Catherine Zeta Jones talks bipolar disorder and dream wardrobes in InStyle US December

While the UK edition of InStyle features one of the world’s greatest young actresses on the cover, across the pond the magazine has gone with a well-loved classic actress otherwise known as Miss Catherine Zeta Jones.

Always effortless in her elegance, style and demeanour, Catherine is the perfect candidate to help InStyle US conclude its year. Especially since she’s kept out of the spotlight recently and we’ve kind of missed her!

We’re not overly keen on the darkness and harshness of the editing, but Catherine’s beauty still shines through regardless. Plus her black dress is totally grabbing our attention; that’s what Christmas party frocks are all about, people!

Catherine’s interview was just as frank, honest and humorous as we anticipated, as she talks about keeping her bipolar disorder on the down low, and building a wardrobe that easily rivals Carrie Bradshaw’s…

“I’m building a closet in my house now, and it’s like a dream,” she said. “Racks on each side, a whole boudoir. I sit in there and watch CNN. Michael says one day I’m going to go in and never come out!”

Eat your heart out, Carrie! Read the rest of Catherine’s interview and see more gorgeous pics in InStyle US’s December issue.