On August 7, Yahoo News reported that Michelle Chen dominated social media. Specifically, she shared photos from a recent trip to Thailand with her 9-year-old son, Little Star. During the trip, the mother and son walked hand-in-hand in Bangkok. Together, they posed coolly and enjoyed local street food.
At 43 years old, the actress still maintains her youthful beauty and radiant complexion. Indeed, it is almost impossible to find any signs of aging on her face.
However, many viewers focused their attention primarily on her son’s current appearance. Currently, Little Star is 9 years old and stands around 150 cm tall. Standing right beside his mother, he already reaches above her shoulders. Consequently, his chubby childhood features are gradually disappearing. Instead, a distinct teenage look is starting to emerge.
Previously, people described his facial features as identical to Chen Xiao‘s. Nevertheless, as his features mature, fans notice a change. Now, many conclude that the lower half of his face increasingly resembles Michelle Chen.
For instance, when he smiles brightly, his mouth, cheeks, and charming dimples look just like his mother’s. Meanwhile, his high nose bridge, attractive eyebrows, and eyes come directly from Chen Xiao. Therefore, wearing sunglasses makes him look like a handsome mini Chen Xiao. However, when he takes off his glasses and smiles, he instantly turns into a mini Michelle Chen. As a result, his face perfectly combines the best features of both parents.
In addition to his handsome looks, his impressive posing skills thoroughly delighted netizens. Although he is only 9 years old, he shows great confidence in front of the camera. Furthermore, he expresses himself like a professional child model. In fact, a reporter from news outlet 163 called him one of the handsomest celebrity kids in C-biz. The reporter even noted that he looks more handsome than his father.
After her divorce, Michelle Chen reduced her acting projects. Instead, she turned to business and focused on raising her son. Subsequently, she frequently shares moments of traveling, reading, and enjoying nature with him. This slow-paced lifestyle offers her healing after her heartbreak.
Currently, Little Star is over 9 years old. Naturally, he remains the central focus of his mother’s life. Thus, despite the divorce, his mother’s complete love provides a solid and safe haven for him.
As a quick recap, Chen Xiao and Michelle Chen met while filming The Romance of the Condor Heroes in 2014. Chen Xiao later confessed that he fell in love with her during production. Consequently, he pursued her after filming wrapped. In 2015, he even commissioned a custom statue as a proposal gift. The couple officially married in Beijing in July 2016 and welcomed Little Star six months later.
Unfortunately, their marriage ultimately ended in a bitter divorce. According to paparazzi Zhao Wei, Chen Xiao requested a divorce and abruptly packed his belongings. Furthermore, he blocked all contact methods with Michelle Chen. The actor then lived separately for a full year before finalizing the divorce. Reportedly, he agreed not to see his son during that entire time. Currently, Little Star continues to be raised solely by Michelle Chen.
