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Who is Michelle Yeoh’s stepson, Nicolas Todt? The Formula One heir works as Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc’s manager and just had a baby with wife Darina – meaning the Oscar winner is now a grandma

According to Nicolas Todt’s social media post, Maxime is a baby boy born on New Year day on Monday. Photo: @nicolastodt/Instagram
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh confused fans earlier this week when she shared a photo of a newborn baby’s foot on her Instagram with the caption, “A little miracle on the first day of 2024. We are so truly blessed … can’t tell you how happy I am for this very very special bundle of joy.”
The post left viewers wondering if she’d just given birth to her first child as a 61-year-old, which would’ve been quite the surprise as she hadn’t looked pregnant during public appearances all year.
 

However, the former Bond Girl quickly clarified the situation when she shared a second pic with the statement, “Thank you darling Nicolas and Darina for making us the happiest and proudest grandparents!! Welcome baby Maxime.” She was referring to her stepson Nicolas and his wife being in fact the parents to the child.

Anyhow, the good news is: Michelle Yeoh is officially a grandma! And we bet she’ll be a doting one too.

Nicolas Todt, pictured here posing in the Yankees Stadium in New York, is Michelle Yeoh’s stepson. Photo: @nicolastodt/Instagram
Here’s what we know about Nicolas Todt, Yeoh’s stepson – and the father to her first grandchild – from her marriage to Jean Todt.

Nicolas Todt is Formula One royalty

Nicolas Todt holding up a jersey to commemorate late Formula One driver, Jules Bianchi. Photo: @nicolastodt/Instagram

Nicolas Todt, 46, was born in Le Chesnay, Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, France to his father and Formula One legend Jean Todt. There are no public records regarding the identity of his mother.

Nicolas Todt (centre) is the son of Formula One’s Jean Todt. Photo: @nicolastodt/Instagram

Nicolas’ father is a celebrity in his own right, having been a major player in motor racing since the 1960s. He helped Ferrari to multiple victories with Michael Schumacher. He was also the president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (the Fia) in 2009.

He works as Charles Leclerc’s manager

Nicolas Todt and Charles Leclerc at the Formula One Grand Prix of Bahrain in 2022. Photo: @nicolastodt/Instagram

The younger Todt has followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the world of motorsports too. Per his Instagram, Nicolas works as a talent spotter for All Road Management, is the manager of Charles Leclerc, and is a co-owner of Birel Art.

He’s married to Darina

Nicolas Todt at the Audi Fis Ski World Cup in Austria, in 2019. Photo: @nicolastodt/Instagram

Although there are hardly any details about his family life, reports have confirmed that he’s married to his wife Darina. They just welcomed their first child, daughter Maxime, per Yahoo!

Does Michelle Yeoh have children?

Michelle Yeoh for Madame Figaro. Photo: @michelleyeoh_official/Instagram
No, Yeoh does not have any children. The Everything Everywhere All at Once star married her first husband, Hong Kong fashion tycoon Dickson Poon, in 1988, and quit acting at the time. She told Bustle that, “It wasn’t because of pressure from Dickson and his family or anything like that – because in Asia, it does happen where the women are [expected to be] a married housewife or a mother as soon as possible and not work. But at that time, it was my choice to leave because I’m not a good multitasker.”

Michelle Yeoh announced she was married to her long-time fiancé Jean Todt in Switzerland, posting photos of their cosy wedding on social media. Photo: Michelle Yeoh/Facebook

She later told You magazine, “I tried IVF, everything. I was desperate. I love kids and saw myself surrounded by them. But there’s only so much you can put your body and mind through. It comes to a stage where you have to accept it, move on and deal with the repercussions.”

Yeoh and Poon ended their marriage in 1992, on good terms. She added to You magazine, “Although it didn’t work out, [we] remained friends. He’s an amazing man.”

Michelle Yeoh finally got married in Switzerland to her long-time fiancé Jean Todt. Photo: @massafelipe

She tied the knot with her long-time partner Jean Todt in 2023.

  • Michelle Yeoh confused fans this week when she shared a photo of a newborn baby’s foot on her Instagram, leaving viewers wondering if she’d just given birth to her first child as a 61-year-old
  • The Everything Everywhere All at Once star’s first husband is Hong Kong fashion tycoon Dickson Poon, and she had her second wedding last year to former Ferrari boss Jean Todt