They finally tied the knot on Thursday 27 Jul 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland
It took Oscar-winning Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh and her long-time fiance Jean Todt 6,992 days – almost two decades – since they first met to get married.
The couple finally made it official and tied the knot on Thursday 27 Jul 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland, surrounded by friends and family. Brazilian Formula One racer Felipe Massa, 42, shared the good news on his Instagram account on Friday, congratulating the lovebirds with a sweet message: “Happy marriage #JeanTodt & #michelleyeoh love you so much.”
Todt, 77, first met Yeoh, 60, in Shanghai, China, on June 4, 2004, and after 1½ months of dating, the French Formula One legend and motor racing executive popped the question on July 26, 2004.
Michelle Yeoh marries partner Jean Todt nearly 7,000 days after he first proposed
Michelle Yeoh and French businessman Jean Todt tie the knot in Geneva, Switzerland on July 27, 2023
Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh has married her longtime partner Jean Todt in a ceremony in Switzerland – nearly two decades after the French businessman first proposed to her.
Yeoh, 60, who earlier this year became the first woman of Asian descent to win the Academy Award for best actress, confirmed her marriage to Todt, 77, a former head of Ferrari, on Instagram over the weekend. “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 Malaysian actress wrote. The post included images of the two exchanging rings and another of them sitting snuggled together on a bed decorated with flower petals.
A shot of a printed wedding message posted to Instagram by racing driver Felipe Massa, who was a guest at the ceremony, gave a glimpse into the long love story that led to last week’s nuptials. “We met in Shanghai on 4th June 2004. On 26th July 2004, J.T. proposed to marry M.Y. and she said YES! Today after 6,992 days on 27th July 2023 in Geneva surrounded by loving family and friends, we are so happy to celebrate this special moment together!” the message read.
Michelle Yeoh shares romantic wedding photos following her 19-year engagement
Michelle Yeoh has shared new photos from her wedding to Jean Todt following their 19-year engagement.
The actress, 60, took to Instagram over the weekend to share the romantic snaps, days after Felipe Massa first confirmed the marriage news by sharing photos from the wedding on social media. Yeoh went on to celebrate the occasion herself in the caption of her post, writing: “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.”
In her first photo from the wedding, the Crazy Rich Asians star could be seen exchanging rings with her husband, while the second picture showed them standing at a table together, surrounded by their witnesses. The images also showed Yeoh in one of her wedding looks, a white silk button-up shirt with a tiered lace skirt, while Todt wore a navy jacket and light blue tie. A third image then showed the couple hugging in a white bed, decorated with purple flower petals and towels in the shape of a heart. The post concluded with one last snap: a James Bond-themed movie poster, in which Todt and Yeoh’s faces were edited onto a couple riding a motorcycle.
Michelle Yeoh, 60, shares incredibly romantic behind-the-scenes wedding photos to husband Jean Todt, 77
Michelle Yeoh, at 60, is radiant with joy following her recent wedding. Sharing an intimate glimpse of her special day with her long-time beau and ex-Ferrari CEO, Jean Todt, Michelle warmed hearts with an array of wedding snaps on her Instagram on Saturday.
“19 years and YES!! We are married!!” the Oscar-winning actress cheerfully penned on the caption of her post, paying tribute to their long-lasting bond. “Thank you to our ‘families’ who have loved us all these years. We love you, and here’s to many more to come.”
The first photo captures a special moment between Michelle and her husband Jean, 77, as they lovingly gazed at their wedding bands in the intricately adorned Genevan venue where they exchanged vows. Michelle was the epitome of bridal elegance, sporting a stylish ensemble consisting of a white silk shirt neatly tucked into a high-waisted frilled tulle skirt. Her hair flowed loosely in charming waves, completing her wedding day look.
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Michelle Yeoh gave an intimate look at her wedding day and shared photos with husband Jean Todt
Michelle Yeoh showed everyone everything about her recent wedding all at once. Yeoh married her longtime partner and former Ferrari and Peugeot racing director Jean Todt last week in Geneva after a 19-year engagement.
Over the weekend, the "Everything Everywhere All at Once" star shared photos of the long-awaited ceremony on Instagram. In the pictures, Yeoh wears a silk white shirt and a frilly white skirt as she gleefully places a large gold band on Todt's finger. Meanwhile, the groom was wearing a dark blue suit with a mosaic-patterned blue tie. Another snap captured the ornately wooden Genevan building where the two officially exchanged vows.
In another photo, the newlyweds sit in bed with a pile of petals in the shape of a heart and swan-shaped towels at their feet. The final picture shows a photoshopped poster of Yeoh's film "Tomorrow Never Dies," with Todt's head swapped in for Pierce Brosnan as the pair sit on a motorcycle. The creator of the doctored image aptly changed the title of the movie to "Love Never Dies," with their wedding date printed at the bottom.
Michelle Yeoh marries Jean Toft in Geneva after 19-year engagement
Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh married her longtime partner Jean Todt in Geneva, Switzerland, this week, nearly two decades after the former Ferrari executive had proposed to her.
Neither the 60-year-old Yeoh or the 77-year-old Todt publicly announced their wedding until after former Formula One racer Felipe Massa posted about the event, sharing photos with the couple and a pamphlet with details of the occasion.
