The star posted a heart-warming picture on Instagram
Catherine Zeta-Jones has paid a loving tribute to her father in law Kirk Douglas on his 101st birthday. The actress took to her Instagram page to share a special message for the legendary actor and father of her movie star husband, Michael Douglas. Catherine posted a fun birthday photo of the pair smiling as Kirk sat on her lap. Catherine wrote: "101 today!!!! My darling Pappy on my knee. Happy Birthday to my wonderful, inspirational and loving father in law, Kirk. Love you with all my heart. ❤️#hero."
Catherine Zeta-Jones with father in law Kirk Douglas Photo Credit: Instagram/ Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine's followers adored the photo and sweet message to Kirk, with one writing: "Wow! He is a legend! Congrats!" Another said: "Happy birthday, you're both Amazing." One fan told Catherine: "Wow, I bet he has some amazing stories!" While another said, "Wow!!! I am speechless! 101!!!"
No doubt Kirk will be celebrating his birthday in style. When he turned 100 last year, he marked the occasion in true Hollywood fashion. Kirk's famous A list family and friends turned up to the Beverly Hills Hotel to celebrate the special day, including son, Michael Douglas and daughter-in-law Catherine Zeta-Jones, who were joined by their children, Dylan, 16 and Carys, 13. Also in attendance were Steven Spielberg, Arthur Cohn and Jeffrey Katzenberg - the CEO of DreamWorks Animation.
Kirk's career started when he won a scholarship to the American Academy of Dramatic Acts, where Lauren Bacall was a fellow student. Within a decade Kirk had earned three Oscar nominations, forChampion (1949), The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) and Lust for Life (1956). He has donated millions to charity - the last donation, on his 99th birthday, was $15 million to a centre for Alzheimer's patients.