Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones experienced a career highlight at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Monday, where she was given the prestigious honour of waving the iconic chequered flag.
A Family Affair at the Racetrack
The 56-year-old actress was enthusiastically supported by her 25-year-old son Dylan, who captured the special moment on camera. In a clip shared by Catherine, Dylan can be heard encouraging his mother, saying 'Give me one mum!' before she turned to smile at the lens. His follow-up comment 'Rock and roll!' perfectly captured the electric atmosphere as Catherine continued waving the flag that marks the end of F1 sessions.
The Welsh actress was clearly thrilled with the experience, writing in her caption: 'You have no idea how honored I was to be the checkered flag waver at the Las Vegas Grand Prix!!!! I was like a kid… So excited!!! Thanks F1 for making this diehard fan so happy!!!!'
Celebrating Family Milestones
The Grand Prix outing came during a significant period for the Douglas family, occurring just weeks after Catherine celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary with husband Michael Douglas, who also attended the Las Vegas event. The power couple, who are also parents to daughter Carys, 22, marked their silver anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post earlier this month.
Catherine shared an emotional tribute alongside throwback photos, including one from their wedding at New York's Plaza Hotel. She recalled: 'Twenty-five years ago today, I walked down the aisle. The intoxicating aroma of flowers, the glow of the candles, the resounding harmonious Welsh choir and you at the end of the long walk waiting for me, looking at me the way only you can.'
The collection of anniversary images provided a beautiful timeline of their relationship, featuring everything from their first meeting at the 1998 Deauville Film Festival to romantic travels to India's Taj Mahal. Catherine's concluding sentiment - 'I love you today as I did then' - demonstrated the enduring strength of their Hollywood marriage.
Industry Well-Wishes
The couple's anniversary announcement attracted warm congratulations from fellow celebrities, with actress Joy Sunday writing 'Happy anniversary!!' and actor Emilio Rivera adding 'I wish you both many more years of happy.' The outpouring of support highlighted the couple's respected status within the entertainment industry.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix, which takes place the week before Thanksgiving, provided the perfect backdrop for this family celebration, combining Catherine's passion for Formula 1 with precious moments alongside her husband and son.
