Huang Xiaoming & Angelababy Say “Tied Even if Separated”
In a quiet yet heartfelt Twitter‑style post that felt more like a tear‑jerker than a breakup notice, the Chinese star‑couple, Huang Xiaoming (44) and Angelababy (32), confirmed that their marriage has officially ended. Both actors shared identical messages on their Weibo pages at 1 pm on Friday: “Grateful for everything in the past, we are still a family in future.”
Agency Statements & the “Amicable Split”
- Both agencies posted a joint press release at the same time, declaring that the couple has agreed to an amicable separation and has completed all necessary paperwork.
- Despite the breakup, the agencies promised that the little boy – who just turned five this January – will grow up with both parents together.
- They also set a firm boundary: no further commentary on the divorce will be provided, and they will pursue legal action against any malicious rumors.
Flashback: From Dating to Marriage to a Boy
Angelababy, born Angela Yeung, began dating Huang about five years before making their love story public in 2014.
- They tied the knot in 2015.
- Shortly after, in January 2017, the couple welcomed their son, affectionately nicknamed Little Sponge.
Storm of Rumors Since 2019
Gossip started swirling in 2019 because the pair was rarely spotted together publicly or engaging each other on social media. Huang tried to defuse the whispers in July of that year by replying directly to a fan, assuring that he still adored his wife.
That statement came a month after the high‑profile split of Korean stars Song Joong‑ki & Song Hye‑kyo, and the separate divorce of Chinese actress Fan Bingbing with actor Li Chen.
By September 2019, the speculation had reached fever‑pitch levels after the duo appeared separately during China Central Television’s Mid‑Autumn Festival Gala.
January 2021 Incident
Huang made headlines again when he shared a stage with Chinese actress Li Feier, who was a contestant on his reality show “Sisters Who Make Waves.” This awkward encounter stoked a decade‑old rumor that Angelababy may have been the third party during 2007‑2010.
- Angelababy blasted the claim on Weibo, addressing Huang as “Mr. Huang” throughout her post.
- Following the incident, Huang stepped down as host of “Sisters Who Make Waves.”
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