{"id":33939,"date":"2026-08-09T04:58:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T23:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=33939"},"modified":"2026-08-09T04:58:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T23:58:40","slug":"michael-douglas-and-catherine-zeta-jones-celebrate-son-dylans-26th-birthday-with-never-before-seen-family-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=33939","title":{"rendered":"Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones celebrate son Dylan&#8217;s 26th birthday with never-before-seen family photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"epjviY_K7d\" data-wc=\"46\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/michael-douglas\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Michael Douglas\u00a0<\/a>and <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/catherine-zeta-jones\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Catherine Zeta-Jones<\/a> marked a very special family milestone over the weekend. The Hollywood couple celebrated their eldest son <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/celebrities\/2020090396496\/catherine-zeta-jones-michael-douglas-children-photo-cozy\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Dylan Douglas&#8217;s <\/a>26th birthday on August 8, sharing heartfelt tributes alongside a collection of never-before-seen family photographs that captured his journey from childhood to adulthood.<\/p>\n<p><ev-engagement id=\"horizon_hello\" group-name=\"horizon_hello\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"ec6y_3YThOg\" data-wc=\"30\">The emotional posts offered fans a rare glimpse inside one of Hollywood&#8217;s most enduring families, with both proud parents reflecting on the close bond they share with their eldest child.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eILn7NSxY9\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/3ce5fae3d6f4-d08583c72bc5-saveclipapp769363659186160834870562343688023609245251167n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/3ce5fae3d6f4-d08583c72bc5-saveclipapp769363659186160834870562343688023609245251167n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/3ce5fae3d6f4-d08583c72bc5-saveclipapp769363659186160834870562343688023609245251167n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/3ce5fae3d6f4-d08583c72bc5-saveclipapp769363659186160834870562343688023609245251167n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dylan as a young boy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Instagram<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Dylan as a young boy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-wc=\"3\" id=\"h2-4msl0mvgn\">Catherine&#8217;s touching tribute<\/h2>\n<p id=\"eqOCWEHOEkC\" data-wc=\"20\">Catherine, 56, was the first to honour her son, posting a carousel of treasured family photographs spanning his entire life.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eukJckKkUIA\" data-wc=\"35\">The collection included adorable childhood snaps, one showing a young Dylan cuddled beside his baby sister Carys, another of him nestled in his mother&#8217;s arms, as well as more recent portraits of the aspiring actor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"emHWIa6gvt\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/036b10bd99fc-d2c05f007c1b-saveclipapp769294870186160835050562345804358865322892948n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/036b10bd99fc-d2c05f007c1b-saveclipapp769294870186160835050562345804358865322892948n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/036b10bd99fc-d2c05f007c1b-saveclipapp769294870186160835050562345804358865322892948n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/036b10bd99fc-d2c05f007c1b-saveclipapp769294870186160835050562345804358865322892948n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Catherine with Dylan \" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Instagram<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Catherine with Dylan <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eiXcCleJRce\" data-wc=\"10\">&#8220;Happy birthday to my son Dylan!!!!!&#8221; the Wednesday star wrote.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ef8tZDVHujO\" data-wc=\"33\">&#8220;You are everything to me and fill my life with joy. Have a wonderful year ahead, love, and thank you for all the ones we have shared so far. @dylan__douglas I love you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"e4Y2O1zxDC\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/b39a87322973-a20d6217a2dc-saveclipapp769459349186160834960562342664947318888360101n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/b39a87322973-a20d6217a2dc-saveclipapp769459349186160834960562342664947318888360101n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/b39a87322973-a20d6217a2dc-saveclipapp769459349186160834960562342664947318888360101n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/b39a87322973-a20d6217a2dc-saveclipapp769459349186160834960562342664947318888360101n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dylan all grown up\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Instagram<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Dylan all grown up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-wc=\"4\" id=\"h2-4msl0mvgo\">Michael&#8217;s words of wisdom<\/h2>\n<p id=\"e11BALw5nsz\" data-wc=\"17\">Michael, 81, also paid tribute with a recent father-and-son photograph taken during one of their adventures together.