Michelle Yeoh marries fiancé Jean Todt after 19-year engagement
Malaysian superstar and Hollywood actress Michelle Yeoh recently got married to her fiancé Jean Todt after a 19-year engagement.
The Academy Award winner and Motor Racing Executive got hitched in a sweet ceremony in Geneva on July 27th.
Todt first confirmed the happy news on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Yeoh shared photos from the wedding day as well as a creative save-the-date card inspired by the unexpected James Bond, reading ‘A Michelle and Jean Production’ along with the date of the wedding and ‘Love Never Dies.’
Sneak Peeks from the Wedding
The Instagram carousel shows peeks into the intimate ceremony as well as a loved-up picture of Yeoh and Todt snuggling in bed, along with a towel swan customary in honeymoon suites. Yeoh gushed, “19 years and YES!! we are married!! Thkq to our ‘families’ who love us for all these years . We love you and here’s to many more to come ”
The couple received lots of love from fans and famous friends like Naomi Campbell and Ariana Debose on the announcement post, with one fan referencing her recent movie that got her her first Oscar–Everything Everywhere All At Once by saying she hopes they can endlessly do laundry and taxes together, a sweet sentiment from the movie that went viral.
Veteran formula 1 driver and friend of the couple Felipe Massa shared a photo of what appears to be their wedding program detailing their journey as a couple.
How Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt met
It says “We met in Shanghai on 4th June 2004. On 26th July, 2004, J.T. proposed marry M.Y. and she said YES! Today after 6992 days on 27th July 2024 in Geneva, surrounded by loving family and friends, We are so happy to celebrate this special moment together!” along with a sweet picture of the couple from earlier in their relationship.
Michelle recently made history at the 95th Academy Awards by becoming the first Asian actress to win Best Actress, being accompanied by her colleagues on the same film winning 6 other awards as EEAAO made a big sweep at the Oscars.
Michelle Yeoh’s career
Michelle Yeoh, a Malaysian-born actress, has carved a remarkable career in the world of cinema and is celebrated as one of the most iconic figures in Asian cinema. Born on August 6, 1962, she first gained international recognition with her role in the martial arts epic “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000), which earned her a BAFTA nomination.
Yeoh’s career has been defined by her extraordinary talent, versatility, and dedication to her craft. Her ability to perform her own stunts and her proficiency in various martial arts styles have set her apart in action-packed roles, making her a trailblazer for female action stars and contributing to her award-winning work in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Beyond her action prowess, Yeoh showcased her dramatic skills in critically acclaimed films like “Memoirs of a Geisha” (2005) and “The Lady” (2011), where she portrayed the life of Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
In addition to her film career, Michelle Yeoh has contributed significantly to the television industry, participating in major TV series like “Star Trek: Discovery” and “Marco Polo.”
Michelle Yeoh upcoming shows and movies
She is further set to keep being a trailblazer with her feature in Netflix’s The Brothers Sun, an eight-part series. Additionally, she is set to appear in A Haunting in Venice, directed by Kenneth Branagh, and play Madame Morrible in Jon M. Chu’s two-part film adaptation of Wicked.
We hope to keep seeing more of Michelle in regional and international films.
