Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are divorcing after 25 years of marriage

This year, the famous Hollywood couple Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were supposed to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Their union, despite skeptical forecasts due to the 25-year age difference, has withstood many trials: they together overcame Michael's cancer, supported Catherine in her struggle with alcohol addiction, and raised two wonderful children.

However, according to RadarOnline, citing sources close to the couple, the star marriage is on the verge of collapse. Insiders claim that the spouses are "secretly separating" and have already begun a "quiet division of property." According to informed individuals, all agreements between the actors have been reached, and the official divorce is just a matter of time.

Among the reasons, the age factor is cited first and foremost. In September, Douglas will turn 81, and for 55-year-old Zeta-Jones, this has become a serious challenge.

"He looks more fragile than ever, and he's not as quick-thinking and mobile as before, and this has become a problem for Catherine, who has become more of a caretaker than a wife to him, and she's upset," shared an informant from the couple's inner circle.

According to sources, the actress has had to push her own professional ambitions to the background due to the need to care for her husband.

"Catherine wants to travel the world and play golf, make movies and work with interesting people, but Michael can't keep up with her. Instead, he sits at home and worries about what's happening in the world. It's just a sad situation for them," the source said.

Indirect confirmation of relationship problems has also been the active sale of joint real estate. In 2018, the couple put their complex in the Bermuda Islands on the market. Three years later, they planned to part with their New York penthouse, although they later changed their decision. The spouses also attempted to sell their property in Mallorca and an estate in upstate New York.