On the morning of October 31, Chinese media outlet 163 reported that Ariel Lin had shared an emotional post on Weibo to mark her birthday. “Today’s birthday is simple yet happy. I’d like to share my wishes with everyone,” she wrote, while expressing her gratitude for the countless warm birthday messages she had received from fans and colleagues.
In addition to receiving heartfelt wishes from fans and fellow celebrities, Ariel Lin was also surrounded by her family’s love on her birthday this year. Recently, Taiwanese paparazzi spotted the actress celebrating her 44th birthday with her husband and children in a happy atmosphere. Notably, her husband, Charles Lin, had made the trip all the way from California, the United States, to Taiwan to spend the special occasion with his wife and children. This was reportedly the first time the couple and their two children had appeared together in a single frame in front of the media.
In photos released by the media, Ariel Lin and Charles Lin were seen pushing a double stroller carrying their two children as they headed to a restaurant to celebrate the birthday of the It Started With a Kiss star. Along the way, the actress took off her own jacket and carefully wrapped it around her five-year-old daughter to keep her warm. Meanwhile, Charles Lin stayed close to his wife and children, occasionally looking toward the two kids and taking care of his family throughout the outing.
The recent family appearance was particularly significant given that Ariel Lin and Charles Lin’s marriage has been plagued by controversy for years. Charles Lin has been living in California long-term to manage his family’s diving equipment business branch, while Ariel Lin remains in Taiwan. The couple’s arrangement of living in different places for most of the year has repeatedly fueled rumors that their marriage was falling apart.
The public was even more shocked by reports claiming that Ariel Lin had considered divorcing her husband after he allegedly cheated on her and physically abused her. According to the reports, after discovering that her husband was involved with another woman, the actress tried desperately to persuade him to return to her, but without success. Charles Lin allegedly went so far as to slap his wife in order to defend his mistress. Ariel Lin reportedly had no choice but to turn to her parents-in-law and ask them to intervene. However, rather than supporting the actress, her in-laws allegedly told her to accept her position and focus on taking care of the family. Deeply hurt by the situation, Ariel Lin reportedly decided to divorce her businessman husband. She allegedly moved out and received no financial support from her husband’s family.
Now, the recent images of the It Started With a Kiss star happily celebrating her birthday with her husband appear to have put those rumors to rest.
In the Chinese entertainment industry, Ariel Lin is widely regarded as one of the leading queens of idol dramas and a beloved youth icon, with millions of fans. She rose to fame across Asia through her roles as Yuan Xiangqin in It Started With a Kiss and Xiaoqi in The Little Fairy.
At the height of her career, Ariel Lin also made her mark in numerous other hit productions, including They Kiss Again, Love Contract, Tokyo Juliet, Prince of Lan Ling, and In Time with You. She has won the Best Leading Actress award, also known as the Best Actress honor, at the Golden Bell Awards twice.
In late 2014, Ariel Lin and Charles Lin officially tied the knot. Charles Lin is reportedly the owner of a company in California that specializes in manufacturing diving equipment. The couple welcomed a daughter in 2021 and a son in 2025.
Sources: kenh14