Yao Chen Divorces for the Second Time; Previously Exposed for 'Four Affairs During Marriage'

46-year-old Chinese actress Yao Chen released a joint statement on the 16th, confirming that she had already divorced her photographer ex-husband Cao Yu some time ago. The news immediately drew widespread attention after it was revealed. Once deemed the “Weibo Queen,” Yao Chen’s past controversies concerning four alleged affairs during her marriage have resurfaced among Chinese netizens. Now, with her second marriage officially over, the public is once again abuzz with discussion.

Yao Chen and photographer Cao Yu issued a joint statement, confirming that they had actually ended their marriage years ago but did not make it public at the time due to their young children. They now explain together that they have been co-parenting their two children and have co-founded a film company dedicated to art-house cinema. Looking to the future, they will continue to relate as family-like friends, jointly caring for their children and collaborating professionally. Yao Chen also wrote touchingly, “Through mountains and rivers, it has been a fortune for three lifetimes. Whether meeting or parting, all is joy,” thus formally marking the end of her second marriage.

Yao Chen rose to fame early on through works like “My Own Swordsman,” “Latent,” and “Divorce Lawyer.” She later accumulated massive influence on Weibo, consistently ranking among the top Chinese celebrities in terms of online presence, earning her the title “Weibo Queen.” However, compared to her outstanding career, Yao Chen’s romantic life has always drawn attention. After divorcing actor Ling Xiaosu in 2011, industry insiders claimed she had cheated four times during the marriage, with the alleged partners all being different people. This ignited a storm of rumors and substantial controversy at the time. Now, her second marriage has also formally drawn to a close. #

News source: Liberty Entertainment