At the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York, Michael Douglas stepped out with his daughter Carys for the 2025 PAC NYC Icons of Culture Gala, offering a rare public glimpse of the actor with one of his grown children. The evening mixed red-carpet formality with light family moments, as Carys chatted about style, sustainability and the new directions she’s exploring after college.
Father and daughter on the gala carpet: a night at PAC NYC
Michael Douglas, 81, arrived at the October 28, 2025 gala with his 22-year-old daughter by his side. The event celebrated cultural figures in New York and drew celebrities from across the arts world.
Catherine Zeta-Jones was not in attendance; she was working that night. Still, the couple’s family presence was felt through Carys, who accompanied her father and answered questions from reporters about life after Brown and her fashion choices.
Why Carys reaches into her mother’s wardrobe
Carys described a clear preference for older garments over the latest mass-produced trends. She said she prefers to shop history, not racks.
- Vintage first: She favors preloved and timeless pieces.
- Sustainability mindset: She avoids fast-fashion for environmental reasons.
- Borrowing from mom: She admits to taking items from Catherine Zeta-Jones’ closet—sometimes more than she should.
She laughed about the occasional mix-ups. When asked whether a bag belonged to her mother, she teased that she isn’t always sure—yet keeps reaching for those pieces. The tone was playful, not secretive.
What she actually takes
- Statement bags and evening accessories
- Vintage dresses with lasting silhouettes
- Outerwear and curated pieces that outlast trends
She called herself fortunate to have access to such a curated closet. “I feel lucky to be able to pick from a wonderful wardrobe,” she said, noting sustainability as a guiding principle.
From Brown University to the performing arts
Carys recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in Film and International Relations. That academic background gives her a multidisciplinary lens on culture and storytelling.
She told reporters she grew up in theater and wants to deepen her involvement in performance. Although she did not formally study acting at school, she sees the gala and other arts events as part of an informative phase.
- Degree: Film and International Relations
- Interest: Returning to theater and exploring performance work
- Approach: Learning on the job and connecting with arts communities
Family dynamics: siblings and empty-nester parents
Carys is the younger sister of Dylan, 25. Michael Douglas is also father to Cameron, 46, from a previous marriage. The family’s public moments reveal a relaxed rapport.
On television in September, Catherine Zeta-Jones described life at home since the children left for college as positive. She said the best part is that their adult kids still like to spend time with them.
“We’re good,” she told an audience, adding that the family enjoys hanging out together despite the empty-nester phase.
What to watch next for Carys
With a degree in hand and a history in theater, Carys seems poised to pursue practical arts opportunities. The gala night was as much a social outing as a soft announcement: she’s stepping into public spaces tied to the cultural life her parents inhabit.
- Likely focus: performing arts and theater roles
- Potential projects: film or stage work informed by her studies
- Public image: a blend of classic style and sustainable choices
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