{"id":87306,"date":"2025-08-18T10:59:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T14:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=87306"},"modified":"2025-08-31T11:02:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T15:02:03","slug":"michelle-yeoh-shares-how-she-and-jean-todt-made-their-2-year-marriage-work-after-a-6992-day-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/michelle-yeoh-shares-how-she-and-jean-todt-made-their-2-year-marriage-work-after-a-6992-day-engagement\/87306\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelle Yeoh Shares How She and Jean Todt Made Their 2-Year Marriage Work After a 6,992-Day Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michelle Yeoh is reflecting on her enduring relationship with husband Jean Todt, opening up about the love, support, and mutual respect that has carried them through more than two decades together. The Oscar-winning actress, who marked her second wedding anniversary with Todt on July 27, shared in an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE<\/em> that the foundation of their bond lies in appreciating each other every single day.<\/p>\n

The couple\u2019s story began in June 2004, when Yeoh and the former Ferrari CEO first crossed paths in Shanghai. Just a month later, they were engaged \u2014 a whirlwind decision that turned into a lifelong commitment. Despite being together for 21 years, they only tied the knot two years ago. \u201cWe\u2019ve been together for 21 years, and we\u2019ve been married for two,\u201d Yeoh said with a smile.<\/p>\n

She described Todt as her unwavering pillar of support, particularly when it comes to her demanding career. \u201cI am so blessed because he\u2019s so supportive of what I do. I love my work. This is my passion. He never turns around and says you spend a lot of time away from me, which I have sometimes, but he\u2019s very understanding,\u201d she explained. In fact, Yeoh was traveling on the day of their anniversary this year, a reality Todt has always embraced with grace.<\/p>\n

When asked about the secret behind their happy marriage, Yeoh shared a philosophy the couple lives by: \u201cWhat we say is, \u2018Every day should be a celebration.\u2019 Why do we wait for a special day?\u201d For them, love is about cherishing the ordinary moments instead of placing all the weight on milestones.<\/p>\n

Adding to the romance, Todt has a unique way of marking their relationship: he counts their time together in days, hours, and even minutes. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t count by years. He tells me we\u2019ve been together 7,000-[something] days. And if I really ask, he\u2019ll give me hours and minutes too,\u201d Yeoh revealed. This detail was even highlighted in their wedding program in 2023, which read, \u201cToday after 6,992 days on 27th July 2023 in Geneva, surrounded by loving family and friends, we are so happy to celebrate this special moment together.\u201d<\/p>\n

The couple celebrated their union twice, first in Switzerland and later in December 2023 in Yeoh\u2019s hometown of Ipoh, Malaysia. To mark their second anniversary this year, Yeoh posted a sweet photo of them holding hands in Paris, captioned, \u201cHappy Anniversary with love from Paris.\u201d<\/p>\n

Their story stands as a reminder that love is not just about grand gestures but about the quiet constancy of partnership, support, and celebrating life together every day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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