Top Actor Fuels Breakup Rumors With Controversial Girlfriend Following His Public Apology
After months of being embroiled in a dating controversy, a popular actor has fans wondering if he and his girlfriend are no longer together. The alleged breakup comes less than a month after he made a public apology.
Huang Xiaoming is one of the highest-paid actors in China and the ex-husband of actress Angelababy. Since confirming his relationship with his 15-years-younger girlfriend via a social media post, Huang has endured criticism. Not for dating, but for dating influencer Ye Ke.
Entrepreneur Ye Ke, who is rumored to be pregnant with Huang’s child, has been criticized for being “fake and irritating,” flaunting her wealth, and lying about her family background. She was accused of cheating by her ex-husband and rumored to have asked Huang for a $37 million “breakup fee” to end their relationship. Ye denied the breakup fee rumor and her ex-husband’s infidelity accusation.
Initially, Huang stayed silent rather than addressing the controversy. On November 15, he spoke about the controversy and apologized during a promotional event for his film The Wig Maker.
I’m really sorry. I’m very sad and regretful, but I don’t have a solution for this. I’ve seen all the messages that people have been sending me. I will definitely deal with my personal matters, and work hard at my job, filming more good movies for everyone. Again, I would like to say that I’m sorry.
— Huang Xiaoming
Recently, Huang deleted the Weibo post that publicly acknowledged his relationship with Ye Ke on September 19. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the deleted post stated, “Yes, we are together.” The removal of this post has now sparked speculation about a breakup. So far, neither Huang nor Ye Ke has addressed the rumors.
In early November, Ye Ke announced that she would be quitting social media, stating that she has no desire to be a public figure. She has not posted since.
I was not a public figure before, and I don’t plan to be one in the future. As an ordinary person, I simply wish to return to a calm and quiet life.
— Ye Ke