Catherine Zeta-Jones Seeks Treatment For Bipolar Disorder

Despite earlier denials, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones reportedly entered a mental health facility to seek treatment for bipolar disorder, reports say.

"One of Catherine's reps tells People "After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility."

The rep confirms it was "for a brief stay to treat her Bipolar Disorder." 

"She's feeling great and looking forward to starting work this week on her two upcoming films," the rep says, adding that she spent five days there.

Reports say Catherine had been in Silver Hill Hospital in Connecticut for treatment, but Zeta Jones, 41, has apparently checked out as of this report.

Her husband Michael Douglas, 66, announced in January he was declared free of cancer after extensive chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

We wish them both only the best!

Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress. She began her career on stage at an early age. After starring in a number of United Kingdom and United States television films and small roles in films, she came to prominence with roles in Hollywood movies such as the 1998 action film The Mask of Zorro and the 1999 crime thriller film Entrapment. Her breakthrough role was in the 2000 film Traffic, for which she earned her first Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture.

Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta Jones

Zeta-Jones subsequently starred as Velma Kelly in the 2002 film adaptation of the musical Chicago, a critical and commercial success, and received an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, aScreen Actors Guild Award and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. Later, she appeared in the 2003 romantic comedy filmIntolerable Cruelty and 2004 crime comedy film Ocean's Twelve. Zeta-Jones landed the lead female role in the 2005 sequel of the 1998 film, The Legend of Zorro. She also starred in the 2008 biopic romantic thriller Death Defying Acts. In 2010, she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Desiree in A Little Night Music

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Catherine Zeta-Jones receives UK royal honour

Catherine Zeta-Jones has received a royal honour from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. -- PHOTO: AP

LONDON - HOLLYWOOD actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has received a royal honour from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace.

The Swansea, Wales-born actress became a Commander of the Order of the British Empire at the ceremony on Thursday, where she was accompanied by husband Michael Douglas and their two children Carys and Dylan.

Zeta-Jones, 41, said she was 'very emotional and rather nervous' to receive the honour, which was given for her services to the film industry and her charity efforts.

She said 'it was worth (it) to have Michael in good health to be able to enjoy it with me.'

Zeta-Jones said Prince Charles had expressed his sympathy and was 'happy to hear' that Douglas was recovering.

Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones - Golden Globes 2011 Red Carpet

 

Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones - Golden Globes 2011 Red Carpet

Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones hold tight onto each other on the red carpet at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday (January 16) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The 41-year-old actress wore a strapless green silk gown by Monique Lhuillier along with Ferragamo black satin strappy shoes and clutch.This is the first time that Michael Douglas has stepped out in public since announcing that he had overcome cancer! Lookin’ great Michael!
FYI - Michael wore a white Swiss hairline pique shirt from Anto.

Sxxy Female Celebrity - Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones was born September 25, 1969. She was born in Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, UK, the daughter of Dai Jones, who formerly worked for a candy factory, and Pat Jones.

Her brother David Jones (b. 1967) is a development executive and brother Lyndon Jones (b.1972) works at her production company.




Catherine showed an interest early on in entertainment. She was on stage in "Annie", "Bugsy Malone" and "The Pajama Game" and at 15 she had the lead in the British revival of "42nd Street".

She was originally cast as the second understudy for the lead role in the musical but when the star and first understudy became sick the night the play's producer was in the audience, she was given the lead for the rest of the musical's production.



She first made her name for her work in the early 1990s when she was cast for the a role in the Yorkshire Television comedy/drama series "The Darling Buds of May" (1991).




She played supporting roles in several films including Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992), a mini-series of Catherine the Great (1995) (made for TV) and a much bigger part as Sala in The Phantom (1996) before landing her breakthrough role playing the fierce Elena oppposite Antonio Banderas in The Mask of Zorro (1998).



She starred in a number of blockbusters like Entrapment (1999), The Haunting (1999) and Traffic (2000), for which many believe she was robbed of an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress. In November 2000 she married actor Michael Douglas. She gave birth to their son Dylan Michael in August 2000.