Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt's Wedding in Geneva : A Love Story Decades in the Making
In a heartwarming tale of enduring love, Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh finally tied the knot with her longtime partner, Jean Todt, in Geneva, Switzerland, this week, bringing their 19-year engagement to a joyous conclusion.
The wedding remained a private affair, with neither the 60-year-old Yeoh nor the 77-year-old Todt publicly announcing the ceremony. It was former Formula One racer Felipe Massa who shared the news, posting photos of the couple and a pamphlet detailing the special occasion.
Taking to social media on Friday, Todt officially confirmed the union and expressed his happiness. "Now that my other son @MassaFelipe19 has discreetly spread the good news, I can happily confirm the union with the Love of my life, Michelle," Todt wrote.
The love story between Yeoh and Todt began in June 2004 when they met in Shanghai. It was in late July of the same year that Todt proposed to the talented actress, setting the wheels in motion for a love that would endure almost seven thousand days.
The couple's wedding program spoke of the significance of the day and the joy of sharing it with loved ones. "Today after 6992 days on 27th July 2023 in Geneva, surrounded by loving family and friends," the program read. "We are so happy to celebrate this special moment together!"
Notably, Yeoh made history in March by becoming the first actress of Southeast Asian descent to win the prestigious Academy Award for Best Actress. Her compelling performance as Evelyn Wang in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" earned her this accolade. During her acceptance speech, Yeoh expressed the importance of her win for representation, stating, "For all the little girls and boys who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility. This is proof to dream big, and dreams do come true."
As Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt embark on this new chapter of their lives together, their love story serves as a testament to the power of patience, devotion, and the fulfillment of dreams.