Anny Buydens is a veteran actress, philanthropist, and producer. Having more than six decades of expertise in the entertainment business, she engraved her name though her significant role in movies like Scalawag, Deep River, and Kirk Douglas: Before I Forget, respectively.
As a philanthropist, she is working actively for the people who are suffering from Breast Cancer and Alzheimer’s. Also, she has contributed to establishing Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital along with her deceased husband, Kirk Douglas.
Anne Buydens’ Bio: Age, Birthday
Anne stands tall at a height of 5 feet and 5 inches (1.65 meters).
She was born in Hanover, Germany, on 30 April 1919. Though the film executive was born in Germany, she holds Belgian citizenship as her family migrated to Belgium when she was in her early teens.
Married Life
Anne was married to actor-producer Kirk Douglas on 29 May 1954.
Her love story with Kirk sounds interesting and fairy kind of. It all started when Kirk saw Anne for the first time in a trailer known as The Lion’s Den in 1953. He asked her for a date, but she refused him at the moment.
After that, Kirk hired Anne as his publicist, and they got to know each other much better. Anne helped him in managing his money since then. Soon after, they fell for each other and decided to be blended in each other’s love for eternity.
Together, the two were fortunate to be together for nearly 66 years.
Before settling his life with Anne, Kirk was married to an actress Diana Douglas on 2 November 1943. But, they walked different paths from 23 February 1951. Together, they had two children: Michael Douglas and Joel Douglas.
Husband Kirk’s Death
Kirk Douglas, a veteran actor, died on Wednesday afternoon, 5th February 2020, at the age of 103. He passed away peacefully at home encircled by his wife, children, and grandson. His death was confirmed by his son Michael Douglas via Instagram. Michael expressed his grief over the loss of his father and expressed called Kirk a “wonderful father” for the love and support Kirk provided for the family.
About Kirk Douglas
Anne’s husband Kirk was a famous actor, who was known as an Academy award-winning actor and an icon of the film industry’s Golden era. He was mainly known for his serious dramas, westerns, and war films, including his first starring role in the 1960 film- Spartacus.
Furthermore, he scored his first Oscar nomination playing the role of boxer, Midge Kelly, who is untrustworthy and opportunistic in the gripping Champion, which was premiered in 1949.
Some Facts About Kirk:
- He was born on 9 December 1916.
- He survived a helicopter crash, which happened on 23rd February 1991.
- He gave up his two- to three-pack-a-day cigarette habit in 1950.
- He earned $50,000 for saying the only English word at the end of a 1980s Japanese TV commercial: “Coffee.”
Children Details
Besides sharing an incredible six decades bond with her husband, Anne is also a mother of two children: Peter Douglas, who is also an actor famous for Whip It, and Eric Douglas, famous for The Golden Child.
Unfortunately, her younger child, Eric died on 6 July 2004 due to accidental drug overdose.
Also, Anne is a stepmother to Michael Douglas and Joel Douglas.
Quick Facts: Net Worth
- Anne’s stepson, Michael Douglas’ net worth is estimated to be $ 300 million.
- Annes’s husband, Kirk Douglas’ five-bedroom house in Palm Springs which was designed by architect Donald Wexler was sold for $3.5 million in 2016.
- She is living her extravagant lifestyle with her husband, Kirk Douglas, who has the net worth of about $300 million.
- Anne turned 100 on 23 April 2019.