Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones Separate: Was Their Age Difference a Factor?

Live From E! also discuss Billy Ray Cyrus canceling on Piers Morgan

By Mike Vulpo Aug 28, 2013 8:58 PMTags

We sure didn't see this separation coming!

On Wednesday's edition of Live From E!, Jason Kennedy, Ken Baker and Ali Fedotowsky discussed the surprise breakdown of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones' relationship.

According to a rep for the actress, the couple is simply "taking some time apart to evaluate and work on their marriage." 

But after 13 years of marriage, the panel had to wonder if the couple's 15-year age difference played a part in the couple's troubles. "The stress has taken a toll on their marriage," a friend told People magazine.

Also on today's show, the roundtable questioned why Billy Ray Cyrus canceled his televised sit-down interview with Piers Morgan.

After his daughter's controversial performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, fans are waiting to hear what the star's parents think of the show.

The CNN host is confident he will hear from the family very soon. "I'm not sure he's quite worked out what his explanation is yet," Morgan said. "So we've decided to postpone it. We are going to get the first interview."

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Finally, the panel looked at Alec Baldwin's recent behavior against a member of the paparazzi.

The former 30 Rock star got into an altercation with a photographer who tried to grab a picture of his family.

According to NYPD, no one sustained any injuries and neither party wanted to file a police report.

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