Kirk Douglas gets a smooch from both Catherine Zeta-Jones and son Michael at 100th birthday bash

A glass of vodka, cake together with his bust and 150 family and friends helped Kirk Douglas have fun his 100th birthday.

Kirk's son Michael Douglas, 72, and his spouse Catherine Zeta-Jones, 47, wished to make sure that Kirk's was one for the ages after they joined him for a bash on the Beverly Hills Resort on Friday night.

The Lust for Life star seemed over the moon when his son Michael and Catherine every flanked him and planted some large smooches on both facet of his head. 

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Pucker up! It appears Michael Douglas, 72, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, 47, wished to make sure that Kirk's 100th birthday was one for the ages after they joined him for a festive bash on the Beverly Hills Resort on Friday night

All collectively: Grandchildren Dylan Michael Douglas, 16, and Carys Zeta Douglas, 13, took positions subsequent to their mother and father for one heartwarming snap

Kirk seemed out onto the group of 150 household and associates and thanked everybody for coming 

In fact, he might have simply been excited to attempt among the opulent birthday cake, which was located between himself and spouse Anne Buydens Douglas, 97.

Catherine stepped in to assist minimize the murals, which was a multi-tiered affair which additionally featured a gold bust of the well-known actor.

Later, totally different combos of relations took footage with the newly-minted centenarian.

Grandchildren Dylan Michael Douglas, 16, and Carys Zeta Douglas, 13, took positions subsequent to their mother and father for one heartwarming snap.  

Smile! A lot of the household was available for the occasion, together with granddaughter Kelsey Douglas, 24

Time to have fun! Originally of the night, Kirk Douglas seemed out over the group of about 150 folks, together with Don Rickles, Jeffrey Katzenberg, his Rabbi and plenty of of his closest associates and smiled

Father and son: 'One of many issues that I discover most unbelievable about dad is the third act of his life,' mentioned Michael

Jeffrey Katzenberg, left, kisses Kirk Douglas after giving a tribute to Douglas at his 100th birthday celebration

Originally of the night, Kirk seemed out over the group of about 150 folks, together with Don Rickles, Jeffrey Katzenberg, his Rabbi and plenty of of his closest associates and smiled. 

Not solely was he surrounded by pleasant faces, he knew, as promised by his physician years in the past, that if he lived to 100, he would get to have a glass of vodka.

However earlier than the vodka was introduced in a comically massive martini glass, Kirk Douglas obtained to take a seat and take heed to phrases from his family members as photographs from his many basic movie credit comparable to Spartacus, Lust for Life, Paths of Glory and others performed on a display behind him.

Michael kicked off the proceedings, saying that it isn't nearly age, however in regards to the life he is lived and what he is achieved.

'One of many issues that I discover most unbelievable about dad is the third act of his life,' mentioned Michael. 

'In spite of everything he achieved in his skilled profession and what he is given for his nation, on the level in his life the place he is confronted adversity, dropping a son, having a helicopter crash, having a stroke, and what he is achieved on this third act in his life, I discover fairly extraordinary.'

He is golden: Catherine stepped in to assist minimize the murals, which was a multi-tiered affair which additionally featured a gold bust of the well-known actor

'I am so glad there's not 100!' Catherine exclaimed, earlier than main the room to sing 'Completely satisfied Birthday' with a string quartet accompaniment

Kirk Douglas saved his remarks transient.

'I ponder who he was speaking about? He mentioned some good issues about somebody I do not know,' Kirk mentioned, joking that Michael Douglas was chosen to prepare the proceedings as a result of 'he has essentially the most cash.'

Kirk Douglas additionally thanked everybody for coming and marveled at seeing most of his household within the crowd.

Zeta-Jones then lit the 12 candles on the cake.

'I am so glad there's not 100!' she exclaimed, earlier than main the room to sing 'Completely satisfied Birthday' with a string quartet accompaniment.

Not solely was he surrounded by pleasant faces, he knew, as promised by his physician years in the past, that if he lived to 100, he would have a glass of vodka

Is it edible? Kirk's cake featured a bust planted on prime of a number of tiers of cake garnished with gold leaf

Excellent pair: Michael Douglas and spouse Catherine Zeta-Jones having fun with themselves

Tear-jerking: Catherine lead the room to sing 'Completely satisfied Birthday' with a string quartet accompaniment

Kirk is seen arriving on the get together together with his daughter-in-law Catherine Zeta-Jones, second from proper, and her daughter Carys

It was solely the beginning of the afternoon, which included remarks from a couple of of his seven grandchildren, his Rabbi and his physician. Charley King's Bluebell Occasions oversaw the afternoon tea the place every desk was designated not by numbers however by Kirk's movies. The birthday boy was seated on the 'Lonely Are the Courageous' desk, which is his favourite movie.

