Carys Douglas Wears Her Mother Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Iconic Black Dress Two Decades Later

SparklingNovember 16, 2025

At the Icons of Culture Gala in New York City, Carys Zeta Douglas turned heads with more than just her famous last name. She wore the black lace dress her mom, Catherine Zeta-Jones, made iconic two decades ago. Carys stepped onto the red carpet like she owned it, but with a respectful nod to her mom’s style legacy.

The event, held on October 28, 2025, at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, saw Carys walk beside her dad, Michael Douglas, as she brought the vintage glam back to life. The dress, a lacy black slip with an embellished bodice, originally dazzled on Zeta-Jones at the 2005 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction. Two decades later, it still holds its edge.

The Timeless Impact of the Iconic Dress

Catherine wore the dress with fierce energy back in 2005. Beaded stilettos, a diamond necklace, and a matching clutch sealed the look. Fast-forward to 2025, and Carys gave the outfit her own spin. She paired it with sharp pointed-toe pumps and deep red earrings. A modern refresh, but still true to the vibe.

Both women rocked loose waves, soft but voluminous. The resemblance was unmistakable.

This wasn’t just about fashion for Carys. In a red carpet interview with People, she shared why this dress mattered. The “F*ck That Guy” actress is big on vintage pieces and even bigger on avoiding fast fashion. For her, it is about making choices that last, for the planet and for the statement they make.

CZD / IG / Having Catherine Zeta-Jones’ wardrobe at your fingertips doesn’t hurt. Carys called it a “wonderful closet” and admitted she borrows from it often.

Sometimes, too often. She laughed about her mom calling her out with, “Is that my bag?”

However, this is not Carys’ first throwback moment. For her 21st birthday, she wore another standout dress from her mom’s archive, the pink-and-white Emanuel Ungaro piece Catherine wore to the 1999 MTV Movie Awards. She has got an eye for pieces with history, and she wears them like they were made for her.

Carys clearly cares about how clothes are made, what they stand for, and where they come from. She is helping show that rewearing is cool, especially when the clothes come with a story.

The Douglas Legacy Continues

Carys is the youngest child of Hollywood power couple Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas. Their son Dylan, now 25, and Michael’s older son Cameron, complete the close-knit Douglas family. On this night, Michael took the spotlight with Carys, as Catherine was away filming.

CZD / IG / Carys is the youngest child of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas. The famous couple, married since 2000, also have a son named Dylan Michael Douglas, who is 25 years old.

You could see the pride in Michael’s face. He told People he was thrilled to have Carys with him. This was a father-daughter one, too. It is rare to see a celebrity kid strike such a balance between honoring legacy and making her own path.

Carys just graduated from Brown University, majoring in film and international relations. While she didn’t formally study acting, she grew up doing theater and says she is eager to stay connected to the arts. Being at the gala, she said, felt like the right place to keep learning and creating.