Catherine Zeta-Jones Explains Why She Has Not Read Douglas Memoir

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has not yet read her husband Michael Douglas's memoir, One Helluva Ride, which was released October 6. During an October 8 appearance on Today, she explained that an intense filming and travel schedule had left her too exhausted to read the book, while joking about postponing a look into her husband's life story.

Zeta-Jones had recently completed filming the third season of Wednesday in Dublin, where production lasted seven months. She then traveled to London for work on Kill Jackie, followed by a trip to Bilbao, Spain, before appearing on the NBC morning show.

Host Willie Geist raised the subject after interviewing Douglas the previous day. He asked the actress whether her husband had accurately told him that she had not read the memoir.

"It's true," Zeta-Jones admitted.

She described her demanding schedule as the reason she had not picked up the book. Despite her lack of reading time, the actress made clear that she remained supportive of her husband's latest release.

"And as much as I love my husband, when I'm tired at night, I have no intention of reading about him…at all," Zeta-Jones joked.

She also encouraged audiences to give the memoir a chance, describing it enthusiastically despite not having read it herself.

"But everyone else should. The book is called One Helluva Ride, and I think everyone should hold onto their cowboy hats, because I think it is," Zeta-Jones said.

The memoir explores Douglas's career and his marriage to Zeta-Jones, who have been married since 2000. During the Today interview, Geist also recounted a story Douglas had shared about returning home and checking his wife's reaction to the book.

According to Geist, Douglas had looked around a corner when he arrived home and noticed that Zeta-Jones did not appear upset, leading him to believe their relationship was in good shape.

"He caught me in a good time," Zeta-Jones replied with a laugh.

Douglas has also discussed the principles behind a lasting marriage in an interview with People. He identified humor as an important factor in maintaining a strong relationship.

"A good sense of humor doesn't hurt, number one," Douglas said.

He added that couples should communicate openly and avoid absolute language during disagreements. He also emphasized the importance of considering a partner's perspective before making judgments.

"And talking things out. Never using the words 'never' or 'always' when you get angry with each other. And putting yourself in the other person's position before you make your value judgment," Douglas said.

Douglas has also described shared interests as a way to strengthen a relationship. Recalling his first meeting with Zeta-Jones, he said their mutual enthusiasm for golf helped make an impression.

"But you gotta have fun. When I first met her, I said, 'Do you like golf?' She said, 'I love golf.' Well, I melted," Douglas said.