Royals

Catherine’s body language reveals true feelings

Michael Douglas has insisted his split from wife Catherine Zeta-Jones is just “temporary” and their 13-year marriage is “fine”.

But these photographs from throughout their relationship tell a different story.

When they first met in 1999, Catherine and Michael couldn’t keep their hands off each other. In every photo they are touching, kissing, leaning closer to one another.

But fast-forward 13 years and even standing beside one another seems to have become a chore. Click through the photos and make up your own mind.

Hot and cold: Michael and Catherine shortly after they got together in 1999 and earlier this year.

A very passionate display of affection on the red in July 2001.

Catherine shoots an admiring look at her lover in May 2003.

Michael gazes at his wife in September 2003.

The couple only had eyes for each other in July 2003.

The couple in October 2007.

They kept fairly far apart in in January 2009.

The pair seemed uneasy in June 2009.

And less than thrilled to be together in June 2010.

The couple at the Golden Globes in January 2011.

Michael and Catherine in November 2011.

Looking stiff in January this year.

An uncomfortable embrace at the Oscars in February.

The last time they were photographed together in April 2013.

Catherine out and about alone in July 2013.

Looking sexy on the red carpet alone in July.

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