Catherine Zeta-Jones makes first public outing

Catherine Zeta-Jones has appeared in public for the first time since being treated for bipolar II disorder.

The actress, who is married to Michael Douglas, spent five days at the Silver Hill psychiatric hospital in Connecticut from April 6 for the treatment.

This weekend, she visited a village close to her £5m US holiday home with her seven-year-old daughter Carys. Her parents are thought to have flown to Connecticut to support her.

A local told the News of the World: "Catherine looked in astonishing shape considering she's been through such a tough time.

"Her daughter was clearly delighted to be with her, and was chatting away with her. They looked so happy together. It shows what a strong woman she is.

"People didn't pester her. She looked great - very together and beautiful. No one would have imagined that just a few days ago she was in a treatment centre."

Zeta-Jones has been praised by celebrities including Demi Lovato for seeking help.

Catherine Zeta-Jones treated for bipolar disorder

Catherine Zeta-Jones's representative has revealed that the star sought treatment for bipolar disorder at a health facility.

Bipolar disorder, otherwise known as manic-depressive disorder, brings about unusual changes in mood and energy that can result in manic episodes - an overly excitable state - or depressive episodes - a state of heightened sadness.

A representative for the actress released a statement saying: "After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her Bipolar II disorder."

The statement continued: "She's feeling great and looking forward to starting work this week on her two upcoming films."

Bipolar II disorder is not regarded to be as severe as Bipolar I disorder. The actress spent five days in the facility, according to People.

A source close to Zeta-Jones said that the star has had a stressful year, largely due to her husband Michael Douglas being diagnosed with throat cancer.

"Catherine has had to deal with Michael's illness and that's been hard. She went in for a few days because she's about to start working, and wanted to make sure she's in top form, which she is," the insider explained.

Zeta-Jones recently insisted that Douglas is making a speedy recovery following his cancer battle.

Catherine Zeta-Jones 'wont leave Douglas again'

Catherine Zeta-Jones has reportedly attempted to cancel all upcoming work commitments in order to care for sick husband Michael Douglas.

The Chicago actress, who cut short a trip to the Ryder Cup in order to return to her 66-year-old partner's side, is said to be desperately trying to avoid abandoning Douglas again while he undergoes treatment for throat cancer.

A family friend told the News of the World: "We are now gravely concerned about Michael's condition. All Catherine cares about is being with him and the kids.

"She had to go to Wales because of a contract. She didn't want to leave her husband, and in the end the separation was too much for her to cope with. She's a complete mess as you'd expect."

The source added that Zeta-Jones has managed to remain resilient throughout the ordeal thanks to the love of her family and the bravery that her husband continues to display.

"They are with her full-time at the moment to give her as much support as possible. Pat (Zeta-Jones's mother Patricia Fair) has been saying, 'I've never seen her like this. She's so upset.'

"Catherine is now doing everything possible to get out of having to travel again. She has one more event, in China. We're hoping the organisers will show some sympathy and let her stay with Michael. Catherine is taking a lot of strength from how brave he's being."

Zeta-Jones 'apologises for crass speech'

Catherine Zeta Jones has apologised for her "crass" acceptance speech at the Tony Awards on Sunday night.

The star won the 'Best Leading Actress' prize at Radio City Music Hall for her turn in A Little Night Music on Broadway.

When picking up the gong, Zeta-Jones pointed at her husband Michael Douglas and said: "See that man there? He's a movie star and I get to sleep with him every night."

According to Sky News, she later said: "It wasn't the most elegant thing to say, was it? I was so caught up in the moment I don't think I knew what I was saying. I had no control of what was coming out of my mouth.

"Standing up there I felt speechless, but obviously I said something, but it was such a surprise that my brain didn't really connect to my mouth."

She added: "What I said about Michael was heartfelt. Although thinking about it now I can't believe I said something as crass as that.

"Boy, I could have said something worse and then I'd really be in trouble. Mind you, the problem with saying that I get to sleep with Michael every night is that it was done on television and it's on tape forever."

Catherine Zeta-Jones honored by Queen Elizabeth II

 Catherine Zeta-Jones added a royal honor to Hollywood stardom Saturday when she was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Academy Award winner is part of an eclectic list of honorees, announced to mark the queen’s official birthday, that includes the founder of the Jimmy Choo footwear label and 1960s rocker Graham Nash.

“I am absolutely thrilled with this honor,” Zeta-Jones said in a statement. “As a British subject, I feel incredibly proud. At the same time, it is overwhelming and humbling. And my mum and dad are delighted beyond belief.”

Zeta-Jones wants remake of film with Douglas

Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has expressed a desire for a remake of her first onscreen role with star husband Michael Douglas in 1989 black comedy "War of the Roses".

The Welsh beauty admits she "definitely" wants to star alongside the "Wall Street" actor on the big screen even though she feels "voyeuristic" watching real-life couples, like former spouses Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, play lovers in a film, reports contactmusic.com. Zeta-Jones, who's been married to Douglas since 2000, however insists the pair would make a perfect match for the thriller, about a couple in a vicious divorce battle.

"Sometimes I find it (couples starring together in films) really strange. I know that Nicole and Tom did it a few times...But I would like to remake 'War of the Roses' with my husband, where we try to kill each other," she said.

Catherine Zeta Jones misses walking naked

Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas and their children are struggling to adapt to their new life in New York because they can't walk around naked all the time.

The family have relocated from tropical Bermuda to New York while Zeta-Jones stars in Broadway show "A Little Night Music" and the British actress concedes she is having to adjust to a new way of life in the big city, reported contactmusic.com.

"In Bermuda, the children were like naked, opening the back door. So was I. Just running out into the garden. It's really hard to do that in Central Park," she said.

Zeta-Jones' agent slams her breast flashing reports

Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones' representative has blasted reports the actress accidentally flashed a nipple during a recent performance of her Broadway show "A Little Night Music", branding the rumours "completely false".The Welsh beauty appears onstage alongside Angela Lansbury in the Stephen Sondheim play, which opened at New York's Walter Kerr Theatre earlier this month.Recent reports claimed that Zeta-Jones inadvertently bared her breast to some shocked members of the audience during a show last week, in a scene where she reportedly turns her back on the crowd and opens her kimono to flash her long lost lover, reports hollywood.com.The star's spokesperson has slammed the claims, insisting that she never disrobes throughout the whole play."The report is completely false. Catherine is never 'naked' in any part of 'A Little Night Music'. She is, and always has been, completely covered in flesh colored undergarments," said the representative.

Zeta-Jones' nude romp with co-star in The Rebound

Catherine Zeta-Jones has stripped down to her bra and hopped into bed with a hunk nine years her junior – for a new film.The Welsh actress and co-star Justin Bartha have been paired opposite each other in The Rebound, reports The Sun.The new flick follows a 25-year-old bloke who starts dating a mum-of-two after she hires him as a babysitter.In the romantic comedy, Zeta-Jones plays newly-single mother Sandy, who moves with her two children Frank Jr. and Sadie to New York to start a new life after finding out her husband is having an affair.As a string of disastrous dates with men her own age, Sandy finds herself attracted to Aram, her children's 25-year-old babysitter, played by The Hangover star Bartha. The film is written and directed by Bart Freundlich.