Despite not having any biological children, Michelle Yeoh has a stepson named Nicolas through her fiancé Jean Todt.
Michelle Yeoh Choo Kheng PSM is a well-known Malaysian actress who rose to fame in the 1990s through her appearances in Hong Kong action movies under the moniker Michelle Khan. Renowned for performing her own stunts, she appeared in numerous films, including Madam (1985), Yes, Holy Weapon (1993), and Police Story 3: Supercop (1992).
Yeoh garnered international recognition for her roles in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and Ang Lee's martial arts epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), the latter of which earned her a BAFTA Best Actress nomination.
Her recent performance in the science fiction movie Everything Everywhere All at Once, portraying an overwhelmed mother navigating multiple universes, was highly praised by critics and earned her a Golden Globe Award. In 2022, Yeoh made history by becoming the first Asian star to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Who is Michelle Yeoh’s husband?
Michelle Yeoh, the renowned Malaysian actress, was previously married to Hong Kong entrepreneur Dickson Poon from 1988 to 1992. Poon is the owner of several successful businesses, such as Harvey Nichols and Charles Jourdan.
As of present, Yeoh is not married; however, she is engaged to Jean Todt, the former president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA). The couple has been together for several years and announced their engagement in 2008. Since then, they have been seen attending various public events together and supporting each other's endeavors.
Who is Jean Todt?
Jean Todt, born 25 February 1946, is a distinguished French motor racing executive and former rally co-driver. He began his career in 1966 as a rally co-driver and participated in World Championship rallies until 1981 when, along with Guy Fréquelin, he secured the Constructors' World Rally Championship with Talbot Lotus.
Todt has held prominent roles in the world of motorsport, having previously served as director of Peugeot Talbot Sport and then Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team principal. Later, from 2004 to 2008, he was appointed as the chief executive officer of Ferrari. Todt's illustrious career in motorsport culminated in his appointment as the ninth president of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), a position he held from 2009 to 2021.
As president of the FIA, Todt played a pivotal role in shaping the future of motorsport, leading various initiatives to promote safety, sustainability, and innovation. His contribution to the sport has been widely recognized, and he has received several accolades, including being inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame in 2017.
Who is Nicolas Todt?
Prior to meeting Yeoh, Todt was previously married and has a son named Nicolas, who is 45 years old and also works as a motor car racing manager. In 2019, Todt and Yeoh reportedly owned a lavish mansion in Geneva, Switzerland, where Nicolas resided in close proximity, as reported by the Financial Times.
It is evident that the trio share a close bond, and Yeoh has shared endearing photos with her fiancé and his son on her Instagram account. In a December 2020 post, Yeoh wrote, "With my Todt boys and the best dinner," showcasing their strong familial ties.
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