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Catherine Zeta-Jones
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress and dancer, commonly known by her full name.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on September 25, 1969; no death date recorded.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: British and American; Profession: Actress, Dancer
Early Life
Catherine Zeta-Jones was born in Swansea, Wales. She began training as a dancer at a young age, attending the Arts Educational School in London before moving to New York City to pursue a career in dance.
Major Accomplishments
Zeta-Jones's early success came when she played the role of the title character in the 1999 film 'The Phantom.' Her portrayal earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has since appeared in numerous notable films, including Chicago, where she won a second Oscar; Traffic; and Ocean's Twelve.
Notable Works or Actions
Zeta-Jones has worked extensively in theater, starring in productions such as _A Little Night Music_ on Broadway. Her portrayal of Guinevere opposite Richard Harris in the 2008 film _Tin Man_, a reimagining of L. Frank Baum's classic story, is also notable.
Impact and Legacy
Catherine Zeta-Jones has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry with her versatility as an actress and dancer. Her impressive range has allowed her to excel in various genres and earn numerous accolades.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Zeta-Jones's talent, beauty, and captivating performances have cemented her status as one of Hollywood's leading ladies. With a consistent display of dedication and passion for her craft, she continues to be quoted and remembered by fans worldwide.
Quotes by Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones's insights on:
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I'm more insecure than I ever let anyone know; sometimes you protect yourself with this kind of armor that people see more than they see you.
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To make it more familiar to me, I ended up treating my swordplay scenes like choreography. So it was, 'One and two and three and four and five, and turn and step and down and up and lunge.'
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In Hollywood everything is so documented. If you go for a drink with somebody, it's passed around the world so quickly.
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I'm intimidated every day I go on the stage and everyday I go on a movie set. It's terrifying and I always want to reshoot the first day or the first week, I'm so terrified.
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I’m a terrible cook. I am not allowed to go in the kitchen anymore after I almost burned down the apartment in New York.
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If I’m going to leave my family for any length of time, it had better be for a role that I haven’t played before, with great people. It had better be fun.
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It’s true, I don’t like the whole cutoff-shorts-and-T-shirt look, but I think you can look fantastic in casual clothes.
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I’m obsessed with hula-hooping. I do it for 20 minutes a day. I don’t use the old-fashioned hollow plastic kind we had when we were kids, but I discovered a new one at Danskin that’s smaller and weighted.
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When I first met Sean Connery he was as charming and wonderful as I first anticipated. I left Rome thinking: even if I don’t do this, at least I have had a day with Sean.
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