Is Michael Douglas OK? Fans express concern about actor's 'purple’ hand during vacation with Catherine Zeta-Jones

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were spotted having a romantic vacation in Italy recently
PUBLISHED AUG 3, 2023
Fans were worried about Michael Douglas after noticing his purple hand during a vacation with Catherine Zeta-Jones (Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Fans were worried about Michael Douglas after noticing his purple hand during a vacation with Catherine Zeta-Jones (Rich Fury/Getty Images)

PORTOFINO, ITALY: Catherine Zeta-Jones and her husband, Michael Douglas, were recently spotted on a romantic vacation in Portofino, Italy. The couple was spotted leaving an Italian restaurant and strolling around the beautiful city.

Zeta-Jones, always known for her fashionable sense, was seen wearing a long and flowy dark purple dress, along with chic sunglasses. She completed her look with beige and black platform wedge shoes. Douglas looked dashing in a dark blue dress shirt and white pants. During their walk, the 78-year-old held the 'Wednesday' actress' hand. 


 
 
 
 
 
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Is Michael Douglas OK? 

Fans saw the photos expressed concern over the appearance of Douglas' hands. Despite his age, he remains active and calls his family his greatest blessing. The couple has two children, a 22-year-old son named Dylan and a 20-year-old daughter named Carys.

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas attend the
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas attend the 'Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania' UK Gala Screening at BFI IMAX Waterloo on February 16 in London, England (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

An Instagram user wrote, “I don’t think he is long for this world. His hands are very purple.” When a user thought it was the shadow from Zeta-Jones' dress, another clarified writing, “Exactly. Not only PAD but look at the edema. And it’s definitely not her dress casting a shadow you can see the edema in his other hand also." 

‘As you get older, all of a sudden, you begin to appreciate relationships’

Douglas and Zeta-Jones have been married for over 20 years. They got married in 2000. According to Douglas, Zeta-Jones' entry into his life was an unexpected yet wonderful surprise.

(L-R) Carys Zeta Douglas, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the
Carys Zeta Douglas, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the 'Jeanne du Barry' Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16 in Cannes, France (Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

Douglas takes great pride in nurturing a strong emotional connection with his children, ensuring they feel secure and loved. He shares his son, Cameron, with ex-wife Diandra Luker.

In an interview with The Guardian, Douglas acknowledged his decision to prioritize family over work and embraced the role of a devoted father and husband. He expressed genuine contentment with Zeta-Jones pursuing her career while he cared for their children at home.

(L-R) Dylan Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the Disney+ Original Series
(L-R) Dylan Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the Disney+ Original Series "National Treasure: Edge of History" Red Carpet Event at El Capitan Theatre on December 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Douglas said, “From now on I'm going to spend all my efforts on the people I'm closest to... As you get older, all of a sudden, you begin to appreciate relationships, be understanding about the foibles of life, more forgiving — and you've got more time for the kids. It makes for a much happier marriage and family environment."

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