Early Life
Catherine Zeta Jones was born in Swansea, Wales (25 September 1969) to Patricia (née Fair), a seamstress, and David James Jones, a sweet factory owner. Her father is Welsh and her mother is of Welsh and Irish descent. Catherine's middle name, Zeta, came from her grandmother, who was named after a boat seen in Swansea Harbour. She was educated at Dumbarton House School, a co-educational independent school in Swansea, but left early to further her acting ambitions without obtaining O levels. While at Dumbarton, she once had her lunch money inadvertently stolen by fellow pupil, actor Rob Brydon. She then attended the independent The Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick, West London, for a full time three year course in musical theatre.
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