Dylan Douglas is almost a carbon copy of his father and just as handsome. However, fans have noticed that there’s one certain feature that this young man doesn’t share with his family.
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones’s son, Dylan, has grown up in the public eye, and over the years, fans have noticed how much he looks like his father and his legendary grandfather, Kirk Douglas. Some have said, “So handsome, just like dad!!” and “The Douglas genes cannot be denied!” Others added, “He looks just like you” and “Handsome! Like father like son.“
Yet, there’s one thing missing, and Instagram users were quick to point it out on a picture Michael uploaded. Let’s check out this young man’s transformation and the one thing he didn’t inherit from the other Douglas men.
Dylan’s Childhood
Michael and Catherine met in 1998 at the Deauville Film Festival. Their chemistry was undeniable, and by December 1999, they were engaged. Their son, Dylan, was born on August 8, 2000, just a few months before his parents’ wedding. His sister, Carys, was born two years later.
Recently, there were a few intriguing messages about Dylan’s face under Michael’s Instagram posts. But before we venture into what people noticed, let’s take a look at Dylan’s transformation over the years.
The couple with their son Dylan walking on Central Park West and 76th Street on October 28, 2000 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Dylan’s developing years were well-documented by the paparazzi, and the family has also uploaded old photos on social media to celebrate special occasions. One of the earliest public pictures of Dylan dates back to June 25, 2001, when Catherine was seen with him as a baby in a stroller.
Catherine Zeta-Jones out for a stroll with son, Dylan (in stroller) and nanny on Columbus Avenue near their home in New York City on June 25, 2001 | Source: Getty Images
They were accompanied by a babysitter close to their home in Manhattan. Just a year later, a photo captured a tender moment between Michael and Dylan on a boat at the Laureus Regatta.
Michael Douglas and his son Dylan on a boat at the Laureus Regatta in 2002 | Source: Getty Images
As Dylan grew, both their parents continued to share special moments. In one Instagram post from last year, Catherine wrote, “23 years ago today, my boy @dylan__douglas was born. He is the gift that keeps on giving, over and over and over and over again. I love you my love♥️.”
In 2024, she shared a similar birthday message, but this time, the actress uploaded a video showing a tender moment between her and her son when he was still very little.
Screenshot showing Catherine Zeta-Jones with baby Dylan Douglas from a video posted on August 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram/catherinezetajones
The caption read, “Happy 24th Birthday to my son @dylan__douglas. The joy and love you give me every day is insurmountable. To be your Mama is a gift that I never take for granted. I love you, my beautiful boy. ♥️”
Dylan has returned the loving sentiments on several occasions. For example, he posted a Father’s Day message for Michael with an old photo of them in a bathtub. He’s already grown up a lot in this picture! The caption read:
Clearly, this young man’s connection to his family is strong, as seen in another photo from 2003 during a family trip to Swansea, Wales, when his Grandma Pat held and took him into the Morgans Hotel.
Dylan is carried into Morgans Hotel, Swansea, by his grandmother Pat during a visit to Wales | Source: Getty Images
Here’s another example of their close family outings where they watched the Broadway show, “Shrek: The
