Catherine Zeta-Jones Has Been Cast In 'Rock of Ages'

The Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has officially joined the all-star cast of Rock of Ages, the big-screen adaptation of the hit, hard-rock Broadway musical, a source confirms to Us Weekly.

Catherine Zeta-Jones was in final negotiations for the film. Directed by Adam Shankman, the flick previously nabbed Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Paul Giamatti and Mary J. Blige for its cast.

It's a new character created just for the screen, the source tells Us. She's playing the mayor's wife. Basically she's the villain of the film. She wants to get rock and roll out of Los Angeles!

The 41-year-old Catherine Zeta-Jones briefly checked into a mental health facility to get treated for bipolar II disorder, last week, her rep confirmed to Us.

Catherine Zeta-Jones stood by husband Michael Douglas' side as he battled cancer. The duo have two kids together: son Dylan, 10, and daughter Carys, 7.

The insider says, Catherine Zeta-Jones is a hard-working actress, beautiful and talented. You never hear a bad word about her. And she won an Oscar for Chicago, a musical. This is perfect for her.

Catherine Zeta Jones Seeks Treatment For Bipolar Disorder

The Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, who has been stalwart in supporting her husband, Michael Douglas, through his battle with cancer over the past year, announced that the actress had sought treatment for bipolar 2, it was a surprise to many.

Catherine Zeta-Jones made the decision to check in to a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her bipolar 2 disorder, after dealing with the stress of the past year, publicist Cece Yorke said in a statement.

A friend of the actress told People Magazine that, Catherine Zeta-Jones spent five days in the undisclosed facility. Catherine has had to deal with Michael's illness and that's been hard, the friend said. She went in for a few days because she's about to start working, and wanted to make sure she's in top form, which she is.

In announcing her illness, Catherine sheds light on the fact that many people are able to manage a successful career and a family life, along with their disorder.

Catherine Zeta-Jones also reminds us that bipolar disorder, which affects 2% to 3% of the U.S. population, exists on a spectrum, and that some forms of the illness are more severe than others.



Catherine Zeta Jones checked herself into a treatment center for Bipolar II Disorder after a stressful year that involved husband Michael Douglas' cancer battle.