Don Rickles lightened the reverent and respectful temper, quipping to the group from his seat that he wished to go dwelling.

He poked enjoyable at Kirk Douglas's attractiveness and physique saying that he needed to hear the 'I am Spartacus crap' day-after-day, and the way Burt Lancaster used to advise him that Kirk Douglas 'does not know what he is speaking about.'

Iconic: Kirk performed Spartacus within the 1960 movie of the identical identify, seen left, which went on to win 4 Oscars. He's seen proper within the 1956 film Lust for all times

Rickles did get a bit choked up by the top.

'You're an excellent man since you've been blessed with heat and love and sophistication, and ... ah, overlook it, you are all of that and extra,' He mentioned. 'Might god provide you with energy and will you be with us for 100 extra. If that is his want, so be it, if not, I do know in heaven you may be in cost.' 

In fact The Lust for Life star seemed like his basic, dapper self for the get together in a darkish brown plaid blazer with wooden buttons, pressed slacks and black oxfords.

A touch of shade was supplied by a pale pink button down, which he saved open on the neck.

In fact it would not be a lot of a celebration with out his well-known son Michael, 72, in attendance.

Large day: Kirk minimize a dapper picture as he headed out with household and associates on Friday to have fun his 100th birthday

Cool informal: Kirk wore a splash of shade in a pale pink button down, which he saved open on the neck and his spouse Anne Buydens, 97, seemed nice as she was helped right into a car

The Fundamental Intuition actor was noticed as he arrived at LAX on Thursday night, presumably to hitch the household for the festivities.

Catherine Zeta-Jones' husband additionally seemed effectively put collectively in a slate gray blazer, matching trousers and his personal black Oxfords. 

A woolly scarf with a slight fringe helped chase away the winter chill, whereas he additionally donned a gray ball cap for the journey.

Curiously, the Hollywood celebrity gave the impression to be dealing with his personal baggage as he made his method to his transportation.

Turning 100 hasn't been all enjoyable for Kirk sadly, as he just lately admitted to feeling 'lonely.' 

Talking to Selection journal, the 'Spartacus' star mentioned, 'I'm now 100 years outdated. I examine Hollywood, and I do not know the folks. The place is Burt [Lancaster]? The place is Laurence Olivier? They're all gone. I miss them. I really feel lonely.'

Hollywood's golden age: Kirk Douglas, 100, who's hailed because the final of Hollywood's golden age, says he feels 'lonely' now that every one his actor associates are gone 

Olivier handed away on the age of 82, and Lancaster at 80.

The actors had been Douglas' co-stars for a lot of movies, comparable to The Satan's Disciple.

Lancaster was identified for his function in From Right here to Eternity and Judgment at Nuremberg, whereas the English actor Olivier discovered fame after his function in Spartacus.

They're all gone: Lancaster was identified for his function in From Right here to Eternity and Judgment at Nuremberg, whereas the English actor Olivier discovered fame after his function in Spartacus

Life for the Champion actor - who is commonly hailed as one of many final remaining survivors of the golden age of movie - hasn't been simple although, as he was beforehand concerned in a helicopter crash in 1991, which killed two folks and left him with a compressed backbone.

Douglas now should use a walker for help when strolling.  

The star additionally suffered from a stroke in 1996, which resulted in debilitated speech.

Selection experiences that Kirk interrupted the interview to apologize for his sluggish method of talking, when he mentioned, 'I hope you perceive me, as a result of I used to speak higher than this.'

'I really feel lonely': Douglas admitted that he feels lonely with out outdated Hollywood associates Burt Lancaster and Sir Laurence Olivier, pictured above together with Janette Scott in 1958 on the set of The Satan's Disciple

Ageless love: Kirk and his 97-year-old spouse Anne Buydens will have fun their 63rd wedding ceremony anniversary subsequent yr

In an interview in 2011, the Paths of Glory actor mentioned that he does not 'take into consideration loss of life' and as an alternative was focusing his power on 'writing.'

He mentioned on the time, 'I do not take into consideration loss of life, I take into consideration life. Since my stroke interfered with my speech I discover myself writing extra.'

And the Lonely Are the Courageous star nonetheless is not planning on giving up any time quickly, as he says he'll do one other milestone interview 'once I'm 200'.

'I did not notice once I reached 100 years outdated I might be doing interviews. I assumed by now I might chill out, and I am doing extra interviews than I used to,' he mentioned with mock annoyance. 

'However I believe now it is time for me to chill out. We're doing this once more once I'm 200.'

Icon: Douglas' profession in Hollywood spanned seven a long time. He is pictured in 1958

Historical past-makers: Because of his very prolonged profession, Kirk started working with among the biggest administrators of all time, comparable to Stanley Kubrick after they collaborated on Paths of Glory in 1957

 

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