Like Mother, Like Daughter: Carys Douglas Is The Next Big Fashion Icon

As the old saying goes, apples never fall far from the tree, and we can confirm that's 100% true in the case of Carys Douglas. The daughter of acting icons Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas has shown an interest in a film career like her famous parents, appearing in a few projects in 2024 after working as a second assistant director on "August" in 2022. But the real similarity, particularly between mother and daughter, is an undeniable fashion prowess. 

Like many nepo babies, Carys grew up in the spotlight with older brother Dylan, and by her teens, she was showing an interest in (and talent for) style. By the time she turned 20, she had graced red carpets at some of the world's most prestigious events, from New York Fashion Week to the Cannes Film Festival, not to mention a slew of high-end galas and benefits. She's also appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair Spain and other magazines with Catherine by her side, in addition to a photoshoot for Fendi in 2019, when she was just 16. Carys has stepped out in designer garb over the years, but she also stuns in the simple and understated. Her best looks tend to start with a minimalist and familiar base, but they always feature details rendering them more unique and memorable, from intentionally chosen fabrics to statement accessories.

In 2025, Carys graduated from Brown University, having studied film and international studies, so we expect to see her undertaking more projects in the biz in the years to come. Undoubtedly, that will mean more red carpets, where we can see her explore and refine her personal style. But for now, the following looks are standouts, cementing her position as a future fashion icon.

In February 2019, at the tender age of 15, Carys Douglas showed off her natural inclination toward fashion when she stepped out at the Michael Kors show at New York Fashion Week. The teen rocked light-wash flared jeans, but kept them from overpowering the look with some sky-high platforms. That's how you style flared jeans! Over a simple white crop, she wore a metallic snakeskin cropped jacket and some grape-toned eyeshadow, perhaps hinting at a future personal style that will lean loud and maximalist. 

When in Rome ... ride the Fendi wave. Carys Douglas and her mother Catherine Zeta Jones certainly got the memo during a cocktail event held by the legendary fashion house in the Eternal City in July 2019. While Catherine looked striking in a red maxi with shoulder pads, Carys opted for a more youthful sheer brown dress with a black bodysuit beneath, complemented by a mini mocha-toned handbag. Turning the cool factor up outside the Colosseum, she threw on a pair of cat-eye sunglasses for the ultimate Italian summer look.

Sometimes Carys Douglas goes for a totally different wardrobe than her mother would, but other times, we can definitely see Catherine Zeta Jones' influence. At the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023, Carys took a page out of Catherine's book in a glamorous red-carpet gown with a plunging neckline. While Catherine's bold red frock had an empire waist and voluminous skirt, Carys again went with a more youthful sheer embellished look with side cutouts. The elaborate dress is exactly the kind of garment you show off with a simple updo and toned-down makeup.

Every fashionista has her own version of the LBD, and Carys Douglas wore hers at a New York City gala in October 2025. Attending the event with her father Michael Douglas, she looked radiant in a slinky midi with a beaded overlay. A simple black dress with no embellishments would have worked too, but she showed off her creativity with the leafy design on top of the bust. Adding a small pop of color with ruby drop earrings, she finished the look with fuss-free black pointy-toe pumps, bringing everything together for a perfectly sophisticated result.

Catherine Zeta Jones' color is clearly red, and it looks like her daughter suits a crimson palette, too. The pair were seen at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Gala in New York City back in March 2019, both wearing whimsical scarlet gowns. Catherine went for an elegant velvet number with a thigh slit, while Carys Douglas opted for a sheer flowy dress with dark-red floral embellishments on a blush base. With off-the-shoulder necklines and their hair pulled back in simple buns, this mother-daughter duo were twinning in style. 

As much as we love Carys Douglas in dreamy gowns with intricate beading and floral motifs, her innate elegance really shines in subdued looks. She went with an understated white column gown at a November 2025 benefit held at the Museum of Modern Art, absolutely nailing the "woke up like this" brief. The strapless dress might have been a snooze fest on someone else, but even with next to no accessories, Douglas made this look beautifully effortless. Clearly, the best makeup look to pair with a white dress is soft glam.

The most exciting thing about Carys Douglas' emerging style is her comfort with taking fashion risks. She could have gone with a plain LBD at the October 2025 gala, but she added a beaded overlay to amp it up. In a similar way, she experimented with prints and textures at a New York City screening of "Hamnet" in November 2025. To balance out her minimalist high-neck top, she went with a multi-patterned maxi skirt with paisley and patchwork designs in a thick and shiny brocade fabric, creating a look that was simple yet interesting.

We're glad Carys Douglas is becoming a regular at New York Fashion Week. During the event in September 2025, the young star attended a soiree hosted by W Magazine in an ensemble that oozed opulence. Looking just about ready for a very high-end sleepover, she donned a champagne-toned silk set featuring wide-leg pants, a loose top, and an open blazer. To save the look from looking a little too much like PJs, the top had stitch-work that almost resembled a corset, along with a statement brooch: a tour de force in how details can make or break an outfit.

Carys Douglas has been attending New York Fashion Week since her teens, but her looks have evolved over the years. One of her very first outfits at the prestigious event consisted of straight-leg camo pants with a gold stripe blazed down each leg, and a simple black crop top with her signature off-the-shoulder neckline. The fun look was not only age-appropriate, but also starkly different from Catherine Zeta Jones' ruffled floral sundress, demonstrating Carys' ability to carve out her own path in the fashion world. Yes, she's a celebrity kid who inherited her parents' famous style, but that doesn't mean she has no unique edge to her wardrobe. 

When worn with confidence, nothing beats a good statement-making mini. When she was only 15, Carys Douglas walked the red carpet at an event hosted by Michael Kors in collaboration with Town and Country, and she looked like a future rock star in a textured mini shift dress. This look perfectly captures the pillars of her evolving aesthetic, starting with the simplicity of the silhouette, accessories, and beauty choices. The teen balanced out those subtle details with an embellished texture on the dress, transforming this from a forgettable mini to one that reflects her inherent personal style.