The story of Kirk Douglas and his wife, who proved that there are solid unions between the famous

It’s surprising to see a couple that has been together for over half a century, as not many marriages last that long. However, there are examples, such as the famous actor Kirk Douglas and his wife, Anne Buydens, who this year will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Both went through everything life could throw them on the road: war, fame, wealth, betrayal and even the death of a child. But they decided to preserve the most important thing of all: love.

we from awesome.club We were so fascinated by this story that we decided to share it with you. Perhaps the life principles of people who have been happily married for 65 years will be useful for anyone who wants to make their relationship last a lifetime.

Kirk’s parents had nothing to do with the entertainment world. He grew up in a family of very poor immigrants who, in 1910, traveled from Belarus to the United States in search of a better life. The family had seven children: six wives and Kirk. Nothing could have predicted that one day the young man would become a brilliant actor: he was a boy of humble origins, Jewish by birth, which is why he was regularly subjected to anti-Semitic attacks and ridiculed by his peers.

However, Kirk realized that in order to achieve his goals, even though he was very talented, he needed to be persevering and hardworking. He was not afraid of difficulties or of working hard: he wanted at all costs to get out of poverty and become an actor. The boy went ahead, always facing problems with courage.

Anne was born in Germany to a wealthy family and received an excellent education. Her path was not as difficult as Kirk’s, but she also knew the bitterness of loss and survived the war. As a teenager, her and her parents moved from Nazi Germany to Belgium.

During World War II, Anne moved to Paris (a city occupied by the Nazis) to work as a translator and public relations specialist for the French film industry. She could speak several languages, she was very beautiful, intelligent and ambitious… All doors were open to her.

Kirk met Anne on the set of a movie when he was already very famous.

“She’s the most complicated woman I’ve ever met. I mean, I was a real movie star back then, I invited her to dinner and she said, “Oh thank you, but I’m so tired!” The actor was deeply outraged by this response.

Kirk was furious and, at the same time, intrigued by that woman who didn’t fall into his arms right after the invitation. Anne didn’t get out of her head. During filming, Kirk made other attempts to establish a relationship with the German, but all failed.

The reason for his coldness was quite simple: “Of course, he was charming and sensual, but I witnessed several times how young women fall in love with American movie stars who, after an affair, go back to their lives with their wives, and lovers are left alone, looking at them through pictures,” he explained. “I didn’t want to become another victim of those romances; survived the war in Paris, so instinctively I knew how to protect myself from dangerous situations.”

At the end of filming, Kirk, not wanting to part with Anne, suggested that she continue to work with him as a sort of secretary, and she accepted.

Kirk knew their relationship would be a professional arrangement and nothing more, but he was so interested in Anne that he really wanted to get to know her better. He discovered the girl’s great sense of humor, that she spoke four languages ​​and was the most interesting and elegant girl he had ever met. He was in love.

Working and living with Anne, Kirk spoke less and less about himself and spent more time listening to her. Precisely in this period, we observe a decisive moment: they had an incredible romance that ended, as we all know, in marriage.

His family life was like everyone else’s: work and kids…with the only difference being that Kirk was a celebrity all over the world.

Anne commented that being married to a celebrity wasn’t as glamorous as most people thought. Kirk was handsome and charismatic, there were always plenty of women flirting, even after marriage. “I didn’t want the lies and mistrust to ruin our relationship so I asked him to tell me all of his adventures as I didn’t want rumors to be my only source of information. He didn’t know how to keep secrets, so he never kept anything from me.”

She immediately understood her mate’s nature. Even before they were married, Anne organized a surprise party for Kirk’s birthday. Among the guests were the actor’s ex-girlfriends. The only thing she could do was greet all the women, shake her head and swear a few words. But she was happy. She knew all about him!

Anne has accepted Kirk exactly as he is, and nothing has stopped them from constantly exchanging very touching letters.

Anne always accompanied Kirk everywhere. The actor needed to know his opinion about his work, as she was his friend and assistant. It was their business instincts and their ability to understand financial matters that helped them earn their present fortune.

However, in addition to saving Kirk from bankruptcy, she once took him from the arms of death. When she was pregnant, Douglas, along with Mike Todd, Elizabeth Taylor’s husband, was preparing to fly to New York in a private jet. Anne, who had never been involved in these trips, suddenly objected. “I don’t know what made me get that flight out of Kirk’s head, I just knew I had to stop it,” she said.

It made an impressive scandal, but finally Kirk stayed home. The next day, still angry from the night before, they took a short drive. To break the silence, Kirk turned on the radio. The two still remember the news that interrupted the song: the plane Mike had boarded crashed and everyone on board died. Kirk survived thanks to Anne’s premonition.

In 1996, Douglas suffered a stroke. Anne quickly understood what was happening to her husband and took him to the hospital so quickly that even Formula 1 drivers would envy her.

After suffering the stroke, Kirk went into a very depressed state, and even contemplated suicide: who needs an actor who can’t speak? And again, Anne didn’t let him give up: she was hard on him, but that was exactly what her husband needed. It’s been 23 years since the stroke, and Kirk is still alive. Perhaps, once again, thanks to his wife’s help.

It is worth mentioning that he has also always been a great support for Anne. Like everyone else, they went through moments of crisis and had to face Anne’s cancer. The fight against the disease was fierce, but they overcame it. About a month ago, Anne celebrated her 100th birthday.

However, the most difficult period in their lives was when their youngest son, Eric, passed away. Is there anything worse for parents than the death of a child? After all, even as an adult, he was always your little one. They managed to survive the tragedy by supporting each other. However, they are still unable to talk about it.

Currently, Kirk, who was one of the brightest movie stars in the past, is known for being the father of Michael Douglas. He and his wife are committed to charity, giving interviews and just enjoying their lives.

Naturally, they are always asked the same question: how did they manage to preserve love for so long?

In addition to their immense mutual respect, they always emphasize the importance of each spouse. Kirk and Anne have their own philosophy: they try to see the good they’ve done and let go of the disappointments they’ve experienced. In letters to her husband, she always mentioned how lucky they were to be together, and neither of them cared about the criticism a Kirk movie received, or whether or not the actor got the role he wanted.

These elderly people in wheelchairs always have something to talk about: every night, they have their “golden hour” when they talk about their day. Anne and Kirk aren’t afraid of modern gadgets and often in their “golden hours” they share something from the Internet they liked.

It is a pleasure to see on their faces the same happiness they had when they were young and beautiful, as all the wisdom and tenderness of the love they cultivated throughout their lives is reflected in their eyes. Do you know other famous couples who managed to preserve their relationship for decades? Let us know in the comments section, we look forward to reading your suggestions!