Catherine Zeta-Jones Defends Her Kids Amid Nepo Baby Controversy Catherine Zeta-Jones praises her children's determination to pursue acting careers despite being from famous families. Catherine Zeta-Jones praises her children's work ethic as they pursue acting careers. Zeta-Jones, who has been married to Michael Douglas since 2000, shares a son Dylan, 26, and a daughter Carys, 23. Zeta-Jones recently denounced the phrase 'nepo baby' as 'horrific,' but has now mounted a spirited defense of her kids's decision to become entertainers. Zeta-Jones and Douglas told their children all the horror stories of the entertainment industry to see if their passion for acting was genuine.Dylan and Carys Pursue Acting CareersHowever, Dylan and Carys remained determined to pursue their passion. They worked on every college film, musical, and straight play, despite their parents' entreaties. Catherine Zeta-Jones, a Welsh actress, has spoken about her children's decision to follow her and Michael Douglas into acting. Zeta-Jones, who is married to Michael Douglas, has a son Dylan, 26, and a daughter Carys, 23.Zeta-Jones recently denounced the phrase 'nepo baby' as 'horrific,' but has now mounted a spirited defense of her kids's decision to become entertainers. Dylan and Carys have both graduated from Brown University. Dylan studied political science, while Carys earned a degree in film and international relations. Zeta-Jones was pregnant with Dylan when she married Douglas, and with Carys when she won her best supporting actress Oscar for Chicago.Zeta-Jones' children have faced backlash for being the children of famous parents. However, Zeta-Jones maintains that her children have found their own path in life and are working hard to succeed in the entertainment industry. Zeta-Jones has also criticized the term 'nepo baby' as being 'horrific' because it implies that children of famous parents are entitled to succeed. She believes that her children have been able to find their own way in life and are working hard to succeed.Zeta-Jones Compares Kids To Douglas LegacyIn an interview, Zeta-Jones compared her children's situation to that of Michael Douglas, who is also a showbiz legacy being the son of Old Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas and Diana Dill.