This timeline focuses on Catherine Zeta-Jones's rise to prominence in Hollywood, featuring her notable film roles and critical recognition, including her Academy Award win.
Entrapment
1999
Zeta-Jones stars opposite Sean Connery in 'Entrapment', a heist thriller. The film is a commercial success and further establishes her action-star credentials.
Traffic
2000
She appears in Steven Soderbergh's 'Traffic', an ensemble drama about the illegal drug trade. The film receives widespread critical acclaim and wins multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Chicago
2002
Zeta-Jones stars as Velma Kelly in the musical film 'Chicago'. Her performance earns her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, as well as a BAFTA Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Intolerable Cruelty
2003
She works with the Coen brothers in the romantic comedy 'Intolerable Cruelty', playing opposite George Clooney.
The Terminal
2004
Zeta-Jones co-stars with Tom Hanks in Steven Spielberg's 'The Terminal', a comedy-drama about a man stranded in an airport.