<\/p>\n<p id=\"etiDD_Vo4wr\" data-wc=\"35\">&#8220;Dylan, my son, time flies,&#8221; the Oscar winner wrote. &#8220;Cherish the year you&#8217;re leaving behind and face the new one with strength. All my love and best birthday wishes from your biggest fan! @dylan__douglas Dad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eZVquZjkUT\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/29d7f90a50b8-a7f0aef898eb-saveclipapp769469479186206730790091311291418638431747540n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/29d7f90a50b8-a7f0aef898eb-saveclipapp769469479186206730790091311291418638431747540n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/29d7f90a50b8-a7f0aef898eb-saveclipapp769469479186206730790091311291418638431747540n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/29d7f90a50b8-a7f0aef898eb-saveclipapp769469479186206730790091311291418638431747540n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Carys with Dylan\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Instagram<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Carys with Dylan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"e3wPX1AjYmRR\" data-wc=\"19\">The pair have long shared a close relationship, often travelling together and enjoying the family&#8217;s beloved retreat in Mallorca.<\/p>\n<h2 data-wc=\"5\" id=\"h2-4msl0mvgp\">Sister Carys shares sweet memories<\/h2>\n<p id=\"egqtI6TOJpwv\" data-wc=\"17\">Dylan&#8217;s younger sister, Carys, 23, also joined the celebrations with a touching tribute celebrating their lifelong friendship.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eWMHec9DthQb\" data-wc=\"34\">Sharing photographs from childhood alongside more recent hiking adventures, she wrote: &#8220;To my lifelong adventure partner: Happy Birthday, dear Dylan. I am so grateful to be able to journey through life with you, @dylan__douglas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eC3uyBfk3A\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/c8f128a10f61-7c20a82fcf6d-saveclipapp76756102718220882741332433608984615987345031n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/c8f128a10f61-7c20a82fcf6d-saveclipapp76756102718220882741332433608984615987345031n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/c8f128a10f61-7c20a82fcf6d-saveclipapp76756102718220882741332433608984615987345031n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/c8f128a10f61-7c20a82fcf6d-saveclipapp76756102718220882741332433608984615987345031n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"970\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael with Dylan\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Instagram<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Michael with Dylan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"e0U9uFNmxUPl\" data-wc=\"22\">The siblings, who are just three years apart, have frequently spoken about their close bond, with Dylan responding simply: &#8220;I love you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"eZhMk8v4AxGZ\" data-wc=\"21\">The photos showed the pair trekking through spectacular mountain scenery with backpacks and hiking poles, highlighting their shared love of adventure.<\/p>\n<h2 data-wc=\"5\" id=\"h2-4msl0mvgq\">Following in the family footsteps<\/h2>\n<p id=\"ejHzV6Lq2aPF\" data-wc=\"28\">While Dylan graduated from Brown University with a degree in Political Science, he has decided to pursue a career in acting, continuing the Douglas family&#8217;s remarkable Hollywood legacy.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e3n_PgpNwEwL\" data-wc=\"16\">His grandfather was legendary actor Kirk Douglas, while both parents have enjoyed decades-long careers on screen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"75\" id=\"eCay2I73vr\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/41439e9d8337-7b9d9f57f37c-saveclipapp769777963186206730820091315244041704654780931n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/41439e9d8337-7b9d9f57f37c-saveclipapp769777963186206730820091315244041704654780931n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/41439e9d8337-7b9d9f57f37c-saveclipapp769777963186206730820091315244041704654780931n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/41439e9d8337-7b9d9f57f37c-saveclipapp769777963186206730820091315244041704654780931n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Carys and Dylan as youngsters\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Instagram<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Carys and Dylan as youngsters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eiRRDmwC3Gss\" data-wc=\"31\">After voicing a character in Phineas and Ferb as a child, Dylan is now preparing for his feature film debut in the thriller I Will Come To You, alongside Peter Facinelli.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e6olAn8MiI6K\" data-wc=\"39\">Speaking to Variety about the project, Dylan said: &#8220;I was drawn to this role because of its complexity and depth. I&#8217;m really looking forward to bringing this character to life and being part of a project that pushes boundaries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 data-wc=\"5\" id=\"h2-4msl0mvgr\">A family summer in Mallorca<\/h2>\n<p id=\"ez8Y8Q5t0Tpa\" data-wc=\"27\">The birthday celebrations come as the Douglas-Zeta-Jones family continue spending time at their beloved Mallorca estate, S&#8217;Estaca, where they have created countless family memories over the years.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e_ncs_GC7_QK\" data-wc=\"25\">The spectacular property, perched between Valldemossa and Dei\u00e0, has been part of Michael&#8217;s life since 1989 and has long served as the family&#8217;s Mediterranean sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p id=\"evIZAt_0NNDS\" data-wc=\"51\">Just days before Dylan&#8217;s birthday, Carys made headlines after speaking fluent Spanish while accompanying her father to receive the Terra d&#8217;Honor award at the Costa Nord Cultural Centre in Valldemossa. &#8220;Mallorca is a big part of my life. 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