Conversation so far:
What happened in 1998 to Catherine Zeta-Jones?
Steven Spielberg took notice of Zeta-Jones in Titanic and recommended her to Martin Campbell, who was directing The Mask of Zorro (1998) for Spielberg's production company.
What happened after Steven Spielberg recommended Zeta-Jones to Martin Campbell?
Campbell casted her as the leading lady instead of Izabella Scorupco, who was his original choice for the part.
Did Catherine Zeta-Jones win any awards?
For her role in Chicago (2002), Zeta-Jones was awarded the Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Question: What happened in 2000?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened in 2000 to Catherine Zeta-Jones?