglas and Zeta-Jones celebrated by posting tributes on Instagram.
Douglas posted a photo of her and her daughter posing together on the red carpet.
“Happy 21, my darling Karis! You have brought so much happiness to me and the world,” she captioned the photo.
Zeta-Jones shared a photo of Carries as a baby and toddler on a merry-go-round.
“You are the joy of my life. For 21 years, watching you grow into the most amazing woman today is a God-given gift that I will never take for granted. , I cherish every day of my life,” Zeta-Jones wrote. caption. “Thank you for being you. I love you with all my heart ♥️ Mom.”
