Get to know Michelle Yeoh’s longtime love, Jean Todt.
The actress and ex-Ferrari CEO first met in June 2004 in Shanghai and quickly hit it off, as they got engaged one month later.
Since then, they have been by each other’s sides for pivotal moments, including for Yeoh’s 2023 Oscar win, when she made history as the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress.
Most recently, the couple marked another big relationship milestone as they tied the knot after a 19-year engagement.
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa revealed the news on Instagram on July 27, sharing a photo of their wedding program, with the caption, “Happy marriage #JeanTodt & #michelleyeoh love you so much.”
“Today after 6992 days on 27th July 2023 in Geneva, surrounded by loving family and friends, we are so happy to celebrate this special moment together!” the note read.
Here’s everything to know about Yeoh’s husband.
He’s from France
Todt was born on Feb. 26, 1946, in Pierrefort, Cantal, France. After high school, he went on to study at the Ecole des Cadres School of Economics and Business in Paris before getting involved in motorsports.
He was the former CEO of Ferrari
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Todt has a long history with motorsport, starting his career as a co-driver in 1966 and eventually winning the manufacturers’ World Rally Championship in 1981.
Following his retirement as a co-driver, he was appointed Director of Racing for Peugeot, a brand he stayed with until 1993. After that, he was recruited by Scuderia Ferrari before eventually serving as the CEO of Ferrari from 2004 to 2008.
He and Michelle Yeoh had a very long engagement
The couple first got engaged in July 2004 and were engaged for 19 years — 6,992 days to be exact! — before tying the knot in Geneva on July 27, 2023.
He’s been by Michelle Yeoh’s side for some big career moments
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Over the course of their nearly two-decade-long relationship, the couple has supported each in their career endeavors. While Yeoh has been spotted in the stands with Todt at various motor races, including the British Grand Prix, Todt has shown his support for Yeoh at several Hollywood events.
Notably, he was by her side when she made history as the first Asian woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress. The couple was photographed on the red carpet together ahead of the event as well as at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, where they were seen holding hands as Yeoh proudly held her Oscar.
He’s a dad
Todt has an adult son named Nicolas Todt from a previous relationship. Following in his father’s footsteps, Nicolas is the manager of major racing drivers, including Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc, per his Instagram.
Over the years, Yeoh has given a glimpse of their close family bond, sharing photos of her hanging out with Todt and his son. In December 2020, she shared a group photo of them having dinner together, captioning the post, “With my Todt boys and the best dinner.”
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