CATHERINE Zeta-Jones is a world-famous name – thanks to her career as a Hollywood actress.

But how did she become famous? And what are her biggest movies? Here’s what we know….

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress Credit: Splash News

Who is Catherine Zeta Jones?

Catherine Zeta-Jones, CBE, 51, was born on September 25, 1969, and is a Welsh actress.

Zeta Jones is known for her roles in The Mask Of Zorro and Entrapment.

The actress also played the title character in the 1996 historical biopic Catherine The Great.

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What is her background?

Born and raised in Swansea, Catherine aspired to be an actress from a young age.

As a child, she played roles in the West End productions of the musicals Annie and Bugsy Malone.

She studied musical theatre at the Arts Educational Schools, London, and made her stage breakthrough with a leading role in a 1987 production of 42nd Street.

Catherine shot to fame in 1991 when she starred in The Darling Buds Of May alongside David Jason.

After this, she headed for Hollywood and the rest is history.

Catherine made her return to the small screen in January 2018 in BBC drama Feud.

What are Catherine Zeta-Jones’ biggest movies?

Catherine Zeta-Jones - Antonio Banderas Autograph Photo – Tamino

Catherine has become the darling of Hollywood since her breakthrough into movies in the 90s:

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The Mask Of Zorro (1998)

Entrapment (1999)

Traffic (2000)

Chicago (2002)

Intolerable Cruelty (2003)

Ocean’s Twelve (2004)

The Terminal (2004),

No Reservations (2007)

A Little Night Music (2009)

Side Effects (2013)

Red 2 (2013)

Catherine is married to fellow actor Michael Douglas

Catherine is married to fellow actor Michael Douglas When did Catherine marry Michael Douglas? Do they have children?

Catherine got engaged to Michael Douglas on New Year’s Eve and married at the Plaza Hotel in New York on November 18, 2000.

The high-profile ceremony cost an estimated £1.5million.

In 2010, Douglas was diagnosed with tongue cancer and Zeta-Jones has spoken about her struggles with depression and bipolar II disorder.

Owing to their separate health battles, the pair lived separately in 2013 before reconciling.

Catherine and Michael have two children, a son Dylan Michael (born August 2000) and a daughter Carys Zeta (born April 2003).

Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones in High School Memories

Catherine Zeta Jones as drug kingpin Griselda Blanco in the film Cocaine Grandmother