• Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary, sharing their joy on Instagram.
• The couple, parents to two children, first met in 1998 and married in 2000 after Douglas's divorce.
• Both active in the film industry, they've faced challenges together, including Douglas's battle with tongue cancer.
• Their enduring love story continues to inspire fans, proving that true love can stand the test of time.

Hollywood power couple Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas recently celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary, marking over two decades of marital bliss. The actress took to Instagram to share three pictures from their wedding ceremony, expressing her love for her husband in the caption. 24 years ago, I said, I do. Happy Anniversary darling Michael. Our love is like a hole in one.... You have to see it to believe it, she wrote.

The couple, who share two children, Dylan, 24, and Carys, 21, first met at the Deauville American Film Festival in France in August 1998. They were introduced by actor Danny DeVito and became engaged on December 31, 1999. Their wedding took place at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on November 18, 2000, following the finalization of Douglas's divorce.

Their high-profile ceremony reportedly cost an estimated $2 million. Prior to his marriage to Zeta-Jones, Douglas was married to Diandra Luker, the daughter of an Austrian diplomat. They had one son, Cameron, born in 1978. In 1995, Diandra filed for divorce and was awarded $45 million as part of the settlement.

A Life in the Spotlight

The couple has been active in the film industry, attending the International Film Festival of India in Goa last year. Michael was awarded the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the festival. This award was previously given to Spanish filmmaker-writer Carlos Saura during the 53rd edition of IFFI.

In September this year, Zeta-Jones celebrated her 55th birthday, which she shares with Douglas. She posted a monochromatic nude picture of herself on Instagram, joking about running out of gift ideas for her husband. In my birthday suit! After over 25 years of sharing my birthday day with my husband, I am running out of gift ideas! This is gift option two, golf balls being option one... of course, she wrote.

Overcoming Challenges Together

Their relationship has been a testament to their enduring love and commitment, despite the challenges they have faced. In 2010, Douglas was diagnosed with stage four tongue cancer. After aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatment, he was declared tumor-free in January 2011. He has since made significant lifestyle changes, including adopting a gluten-free diet and avoiding alcohol, cigarettes, and caffeine, to maintain his health.

Their anniversary celebration comes amidst a flurry of celebrity engagements, weddings, and baby announcements. From Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans's engagement to the birth of Candiace Dillard's first child, the year 2024 has been eventful for Hollywood's A-listers.

The enduring love story of Zeta-Jones and Douglas continues to captivate fans, proving that true love can indeed stand the test of time. Their journey together, marked by both personal and professional highs and lows, serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment to each other. As they celebrate their 24th anniversary, they continue to inspire with their enduring love story, a testament to their commitment and the strength of their bond.