On February 18, Chinese actor Chen Xiao, 37, and Taiwanese actress Michelle Chen, 41, officially announced their divorce through Weibo, stating, “Grateful for meeting each other. From now on, we will go our separate ways, but remain co-parents to our child” as they tagged each other.
Michelle Chen’s studio also issued a three-point statement: 1) Thanking fans for their concern. 2) Emphasizing that their child is their top priority and urging people to stop harmful speculation. 3) Denying all baseless rumors.
Chen Xiao and Michelle Chen became a couple after filming the 2014 adaptation of The Romance of the Condor Heroes, where they played the iconic Yang Guo and Xiaolongnü. Fans consider the drama their “love story,” as the two confirmed their relationship soon after. They married in July 2016 and welcomed a son in December of the same year. Before their announcement, the two were long rumored to be divorced as they have not been seen together in public. Netizens have observed that there seems to be a trend of celebrity breakups in recent years, where at least one high-profile couple announces a split.
Lisa
I’m so shocked and surprised…. /sarcasm/
Glad they’re finally both willing to move on with their lives. Don’t waste time on people (or other people’s time). Life is short as is.