Michelle Kwan and her husband Clay Pell Are Getting A Divorce, Know about their Married life

Posted by Arica Deslauriers on Monday, May 20, 2024

One of the most renowned Olympic figure skaters, Michelle Kwan has engrossed millions people's minds with her exceptional skating skills.

This five times World Champion and two times Olympic medalist is truly an artist in terms of her brilliant performance, that's why she is considered as one of the greatest figure skaters of history. Although her professional career has reached the peak of success, her personal life has been quite a trouble to her.

It had been over four years that Michelle was married to Clay Pell, the Governor of Rhode Island, but she is no longer his spouse because Clay has recently filed for divorce against the 36 years old beautiful Olympian.

Now, we will let you know some important facts regarding Michelle Kwan's personal life. Just stay with us.

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Clay filed for the divorce after over four years of married relationship with his wife Michelle Kwan

After living together for over four years, sadly, the couple has decided to put a full stop to it. Just a couple of day back on 29 March 2017, Clay Pell released his statement saying that it's with "deep regret" that he is coming to end his four-year marriage with his wife Michelle Kwan.

He further adds,

It's a sad and difficult turn of events. I love Kwan and wish her the best as her life takes her in a new direction. We request all of you to respect our privacy during such painful time.

After deep research, Team FamousStardom found that the major reason behind their divorce was "irreconcilable differences".

On the other hand, Michelle hasn't said anything about their divorce. However, on her Instagram, she has shared a photo in which she is seen speaking about the engagement for Women's History Month. Let's have a look at it.

Now, let's travel back in time to know about the duo's four years of marriage life.

Actually, Michelle Kwan first met her love Clay Pell after she won the ninth U.S. national figure skating championships, After a couple of dates, Clay Pell, a National Security staff at the White House, proposed to the gorgeous lady back in September 2011.

Aged 32, Michelle Kwan subsequently accepted the proposal and hence we were able to see them as boyfriend and girlfriend.

After dating for a couple of years, this lovebird got married in January 2013 and their wedding was held at the First Unitarian Church on the East Side of Providence.

Wife Michelle Kwan with her husband Clay Pell at their wedding ceremony

In the marriage ceremony, fellow Olympians were invited including, Brian Boitano, Dick Button, and Dorothy Hamill. The pair had been married for over four years but they do not have any children together.

Let's watch a video of Michelle Kwan in which she has mentioned her personal life.

Prior to her relationship with her husband Clay, Michelle had also been involved in an affair with her boyfriend Christian Anschutz, a successful American Business Person.

The couple began dating in 2006 and after a year of a relationship, they broke-up.

Michelle Kwan's ex-boyfriend Christian Anschutz

Now, let's get back to the topic. As the divorce is yet to get finalized, only time will tell us, how their relationship will turn out to be. For more updates stay tuned with FamousStardom. 

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