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Catherine Zeta-Jones snubs Welcome to Wrexham out of fear of fans ‘throwing bricks at me’

CATHERINE ZETA-JONES has snubbed a Welcome to Wrexham appearance for fear of her own safety. The iconic 57-year-old Welsh actress explained that her allegiance to Swansea made a proposed appearance on the Disney+ show a non-starter. Zeta-Jones explained on Wednesday's…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 10:52 AM
Catherine Zeta-Jones snubs Welcome to Wrexham out of fear of fans ‘throwing bricks at me’
Key Things to Know
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones rejected an appearance on "Welcome to Wrexham" due to her support for Swansea City.
  • Zeta-Jones revealed she explained her lifelong Swansea allegiance to Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
  • Her uncle Bobby previously served as a director for Swansea City under manager John Toshack.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has declined an appearance on the Disney+ docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham" due to her loyalty to Swansea City. Speaking on Heart Breakfast, the 57-year-old Welsh star explained she has refused invitations from Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney because of the rivalry between the two Welsh clubs.

Zeta-Jones stated she is a lifelong Swansea City supporter, noting her uncle Bobby was previously a director at the club. The article also notes that Wrexham has earned three promotions under Reynolds and McElhenney, while actor Humphrey Ker is set to step down from the club's board.

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