Michelle Chen announced her divorce from Chinese actor Chen Xiao in February last year. Since becoming single, she has fully shifted her focus back to her acting career, not only looking noticeably rejuvenated but also regaining popularity. On the 14th, she was spotted at the airport with her son "Little Star," but the mother and son eventually boarded different flights to celebrate the Lunar New Year separately, sparking heated discussions online.
Early in the morning on the 14th, Michelle Chen appeared at the airport with her son. At security, the two headed through different channels: Little Star took a domestic flight, while Michelle Chen headed to international departures. It is speculated that she was returning to her family in Taipei for the New Year, while her son was picked up by his father to go to Anhui to reunite with his paternal grandparents.
In footage from the scene, Michelle Chen is seen gently holding her son's hand, with warm and loving interactions between mother and son. Many netizens described it as "full of love in every detail." In fact, Michelle Chen used to mostly spend Lunar New Year in Anhui with her husband's family. Now, even after the divorce, she proactively lets her son reunite with his father's family, which is considered very gracious. Most netizens approved of her approach, commenting "great generosity," "very understanding," believing this not only fulfills the child's need to spend the holiday with his grandparents but also avoids the awkwardness of having both parents together. Many fans also left messages of support: "Michelle Chen is a gracious person, keeping in mind the grandparents' wishes to see their grandchild for the New Year," "gentle and kind, a loving mother."