The 80-year-old actor Michael Douglas retired from acting to spend more time with his wife. But it seems Catherine Zeta-Jones isn’t thrilled. According to media reports, tension is brewing between the couple: the actress feels suffocated by her husband’s constant need to be near her.
“Their marriage worked best when there was some distance between them,” an insider shares. “At one point, they lived in separate homes in Connecticut, and Catherine really valued her freedom.
Now that Michael has ended his career and their children have left home, he is always around and demands attention. Zeta-Jones doesn’t mind that he quit his profession, but she realizes there will now be too much of him. For the actress, this is a challenge,” the source adds.
According to the insider, Douglas has become overly dependent on his 55-year-old wife. Tension between the couple is growing. Catherine Zeta-Jones doesn’t want a retired husband.
“She knew the day would come when their 25-year age difference would play a role. And that day has arrived — and it’s scary,” the insider concludes.
