Michael Douglas on Catherine Zeta-Jones Separation: No "Crisis," All Is "Fine"

Actor insists his marriage is not on the rocks

By Peter Gicas Sep 03, 2013 1:35 PMTags
Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones Courtesy: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for GREY GOOSE

Michael Douglas is insisting there is no "crisis" when it comes to his marriage.

While attending the premiere of the Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra in Berlin on Monday, the subject of his reported separation from wife Catherine Zeta-Jones was brought up as he spoke to the media.

"I have a crisis at home?" the actor is quoted by USA Today as saying. "No, I think the press has a crisis. We are fine. My wife and I are fine."

The Oscar winner added that it is a "temporary separation," before noting, "But the press, it give you stuff to write about."

Last week, it was revealed that Douglas and Zeta-Jones had separated after 13 years of marriage.

A rep for the actress said in a statement at the time that "Catherine and Michael are taking some time apart to evaluate and work on their marriage."

The couple tied the knot in 2000. They have two children together, 13-year-old son Dylan and 10-year-old daughter Carys.