Michael Douglas among film stars honored by AARP

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Michael Douglas (L) and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones arrive for the 15th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards in Beverly Hills, California.
Michael Douglas (L) and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones arrive for the 15th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards in Beverly Hills, California.

The star of Fatal Attraction and many other films told the crowd being honoured with a career achievement honour by the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards at Monday's glitzy ceremony that his assistant mistakenly told him he was receiving an award for his work in adult films.

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Published: Tue 9 Feb 2016, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Wed 10 Feb 2016, 1:00 AM

MICHAEL DOUGLAS WAS initially confused when he was told that he winning an award for his adult films.
The star of Fatal Attraction and many other films told the crowd being honoured with a career achievement honour by the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards at Monday's glitzy ceremony that his assistant mistakenly told him he was receiving an award for his work in adult films.
"I remember all my films," joked Douglas after receiving a standing ovation. "I don't remember any adult films."
The newspaper drama Spotlight was selected as best picture at the 15th annual ceremony presented by the advocacy group AARP to stars over the age of 50 and the films that speak to that demographic.
Mark Rylance was chosen as best supporting actor for Bridge of Spies, while Bryan Cranston won the best actor trophy for Trumbo.
"I'm delighted to be here tonight - and not just because my AARP gives me a deep discount on the parking," said Cranston.
Lily Tomlin was honored as best actress for Grandma, while Diane Ladd was awarded the best supporting actress for Joy.
Other attendees at Monday's star-studded ceremony included Morgan Freeman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bette Midler, Patricia Clarkson, June Squibb, Phylicia Rashad, Elizabeth Banks, Mark Ruffalo and Dick Van Dyke. 


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