World famous actress Tang Wei announces surprise pregnancy at 46
Chinese actress Tang Wei is pregnant with her second child at 46.
The actress confirmed the exciting news on Instagram this week, just after days of speculation from Asian media.
Wei, 46, posted a picture of hands holding onto a pony toy to make the announcement, implying the pregnancy was a surprise in the caption.
Chinese actress Tang Wei is pregnant with her second child at 46-years-old. VCG via Getty Images
"'It is a big surprise, and I am very happy," she wrote.
"Everyone is really excited about it."
The pregnancy marks the actress's second child with her husband Kim Tae-Yong, 56, who is a movie director.
They welcomed their first child in 2016.
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Spectulation around Wei's pregnancy ramped up after her apperance at a Burberry event, with a bump visible through her dress. VCG via Getty Images
Speculation ramped up about Wei's pregnancy after she showed up to a Burberry event on Monday.
Wei is one of the brand's celebrity ambassadors, showing up to the event in a black loose dress.
The actress starred in the Oscar-nominated film Decision to Leave, and has also just signed onto South Korean director Park Chan-Wook's latest Hollywood blockbuster.
The pregnancy marks the actress's second child with her husband Kim Tae-Yong, 56, who is a movie director. Getty
The thriller, called The Brigands of Rattlecreek, will include other A-listers like Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal.
The film is already one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2027, with a star-studded lineup and beloved director at the helm.
Wei has starred in other Hollywood films before, including alongside Aussie Chris Hemsworth in the film Blackhat.
The Chinese-born actress shot to fame in 2007 after starring in Ang Lee's World War II spy film Lust, Caution, which was the centre of controversy for its violent and explicit R-rated scenes.
Wei has starred in other Hollywood films before, including alongside Aussie Chris Hemsworth in the film Blackhat. WireImage
Although it was an international box-office hit, it was banned in China due to its adult scenes.
Despite the controversy, it propelled Wei to become one of Asia's most well-known actresses.
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