Catherine Zeta-Jones delivered a blunt and humorous response during her October 8 appearance on the Today show. She admitted that she has not yet read her husband Michael Douglas’s new memoir, One Helluva Ride, which was released on October 6.
When asked by co-host Willie Geist whether she had read the autobiography, Zeta-Jones did not hesitate. “It’s true,” she confessed. “As much as I love my husband, when I’m tired at night, I have no intention of reading about him. At all.”
A Hectic Global Filming Schedule
The Oscar-winning actress explained that her packed international travel and heavy workload over the past year left her with zero downtime. She detailed her extensive filming itinerary, noting that she spent seven months shooting season three of Netflix’s Wednesday in Dublin, Ireland.
Immediately after wrapping up her work on Wednesday, Zeta-Jones flew straight to London to film her role in the Prime Video series Kill Jackie. From there, she traveled to Bilbao, Spain, before making her promotional stop in New York City for the Today show.
Despite declining to read her husband’s book after long days on set, Zeta-Jones enthusiastically recommended it to the public. “But everyone else should [read it],” she told viewers. “The book is called One Helluva Ride, and I think everyone should hold on to their cowboy hats, because I think it is.”
Michael Douglas Responds to the Banter
Douglas, who has been married to Zeta-Jones since November 2000, previously discussed his wife’s busy schedule. He admitted he gave her a heads-up regarding some of the more candid and racy stories included in the memoir.
Geist shared an anecdote from his own interview with Douglas, mentioning that the actor came home recently, peeked around a corner, and felt relieved when his wife did not seem upset by anything in the book. Zeta-Jones laughed off the comment, replying simply, “He caught me in a good time.”
Inside One Helluva Ride
Published on October 6, One Helluva Ride delves deep into Douglas’s celebrated Hollywood career, his long-term marriage, and personal hurdles. The book addresses various eras of his life, including past relationships, his historic film projects, and his historical struggles with substance use and rehabilitation during the 1970s and 1980s.
Reflecting on his marriage and longevity in the public eye, Douglas told People magazine that maintaining a sense of humor is essential. “A good sense of humor doesn’t hurt, number one,” Douglas said. “And talking things out. Never using the words ‘never’ or ‘always’ when you get angry with each other. And putting yourself in the other person’s position before you make your value judgment.”
The couple shares two children, Dylan, 26, and Carys, 23. They continue to balance their high-profile careers with a strong foundation of mutual humor and support.
