Michael Douglas: Queen Letizia honors him for his life’s work

The Spanish island of Mallorca has long been dear to the heart of US actor Michael Douglas (79). The Oscar winner often seeks rest and relaxation on the S’Estaca estate near Valldemossa. He should therefore be all the more pleased that he was honored with the “Masters of Cinema” award for his life’s work on Sunday evening during the closing gala of the Atlántida Film Festival. And that from the Spanish Queen Letizia (51) herself.

Michael Douglas wants to spend more time in Mallorca

The award ceremony took place in the courtyard of the Misericòrdia complex in Palma in mild Majorcan weather. The wife of King Felipe VI (56) almost looked like a Hollywood star herself: in a tight-fitting metallic dress, which she combined with strappy sandals and a sequined handbag, she walked the blue carpet with Michael Douglas. The actor chose a dark suit and a blue and white striped shirt for the occasion. He seemed to have a lot to talk about with the Queen, as they chatted animatedly. After she had honored him for his life’s work, Letizia applauded the Hollywood star, who proudly held up his award.

Perhaps Douglas told the Queen about his future plans, in which Spain seems to play an important part. On September 25, the star of film classics such as “Falling Down”, “Wall Street”, “Basic Instinct” and “The War of the Roses” turns 80. Probably an occasion to slow down a bit. He now wants to spend “six or seven months” in Mallorca, during a press conference before the awards ceremony. He dreams of living “simpler” – apparently away from the glamorous world of Los Angeles. He has already celebrated his big birthday in his adopted home, as he recently showed in a short video on Instagram.