Chen Xiao and Michelle Chen Reportedly Separated
Chinese actor Chen Xiao and his wife, Michelle Chen, have been living apart for the past year and are reportedly in the process of filing for divorce.
From the point of view Sina, a source close to the couple revealed that Chen Xiao initiated the separation, moving out of their home last year. He has since blocked Michelle on messaging apps and video calls, with the couple communicating only through an intermediary. Over the past year, Chen Xiao has been filming in Zhejiang Province, China, and while Michelle attempted to visit him, the actor avoided her.
The source suggested that there is a “terrible” reason behind Chen Xiao’s firm decision to end their marriage. Initially, Michelle tried to save their relationship, but recently, she has been seen without her wedding ring.
Next Apple reports that Chen Xiao and Michelle are currently completing divorce proceedings and are waiting for the right time to announce it to the public. Meanwhile, Michelle is taking care of their son, while Chen Xiao is working on his new film, The Great Craftsman.
The news of their separation has been a hot topic on social media for over two months. From the point of view Ifeng, Chen Xiao’s manager declined to comment on his marital status, and Michelle has also remained silent on the matter.
The couple married in 2016. After their wedding, Michelle scaled back her work to focus on raising their child and managing the household, while Chen Xiao continued to work on various film projects. In a 2022 interview with The Icon, Chen Xiao described his wife as intelligent, understanding, and capable, expressing gratitude for her dedication to their family, which allowed him to focus on his career.
Michelle Chen, 41, gained fame through the film You Are The Apple of My Eye. She and Chen Xiao began their relationship while portraying Xiao Long Nu and Yang Guo in the 2014 adaptation of The Return of the Condor Heroes.
Chen Xiao, four years younger than his wife, has received critical and popular acclaim for his performances in Legend of Lu Zhen, The Return of the Condor Heroes (2014), Nothing Gold Can Stay, Healer of Children, and A Dream of Splendor.
