Overseasidol.com — Chinese actress Yao Chen surprised fans on March 16 after officially announcing her divorce from cinematographer Cao Yu through a heartfelt social media post.
In her statement, Yao Chen wrote poetic words reflecting on their journey together, expressing gratitude for the time they shared.
She revealed that the couple had actually ended their marriage several years ago but chose not to make it public at the time because their children were still very young.
Now, they decided to speak up together to clarify the situation.
The announcement emphasized that although their marital relationship had ended, they remain on good terms.
Yao Chen described their bond as evolving from close friends to family members, and now to “friends who are like family” highlighting a peaceful and mature separation.
The couple’s relationship first became public in 2011 when they were spotted returning home together.
They later tied the knot in New Zealand in 2012. During their marriage, they welcomed two children a son and a daughter.
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