Dapper Michael Douglas, 80, is joined by his chic daughter Carys Zeta Douglas, 22, as they step out together in Menorca after her graduation
Michael Douglas was joined by his daughter Carys Zeta Douglas as they attended the Sant Joan festivities together in Menorca on Monday.
The Hollywood icon, 80, looked typically dapper in a panama hat and a blue shirt, which he wore with a pair of navy trousers.
Michael, who was also sporting a pair of stylish dark sunglasses, proudly walked beside his daughter through the streets of Ciudadela.
Meanwhile, Carys, who recently graduated from Brown University, looked chic in a black summer dress and chic shades.
The daughter of Michael and Welsh actress Catherine Zeta Jones wore her brunette locks in a half up half down do and carried a snakeskin print bag.
The Sant Joan Festival is a vibrant, traditional celebration held annually on June 23 and 24 with religious origins, featuring a mix of equestrian displays, lively parades, and communal festivities.
Earlier this month, Carys was showered with love and support from her famous parents as she graduated from Brown University in Rhode Island.
The graduate took to Instagram to share more snaps from her big day, which featured an emotional moment with her mother Catherine, 55, and a sweet shot with her dad.
Carys looked radiant as she posed in her cap and gown layered over a chic white dress.
In one adorable photograph, she was seen with tears of joy as she embraced her mother. Reposting the image, Catherine shared: 'Says it all really. Love you Carys.'
Catherine also reposted a fun snap of Carys sat in the boot of their car as she quipped: 'graduate on board'.
Carys' carousel of snaps was captioned: 'Thank you thank you thank you @brownu @watsoninstitute'.
Catherine was quick to comment, posting: 'So proud of you. What a milestone. Congratulations sweetheart ❤️'.
Last week, the Wednesday actress shared her own photographs from the ceremony, including a sweet one of herself and Michael kissing Carys on both cheeks.
Catherine captioned the picture: 'The night before graduation!!!! We are both such proud parents right now!! It's only just begun!!'
The proud actress mum went on to share several Instagram stories on Sunday, including footage of their daughter in her graduation robes.
Catherine and Carys also held hands for a sweet moment where they kissed each other again on the cheek.
The occasion, which saw Carys obtain a degree in Film and International Relations from the prestigious Ivy League school, was also celebrated with a carrot cake.
Last October, Michael shared snaps with his daughter Carys as he visited her at college.
Proud Michael posted a heartwarming picture on Instagram at the time, posing with his daughter against a beautiful autumn backdrop on campus.
He captioned the post: 'Visiting my daughter Carys at school on a fall Sunday!,' alongside a heart emoji.
Carys was quick to comment as she penned: 'I had the best time with you Dadda.'
Catherine and Michael share two children together, Carys, and her brother Dylan, 24, and they are both following in the acting footsteps of their famous parents.
Acting is a prominent part of Michael's family background; he is the son of legendary actor Kirk Douglas and actress Diana Dill.
While Dylan has a short resume on IMDb, he still remains in the spotlight - he hosts Young American with Dylan Douglas, a 'Gen Z powered political talk show.'
Cary's IMDb only has four credits thus far but her work includes the short film Shell and working as a second assistant director on the short August.
The now-graduate's latest film, another short called F*ck That Guy, headed to the PROOF Film Festival in Los Angeles and saw Spike Lee serve as an executive producer.
In 2021, Catherine revealed both Carys and Dylan are determined to get into acting.
Catherine said on The Drew Barrymore Show: 'Their love of the craft of acting is so strong that even when their brains are doing politics and history in school, their passion is acting.
'And they've never done anything professional, but they would like to go into acting.'
Carys has even been warned by her father that if she pursues a career in Hollywood she will always be referred to as 'the daughter of.'
The mother-of-two said: 'In fact one has to prove oneself more, so even with that deterrent my kids are like, 'No, sorry we still want to do it.''
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