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| Laurinda Ho and Shawn Dou Clap Back at Divorce Rumours: “Our Marriage Is Stable” (Photo: Sina.com) |
Hong Kong heiress Laurinda Ho, daughter of the late Stanley Ho, has long been admired not just for her glamorous looks but also for her business acumen and charitable work.
However, her marriage to Chinese actor Shawn Dou has recently become the talk of the town after weeks of gossip hinting at possible cracks in their relationship.
The pair, who met through friends and went public with their romance back in 2019, tied the knot in a dreamy Bali wedding in 2023.
Since then, their busy work lives have often kept them apart in different cities — Laurinda Ho managing her ventures and charity work, and Shawn filming in mainland China.
That physical distance was enough fuel for online speculation, which only got worse after Hong Kong socialite Tiffany Chen posted a vague blind item suggesting that “a well-known heiress and actor couple were heading for divorce.”
“Please Don’t Believe the Rumours”
On October 23, Shawn Dou decided to clear the air. Taking to Weibo, he wrote,
“Hello everyone, first I want to apologise for all the noise online. We originally didn’t want to respond to unfounded gossip, but the rumours have gotten too ridiculous. Please don’t believe or spread false information. Thank you.”
His post quickly gained attention, prompting Laurinda to share it on her own account with a composed and heartfelt note of her own:
“Thank you to all our friends for your concern. We understand everyone’s curiosity, but we believe a relationship’s strength doesn’t need to be proven publicly. Our marriage is stable. We hope people stop spreading untrue stories.”
Sources later confirmed that both Laurinda and Shawn are currently living in Beijing, quashing speculation that they had separated.
Family Support and Old Interviews Resurface
Mainland outlets soon followed up, quoting insiders who claimed the couple’s marriage was “rock solid” and that they’re even preparing to start a family.
Meanwhile, netizens dug up one of Laurinda’s older interviews, where she talked about her mother — Chan Wan Chun, Stanley Ho’s third wife — and her open-minded approach to relationships.
“My mum never believed in ‘matching family status’,” Laurinda once said.
“She told me it’s hard to find someone willing to compromise, so it’s better to be with someone simple — someone who understands you, and you understand them. That’s how you build a real family.”
It’s a sentiment that perfectly mirrors how Laurinda and Shawn have handled public attention: quietly, maturely, and without unnecessary drama.
Despite the noise online, the couple’s calm joint statement has reassured fans that their relationship remains intact — and perhaps stronger for it.
TL;DR
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Laurinda Ho and Shawn Dou publicly denied divorce rumours on 23 October.
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Both emphasised their marriage is stable and asked fans not to spread false information.
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The couple married in Bali in 2023 after four years of dating.
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Insiders say they’re doing well — and may even be planning for a baby.
Source: Sina.com