Catherine Zeta-Jones looks elegant in prim white dress at hotel opening... as husband Michael Douglas comes to terms with his mother's death
Michael Douglas lost his mother Diana Dill to cancer at the weekend.
But it was back to work for the 70-year-old actor's wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, who put on a brave face to officially open the Ageas Bowl Hilton Hotel near Southampton on Monday.
The 45-year-old actress was a total professional and showed no sign of her family's heartache as she mourned the sad passing of her mother-in-law.
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Total pro: Catherine Zeta-Jones honored her commitment to open the Ageas Bowl Hilton Hotel near Southampton on Monday, despite her husband Michael Douglas' mother Diana's death at the weekend
Catherine looked sophisticated in a smart white dress with sheer, horizontal stripe detailing.
She pulled the look together with a scarlet clutch bag, satin heels and matching red lipstick, wearing her dark locks cascading over one shoulder.
The Welsh star - who is a friend of Rod Bransgrove, the Hampshire County Cricket Chairman - gave the new hotel the Hollywood seal of approval, unveiling a plaque and delivering a speech to the crowd.
Elegant as ever: The 45-year-old Welsh actress opted for a classic red lip and tumbling curls
Ladylike: Catherine donned a white dress with a sheer striped pattern, set off with red satin heels
Matching: The Hollywood star pulled her look together with a satin clutch bag to match her peep-toe shoes
The establishment is attached to the Ageas Bowl stadium and many of its rooms look out onto the cricket pitch.
According to the Southern Daily Echo, the Chicago actress stayed overnight with her children Carys and Dylan.
She told the crowd: 'I'm here because my dear friends - it makes me sound old - of 30 years. I'm here to support them because they have given me support each and every step of the way, for every dream I've ever dreamed.'
Family friends: Catherine was showing her support for Rod Bransgrove, the Hampshire County Cricket Chairman, and his new venture
Opening ceremony: She unveiled a new plaque and gave a short address to guests
Putting on a brave face: Catherine is mourning the loss of her mother-in-law on Saturday
Meanwhile, her husband of 14 years, Michael, was spotted landing in London's Heathrow airport following the sad news of his mother's death.
Dressed in a grey suit jacket and a baseball cap, the actor kept a low profile as he arrived in the UK ahead of his new movie Ant-Man's premiere on Wednesday, which he is still expected to attend.
His actress mother Diana - who appeared in the likes of Dynasty, ER and Planes, Trains And Automobiles - passed away on Saturday at the age of 92.
She was living in a care home for Hollywood stars in California.
Sad loss: Michael's actress mother Diana, who resided in a care home for Hollywood stars in California, has died aged 92
Keeping a low profile: The 70-year-old actor donned a baseball cap as he arrived at London's Heathrow airport on Monday afternoon
Sticking to his schedule: Michael is expected to attend the UK premiere of Ant-Man on Wednesday evening
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