Todt confirmed the marriage on social media Friday. "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.
Michelle Yeoh And Jean Todt Marry After Being Engaged For 19 Years
Michelle Yeoh (left) and Jean Todt at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in May
As her Hollywood career continues to soar, Michelle Yeoh is taking her real-life love story to the next level.
According to People and other outlets, the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” actor married her longtime fiancé, former Ferrari CEO Jean Todt, on Wednesday after a 19-year engagement. Though details are scarce, the ceremony took place in Geneva, Switzerland, as seen in a series of photos shared by Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa on Instagram.
One of Massa’s snapshots appears to be of the couple’s wedding program.
“We met in Shanghai on 4th June 2004,” it reads. “On 26th July 2004, J.T proposed to M.Y and she said YES! Today after 6992 days on 27th July 2023 in Geneva, surrounded by loving family and friends, we are so happy to celebrate this special moment together!”
Michelle Yeoh, 60, Finally Marries Ex Ferrari CEO Jean Todt, 77
They've been engaged for 19 years
Oscar-winning Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, 60, and former Ferrari CEO Jean Todt, 77, are finally married after being engaged for 19 years.
The happy news was shared by Brazilian racing driver, Felipe Massa, who posted a collection of pictures from the couple’s wedding on Instagram. Michelle and Jean’s wedding took place yesterday (July 27) in Geneva. The couple first met in Shanghai on June 4, 2004 when Michelle was a guest at a Ferrari event.
The French motor racing executive proposed to Michelle on July 26 that same year, after less than two months of dating. “Today, after 6992 days on 27th July 2023 in Geneva, surrounded by loving family and friends, we are so happy to celebrate this special moment together,” wrote the newlyweds on a card.
Michelle Yeoh: Malaysian actress
Michelle Yeoh, also called Michelle Khan, original name Yeoh Choo Kheng, (born August 6, 1962, Ipoh, Malaysia), Malaysian actress considered to be one of the greatest female action movie stars, especially known for performing her own frequently dangerous stunts. She also earned accolades for her acting, and in 2023 she became the first Asian performer to win the Academy Award for best actress, for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
Yeoh was born into a wealthy Malaysian family. From an early age, she was involved in various physical activities, including basketball and swimming, though she was particularly interested in ballet. As a teenager, she attended the Royal Academy of Dance in London, but a back injury ended her dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer. She subsequently planned on opening a ballet school, but in 1983 her mother entered her in the Miss Malaysia pageant. Yeoh won, and she later appeared in a commercial with Jackie Chan. The ad led to an acting contract with a Hong Kong production company, which suggested her early stage name, Michelle Khan.
In 2021 Yeoh appeared in another Marvel movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The next year, she garnered rave reviews for Everything Everywhere All at Once, the first Hollywood film in which she had the lead role. In the sci-fi comedy, Yeoh was cast as a laundromat owner who must save the multiverse. The role required her to play various versions of the character, one of whom is an actress who is also a martial arts expert. For her portrayal, Yeoh won the Oscar for best actress, becoming the first Asian performer to receive that award. In addition, she also earned a Golden Globe Award. Her other 2022 films include Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank and Minions: The Rise of Gru—animated comedies to which she lent her voice.
List of Michelle Yeoh performances
Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress. She rose to fame in 1990s Hong Kong action films.
Yeoh started her film career acting in action and martial arts films such as Yes, Madam (1985), Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992), The Heroic Trio (1993), Tai Chi Master (1993) and Wing Chun (1994) and she is well known as an action queen. Yeoh is known internationally for her roles as Wai Lin in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and as Yu Shu Lien in the martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and its sequel Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016).
Her other works include Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), Reign of Assassins (2010), The Lady (2011), in which she portrayed Aung San Suu Kyi, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2019), and Last Christmas (2019). Yeoh received critical acclaim for her performances as Eleanor Young in the American romantic comedy-drama film Crazy Rich Asians and as Evelyn Wang in the sci-fi comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All at Once, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. From 2017 to 2020, Yeoh had a recurring role as Captain Philippa Georgiou on the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Discovery.
Michelle Yeoh wins 95th OSCAR for Best Actress
Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt after her historic win. Photo: Michelle Yeoh/Instagram
The Internet was filled with words of praise and congratulatory messages for Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh after she won Best Actress at the Oscar 95th Academy Awards held Sunday (March 12) in Los Angeles.
Yeoh, 60, won the coveted acting prize for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once, making her the first actress of Asian descent and first Malaysian to win the award in the Academy's 95-year history. She beat her closest contender, two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett (Tar) for Hollywood's top acting honour. Other nominees in the category include Ana De Armas (Blonde), Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie) and Michelle Williams (The Fabelmans). Hundreds of Malaysians flocked to social media to congratulate Yeoh for putting Malaysia on the map.
In a comment on The Star's Instagram page, @rfionahc commented: "I am extra proud to be a Malaysian today! Congratulations Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh. l am mighty proud of this lady. In fact, all Malaysians should be proud of her." "It will be a very, very long time from now before the next Malaysian (gets a nomination or wins) another Oscar. Well done Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh," Peter Cheah wrote on Facebook.
