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Michael Douglas, 76, sees his month old grandson Ryder T. Douglas for the first time

Michael Douglas has finally seen his grandson Ryder a month after his birth.

The actor, 76, grinned in a black and white snap holding the baby, after his son Cameron Douglas and his partner Viviane Thibes welcomed their second child Ryder T. Douglas in mid-December.  

Michael had delayed meeting his grandson for the first time due to restrictions brought in by the COVID-19 pandemic, so no doubt was thrilled to finally get to hold little Ryder as he fed him his bottle.

Delighted! Michael Douglas, 76, has finally seen his grandson Ryder a month after his birth. The actor beamed in a black and white image holding the newborn

Delighted! Michael Douglas, 76, has finally seen his grandson Ryder a month after his birth. The actor beamed in a black and white image holding the newborn

Michael held on to Ryder’s bottle in the image with the newborn resting comfortably in his arm.

He captioned the photo: ‘First time I’ve seen my month old grandson, Ryder!’ with a smiling emoji and a heart emoji.  

On December 23, 2020, Michael posted a family photo of Cameron, Viviane, newborn Ryder and their daughter -and his granddaughter – Lua, three. 

Thrilled: His son Cameron Douglas and his partner Viviane Thibes welcomed their second child Ryder T. Douglas in December, with Michael sharing a family snap offering his congratulations

Thrilled: His son Cameron Douglas and his partner Viviane Thibes welcomed their second child Ryder T. Douglas in December, with Michael sharing a family snap offering his congratulations

The actor wrote: ‘Congratulations Cameron and Viviane! Welcome to the world Ryder T. Douglas,’ adding a heart emoji and the hashtag #ProudGrandpa.

Michael had son Cameron, 42, with his first wife Diandra Morella Douglas (née Luker); they were married from 1977 until 1995. 

Michael is married to Catherine Zeta-Jones; they have been married since 2000, and are parents to daughter Carys, 17, and son Dylan, 20. 

The Wall Street star’s father – and Cameron’s grandfather – Kirk Douglas died February 5, 2020 at the age of 103.

Less then three months after his passing, the Douglas family celebrated Anne Douglas’ 101st birthday with a car parade – due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Birthday queen: Less then three months after his passing, the Douglas family celebrated Anne Douglas' 101st birthday with a car parade - due to the COVID-19 pandemic

 Birthday queen: Less then three months after his passing, the Douglas family celebrated Anne Douglas’ 101st birthday with a car parade – due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Love: Michael's father - and Cameron's grandfather - Kirk Douglas died February 5, 2020 at the age of 103; pictured September 24, 2013 in Beverly Hills

Love: Michael’s father – and Cameron’s grandfather – Kirk Douglas died February 5, 2020 at the age of 103; pictured September 24, 2013 in Beverly Hills

Cameron documented the happy occasion in April 2020 as he stopped by his grandmother’s home to wish her a happy birthday.

He said: ‘Here we are. Coming to Anne’s 101st birthday without Pappy [Kirk]. Now stay with us as we go into this amazing procession.’

Michael wished her a happy birthday on Instagram at the time as well, along with an image of himself posing with Anne and Kirk.

Happy occasion: Her grandson Cameron Douglas documented the happy occasion in April 2020 as he stopped by her home to wish her a happy birthday

Happy occasion: Her grandson Cameron Douglas documented the happy occasion in April 2020 as he stopped by her home to wish her a happy birthday

 

What a great day: Cameron chronicled their visit on his Instagram stories

What a great day: Cameron chronicled their visit on his Instagram stories

He said: 'Here we are. Coming to Anne's 101st birthday without Pappy [Kirk]'

'Now stay with us as we go into this amazing procession'

 So happy: He said: ‘Here we are. Coming to Anne’s 101st birthday without Pappy [Kirk]. Now stay with us as we go into this amazing procession’

Cute: Daughter Lua was also in the car holding on to her stuffed animal

 Cute: Daughter Lua was also in the car holding on to her stuffed animal

Sweet: Cameron pictured with partner Viviane  Thibes and their daughter Lua last year

Sweet: Cameron pictured with partner Viviane  Thibes and their daughter Lua last year

The actor, 76, wrote: ‘Happy birthday Anne Douglas! The best stepmother a stepson could hope for!,’ adding a heart emoji. 

Catherine also shared a sweet tribute to Anne along with a picture of the two of them.

Catherine, 51, wrote: ‘Happy Birthday to my extraordinary step mother in Law. Our Queen, our Oma. You personify everything that is good in a woman. I admire you and love you so very much.’

Adding: ‘101 years young today. Anne Douglas thank you for everything that you have done for people in our world,’ with a heart emoji.

Oma means ‘Grandma’ in German.

 

Family: Michael wished her a happy birthday on Instagram in April along with an image of himself posing with Anne and Kirk in 2002

Family: Michael wished her a happy birthday on Instagram in April along with an image of himself posing with Anne and Kirk in 2002

Thoughful: Michael's wife, actress Catherine Zeta Jones, also shared a sweet tribute to Anne along with a picture of the two of them

Thoughful: Michael’s wife, actress Catherine Zeta Jones, also shared a sweet tribute to Anne along with a picture of the two of them

Carys, Michael and Catherine’s 17-year-old daughter, shared a black and white photo of Anne with Kirk, writing ‘Happy 101st birthday to my wonderful Oma!! Your beauty, intellect and grace is my inspiration. I love you so much.’

Anne Buydens, who was born on April 23, 1919 in Hanover, Germany, is a philanthropist, producer and an actress. 

She was married to actor Kirk Douglas for almost 66 years, u
ntil his death on February 5 at age 103. 

They wed on May 29, 1954 after meeting in Paris while he in the city for the film Lust for Life, and had two children together: Peter, 64, and Eric, who died at age 46 from an accidental overdose.

Kirk was previously married to Diana Dill; they wed November 2, 1943; they welcomed two kids together – Michael and Joel, 73, – before they divorced in 1951.

Tribute: Carys, Michael and Catherine's daughter, shared a photo of Anne with Kirk, writing 'Happy 101st birthday to my wonderful Oma!! Your beauty, intellect and grace is my inspiration. I love you so much'

Tribute: Carys, Michael and Catherine’s daughter, shared a photo of Anne with Kirk, writing ‘Happy 101st birthday to my wonderful Oma!! Your beauty, intellect and grace is my inspiration. I love you so much’

Family is everything: Cameron pictured with dad Michael, grandfather Kirk and stepmom Catherine; seen November 6, 2018 at Michael's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

Family is everything: Cameron pictured with dad Michael, grandfather Kirk and stepmom Catherine; seen November 6, 2018 at Michael’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

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