Catherine Zeta-Jones, 55, Causes a Stir in Backless Black Dress at the 'Wednesday' Season 2 Premiere

The actress turned heads in London, making a dramatic statement at the "Wednesday" Season 2 premiere with a daring fashion choice that quickly set social media abuzz.

Catherine Zeta-Jones channeled her character, Morticia Addams, at the "Wednesday" Season 2 premiere in London, England, on July 30, 2025. The actress wore thick, gothic-styled makeup to the event, pairing it with a bold, backless black dress.

The actress turned heads at the premiere in a bold ensemble. Her gown featured a daring chest cutout that plunged to her midriff, tulle accents, a thigh-high slit, and a sweeping train. Adorned with silver sequins, the dress shimmered under the lights, adding just the right amount of sparkle to its elegant design.

The "Chicago" actress styled her long, signature jet-black hair in a sleek bun and accessorized her dramatic look with a pair of spider-like ear cuffs and a pair of large, chunky rings in white gold.

Her striking makeup was created by longtime artist Brett Freedman, who used dark, rusty tones from her eyebrows down to her lips to channel her character from the Tim Burton-created Netflix series. Working alongside him was stylist Maranda Widlund, who felt that the slicked-back bun perfectly showcased the actress's bold gown.

Fans quickly reacted to Zeta-Jones' dramatic look, flooding social media with both praise and criticism. "My god! What has she done to her face?" one fan asked."Who's funeral they at? [sic]" a critic commented.

Others celebrated her glamorous appearance. "So adorable. Catherine looks amazing," a fan praised. "Zeta-Jones wow 😍😍," another said in amazement. "Beautiful lady! Michael knows he lucked out," a third fan posted.

"Way too much makeup," one criticized. "She always looked Hispanic for some odd reason," one person added. Despite the criticism, others praised the actress for her striking appearance. "My Catherine oh my gosh 😍," her fan praised.

Beyond her red carpet moment, Zeta-Jones once spoke candidly about life as an actress in her 50s and her views on aging. "The roles that are coming my way are different and more interesting," she admitted. "But I'm not anti-plastic surgery at all. Contrary to public opinion, I have not been under the knife... yet, is what I say!" She added that if she ever chose to undergo plastic surgery, it would be for herself, not anyone else.

While the actress admits to not having gone under the knife, there have been instances in the past where her fans and critics noticed that she might have undergone non-invasive treatments on her face. During Zeta-Jones' outing at the 2024 Red Seas International Film Festival, netizens couldn't help but hint that she might have undergone Botox or fillers.

As for how she stays fit, the actress credits dance for keeping her in shape. "Being active and on my feet is much healthier for my psyche." She said she makes it a point to sweat every day, whether by power walking outdoors, running on her treadmill, or occasionally doing bodywork, arm work, and even tap dancing.

At the premiere, Zeta-Jones also spoke about her upcoming 25th wedding anniversary with Michael Douglas. "I think that what we've accomplished, and I think both of us will say the same and I'll speak for myself, is our children are truly wonderful," she said. "The joy they bring us, and now that they've flown the nest, the joy that we have together."

Zeta-Jones and Douglas, who married in 2000, share two children, Dylan, 24, and Carys, 22. The actress has often spoken about how close-knit their family is, even as their children have grown and moved out on their own.

The couple will celebrate their anniversary on November 18, 2025. However, filming commitments for "Wednesday" Season 3 may delay their plans.

Ultimately, Zeta-Jones is grateful to Douglas for being supportive of her booming career. "I've been working a lot this year and he's been so supportive," she gushed.

The couple plans to celebrate their 25th anniversary during the holidays, once filming wraps, and they can enjoy time together away from Hollywood's hectic pace.