Catherine Zeta-Jonesis chummy with her father-in-lawKirk Douglas— and she made sure to wish him well as he turned the big 102.
On Sunday, theQueen Americaactress, 49, shared a sentimental tribute to her husbandMichael Douglas‘ famous father on his monumental birthday.
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In the pictures, theSpartacusleading manspent time with his big brood, flashed his dashing grin in his younger days and danced playfully.
“Happy 102nd birthday to the most beautiful man,” Zeta-Jones captioned the post. “We love you Kirk.”
Carys also wished him a happy birthday, posting a throwback photo of her grandfather and father together. “102 years young to my inspiration, my pappy,” she wrote in the caption. “I can’t put into words how much you mean to me. Happy birthday, I love you.”
Kirk is not missing a beat as he grows older. In November, Michael, 74,revealedonLive with Kelly and Ryanthat Kirk has picked up FaceTime.
“He’s amazing. He’s discovered FaceTime. He just loves it,” he said.
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In December, Michaeltold PEOPLEthat Kirk remains skilled at betting on sports games.
“He beats me all the time,” the actor, whorecently nabbed a Golden Globe nominationfor his work inThe Kominsky Method, said. “The last bet I made with him was for $100 on a Jets game — and I lost.”
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“I’m a big sports junkie and my father knows nothing about [the games],” Michael added. “I can pick any team and he’ll just take the other one…and [yet] he cleans my clock.”
When Michael received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in November, Kirk was sure to attend — and hereceived a special shout-outfrom Michael in return.
“It means so much to me, Dad, that you’re here today,” Michaelsaid in his speech. “Thank you for your advice, inspiration, and I’ll say it simply and with all my heart: I’m so proud to be your son.”
“Seeing Kirk get emotional when Michael said, ‘I’m so proud to be your son, Dad’ — even now I think about it,” Zeta-JonestoldPEOPLE Nowlater in November. “Kirk being there in his wheelchair — he was adamant. No way he was not going to be there.”
source: people.com
