Sina reports that Chen Xiao was the catalyst for the breakup with Michelle Chen, having moved out of their shared home last year. Sources indicate that Chen has since severed all direct lines of communication with Chen, requiring them to use a mediator for any necessary interactions. During Chen Xiao’s recent film shoot in Zhejiang, Michelle Chen tried to see him but was reportedly met with avoidance.
The source also disclosed a troubling reason behind Chen Xiao’s firm decision to end the marriage. Although Michelle Chen initially hoped to reconcile, she has now removed her wedding ring, signaling her acceptance of their separation.
Michelle Chen is managing the care of their son amidst ongoing divorce proceedings with Chen Xiao who has not publicly addressed the separation
According to Next Apple, the couple is currently carrying out their divorce proceedings and is waiting for an appropriate time to make a public announcement. Michelle Chen is managing the care of their son. The separation has been a hot topic on social media for over two months. Ifeng reports that Chen Xiao’s manager has chosen not to comment on the matter, and Michelle Chen has yet to address requests for a statement.
Michelle Chen, 41, is recognized for her role in the 2011 film You Are The Apple of My Eye and appeared in the second season of the Chinese TV series Sisters Who Make Waves in 2021. Chen Xiao, 37, gained fame through his roles in TV dramas such as Palace 3: The Lost Daughter, Swordsman, and Nothing Gold Can Stay.
The couple initially crossed paths in 2013 while filming The Romance of the Condor Heroes. Chen Xiao has confessed to harboring a secret affection for Michelle Chen during the show and pursued her thereafter. He proposed in 2015 with a custom statue depicting her character from the series, presented on a yacht adorned with roses.
They married in Beijing in 2016 and have an eight-year-old son, Chen Muchen, affectionately known as “Little Star.” Despite their high-profile relationship, they have faced criticism from fans who feel Michelle Chen is an ill-suited partner for Chen Xiao.
