31 Years After Divorce, Actress Cecilia Cheung's 'Mother-Daughter' Bond with 101-Year-Old Ex-Mother-in-Law Moves Netizens

Despite a divorce 31 years ago, veteran Taiwanese actress Cecilia Cheung maintains an exceptionally close, almost mother-daughter-like relationship with her former mother-in-law, Madam Yu-Pao Chu. This enduring bond has captivated netizens, highlighting a unique connection that has persisted long after the marriage ended.

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Both bouquets are bought, this one to put at home, this one for my mother-in-law, red and fiery, old people like it.

Cheung recently demonstrated the depth of their relationship by gifting flowers to Madam Yu-Pao Chu, who is 101 years old, on the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. The heartwarming gesture, shared on social media, showed Cheung carefully selecting vibrant red flowers, a favorite of her former mother-in-law, and expressing her affection. She noted that while many associate the festival with romantic love, for her, it's a day to express gratitude.

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Many people think Valentine's Day is only for lovers, but for me, it is a day to express gratitude.

The foundation of their relationship, according to Cheung, is built on genuine sincerity, understanding, and tolerance, rather than marital status or formal titles. She expressed deep gratitude for Madam Yu-Pao Chu's unwavering support, trust, and protection over the years, emphasizing that she has always held her former mother-in-law in high regard.

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We have accompanied each other for half a lifetime, through storms and ups and downs. Although the marriage broke down back then, our concern for each other has never changed.

This remarkable bond began when Madam Yu-Pao Chu strongly supported Cheung during her marital difficulties with her son, businessman Richard Lee. Madam Yu-Pao Chu famously criticized Richard Lee's affair with actress Joey Wong, stating that if he spent money on other women, he might as well have hired a prostitute, and unequivocally declared Cheung her "eternal daughter-in-law." Despite the eventual divorce and Cheung receiving a substantial settlement of HK$400 million (approximately NT$1.6 billion), their relationship remained strong, a testament to their mutual respect and affection.

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In the world, many relationships are maintained by titles, but ours is maintained by 'sincerity, understanding, and tolerance.'