Catherine Zeta-Jones' big break 'pure good fortune' after chance encounter
Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones played Mariette in ITV's The Darling Buds of May.
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"It was pure good fortune and she just stood in the door and smiled."
— Pip Burley , Executive
"she won't be with us for long, she'll be off to Hollywood before you know it."
— David Jason , Celebrity
Key People
Oscar-winning actress known for her role in The Darling Buds of May.
American actor considered for the role of Pop Larkin.
Co-star of Catherine Zeta-Jones in The Darling Buds of May.
Producer who worked on The Darling Buds of May.
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Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones played Mariette in ITV's The Darling Buds of May.
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