How Michelle Yeoh keeps on proving she’s at her ‘prime’ at 61: from the Malaysian actress’ historic Oscar win and marrying her ex-Ferrari hubby Jean Todt, to staying fit with hikes and core workouts

Aug 5, 2023

Michelle Yeoh might be turning 61 but she’s definitely not slowing down, marrying her long-time partner Jean Todt recently, and winning her first Oscar earlier this year. Photos: Weibo, DPA

Yeoh has come a long way since she made her debut acting in Hong Kong films in the 80s and 90s, with the leading lady scoring her first Academy Award win for Everything Everywhere All at Once

Turning 61 on August 6, the Hollywood star isn’t afraid to speak up about gender and inclusivity in showbiz, while her show-stopping Schiaparelli wedding gown was a testament to her eternal youth

Shattering gender norms, pooh-poohing ageism and ensuring longevity in Hollywood – those are just a few of the milestones that spring to mind when we think about actress Michelle Yeoh.

The Malaysian action hero and Oscar winner turns 61 on August 6, and she’s living proof that growing older doesn’t necessarily mean slowing down.

Not only did she nab her historic Academy Award win this year, she also just got married to the love of her life. Yeoh, known for her impressive martial art skills and daring stunts, is also doubling down on her physical strength, making sure she exercises whenever she can.

Here’s how she’s changed the narrative on age, love and career growth.

Married, finally!

Michelle Yeoh, the first Asian woman who won an Oscar for best actress in 2022, finally got married in Switzerland to her long-time fiancé Jean Todt. Photo: @massafelipe/Instagram

Yeoh and her long-time partner Jean Todt, 77, got married on July 27, in Geneva, Switzerland. Todt is an ex-Ferrari CEO and the couple have been together for 19 years, as Yeoh stated in her Instagram post. Yeoh thanked friends and family for their support over the years in her post announcing the nuptials.

Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt have been together for 19 years. Photo: Michelle Yeoh/Facebook

A message on the wedding programme read: “We met in Shanghai on June 4, 2004. On July 26, 2004, J.T proposed to marry M.Y, and she said yes.” The note, which was shared by ex-Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa, said that after “6,992 days” the couple were “happy to celebrate this special moment together”.