Michael Douglas offered fans a look at his active weekend in New York City, sharing a video diary of his recent 90-minute walk through Central Park. The actor, who is set to celebrate his 82nd birthday on September 25, expressed satisfaction with his stamina, remarking, "Not bad for 82."
During his stroll through the iconic park, Douglas, who was promoting his upcoming book "One Helluva Ride," called the area "magical." He shared moments from the Strawberry Fields section before enlisting the help of a pedicab driver named Ahmed, who he introduced as a "new friend" from Egypt who has been living in New York for a decade.
Douglas's excursion followed a recent family vacation with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and their children, Dylan, 26, and Carys, 23. The actor's book, "One Helluva Ride," is scheduled for release on October 6 and is currently available for pre-order at a 50% discount.
The actor's daughter, Carys, recently made her New York theater debut in a production of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" in July. Images from her performance, which ran from June 20-27 in Brooklyn, circulated on Instagram, showing her taking bows and signing autographs. A friend of Carys told the Daily Mail that her parents are "so proud" of her theatrical achievement.
Carys has spoken about her desire to pursue acting and performing arts post-college. She told People that she grew up in theater and, while not formally studying acting in school, has found opportunities in "informative arts spaces."
Catherine Zeta-Jones has previously expressed that while she and her husband would initially suggest other career paths for their children, they have witnessed their genuine passion for acting. She noted that both Carys and Dylan have extensive theater camp experience and understand the realities of "celebritydom."
Zeta-Jones also mentioned that her children have had discussions with Douglas about the challenges of entering the entertainment industry, particularly the pressure of being compared to their famous father and grandfather, the late actor Kirk Douglas. She emphasized that her children are driven by their passion for the craft and have worked to prove themselves independently.