Michael Douglas Discusses Ending His Playboy Era for Catherine Zeta-Jones in New Memoir

Michael Douglas is sharing insights into his personal life in his memoir, One Helluva Ride, scheduled for release on October 6, 2026. The actor was previously married to Diandra Luker, whom he wed in 1977. They separated in 1995, and their divorce was finalized in 2000.

Following his divorce, Douglas married Catherine Zeta-Jones in 2000, five months after his first divorce was finalized. The couple shares two children. Their marriage included a brief separation in 2013 that lasted for several months before they reconciled.

Michael Douglas Changed His 'Playboy' Self After Meeting Catherine Zeta-Jones

According to the LA Times and his memoir, Douglas addressed his past playboy image. He stated that in the late 1990s, when his relationship with Catherine Zeta-Jones became official, he ended relationships with five women. Douglas noted that upon meeting Catherine, it felt like they formed a family and he became a new man.