Michelle Yeoh Learns to Stop Blaming Herself Over Her Inability to Have Children
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Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh reflects on her infertility issue, calling it 'the biggest sadness' in her life and finding solace in her godchildren and extended family.

AceShowbiz - Michelle Yeoh's illustrious acting career spans over three decades, but underlying her on-screen success is a deeply personal struggle with infertility. The Oscar-winning actress has opened up about her experience, shedding light on how she navigated the "biggest sadness" of her life and found new sources of joy and fulfillment.

In a series of recent interviews, Yeoh, now 62, reflected on her tumultuous journey with infertility after marrying Hong Kong business tycoon Dickson Poon in 1988. With dreams of starting a family, she stepped away from her blossoming acting career, only to face the heartbreaking reality that she could not bear children. "Maybe that is the biggest sadness in my life, that I cannot have kids," Yeoh shared with The Times. "But the beauty is that I have six godchildren, many nephews and nieces."

Yeoh and Poon's inability to conceive ultimately led to their divorce in 1992. The actress emphasized that their separation was amicable, driven by Poon's strong desire to have children. "Not being able to have kids was the 'main factor' that ended her first marriage," Yeoh explained in her interview with BBC Radio's "Woman's Hour."

The emotional toll of infertility was significant for Yeoh. "Every month, you feel like such a failure, and then you go, 'Why?' " she confessed, detailing her struggles with fertility treatments. "At some point, you stop blaming yourself."

Her journey to acceptance was long and challenging, but she eventually learned to let go and move forward. "I did everything to make it work, and sometimes even that is not enough," she remarked. "You have to learn to let go, and sometimes letting go helps you move forward."

Despite the personal heartache, Yeoh re-embraced her acting career, returning to the screen with iconic roles in films like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once." Her resilience and dedication to her craft culminated in her becoming the first Asian woman to win the Best Actress Oscar in 2023. "Ladies, don't let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime," she proclaimed during her acceptance speech.

Yeoh's personal life has also found new blessings. In January, she celebrated becoming a grandmother for the first time after her stepson Nicolas welcomed a child. "We are so truly blessed," she wrote on Instagram.

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