Catherine Zeta-Jones Genealogy
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Considered to be one of the most beautiful women in the world, Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress, singer, and dancer. Born September 25, 1969, in Swanswea, Wales, Zeta-Jones appeared on the London stage in various roles before being cast in the British television series The Darling Buds of May. Her big break came in the Mask of Zorro opposite Antonio Banderas. Other prime films soon followed, including Entrapment, Traffic, America's Sweethearts, Ocean's Twelve, and Chicago, which earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Zeta-Jones is known as much for her marriage as her career. Since the beginning of her relationship with actor Michael Douglas, she has been a tabloid regular. 25 years her senior, Douglas reportedly introduced himself to Zeta-Jones saying, "I'd like to be the father of your children." They've been married since 2000 and have two children: Carys and Dylan. Zeta-Jones has also made tabloid headlines with her issues with a stalker, the diagnosis of her bipolar disorder, Douglas's battle with cancer, and constant allegations of separation and divorce for the couple.

Catherine Zeta-Jones's last name, "Jones," is a Welsh name that comes from the personal name, John, meaning "God is gracious." The family held a seat in Llanerchrugog, Denbigshire, as early as the 16th Century. Other spellings include "Jonas," "Jone," and "Joness." The first Jones of note to come to America was Chadwallader Jones in Virginia in 1623.