Michelle Yeoh, 61, Delights Fans with Baby News and Says She’s ‘Truly Blessed’

Actress Michelle Yeoh recently stirred excitement among fans with an announcement on social media that initially led many to believe she had welcomed a new baby. However, the 61-year-old star later clarified that she has become a grandmother. On Tuesday, 2 January, Yeoh took to Instagram to express her joy over the new addition to her family, sharing a touching photo of a newborn baby’s foot and captioning it, “A little miracle on the first day of 2024 we are so truly blessed… can’t tell u how happy I am for this very very special bundle of joy.” The post quickly garnered attention, with celebrities like Naomi Campbell and Sharon Stone offering their congratulations, and fans eagerly questioning whether Yeoh had given birth or become a grandmother. https://www.instagram.com/p/C1owp9HiUnK/?hl=en&img_index=1

The confusion was soon addressed when Yeoh posted again, clarifying that she and her husband, Jean Todt, 77, whom she married in 2023 after a 19-year engagement, had become grandparents. The new family member, baby Maxime, was born to Jean’s son Nicolas, 46, and his partner Darina on 1 January. Yeoh shared her elation, posting additional photos of herself and Jean with the newborn and expressing gratitude to Nicolas and Darina for making them “the happiest and proudest Grandparents!!”

https://www.instagram.com/p/C1muPXiijz3/?hl=en&img_index=1 Fans responded with amusement to the clarification, with comments highlighting the initial misunderstanding. Yeoh, who married ex-Ferrari CEO Jean Todt in a private ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, has been in a relationship with him since 2004. Jean Todt is a father to Nicolas from a previous marriage. Nicolas is known as a driver manager and former co-owner of ART Grand Prix. Michelle Yeoh, known for her illustrious acting career, was previously married to businessman Dickson Poon from 1988 to 1991 and was engaged to cardiologist Alan Heldman in 1998. The news of her becoming a grandmother marks a joyful start to the year for Yeoh and her family, as they welcome little Maxime into their lives.