Hong Kong, China – Award-winning Hong Kong actress, model, and designer Jennifer Tse (謝婷婷) offered a rare glimpse into her private life, celebrating her partner Mathew’s birthday on Wednesday, which coincidentally fell on Valentine’s Day. Tse, who welcomed her second child, son Brooklyn Milne, last July, posted a series of heartwarming photographs on social media featuring Mathew alongside their two children, marking a joint celebration of love and family.
The festive milestone comes just seven months after Tse expanded her family, giving her daughter a younger brother and creating the Chinese concept of hào (好)—the character representing “good” or “well” formed by combining the characters for “woman” and “son.”
A Double Celebration of Love
Tse took to her social media accounts to commemorate the occasion, posting several intimate photos from what appears to be family gatherings. The images showcased her partner engaging with their two children, though the celebrity maintained her strict stance on privacy, carefully obscuring the faces of her son, Brooklyn Milne, and her daughter using heart-shaped emojis.
Accompanying the pictures was a heartfelt English caption addressed to Mathew: “Born on Valentine’s Day… of course you were. Thank you for being you. Happy birthday, my love.”
The timing of Mathew’s Valentine’s Day birth and the Chinese tradition of having both a girl and a boy underscored the celebratory nature of the post. While Tse remains intensely private about her family life, these periodic updates offer fans a curated look into her world.
Maintaining Privacy Amidst Stardom
Jennifer Tse, daughter of legendary actors Patrick Tse and Deborah Lee and sister of Nicholas Tse, has navigated the complexities of intense media scrutiny throughout her career. Unlike many celebrity parents who debut their children publicly, Tse has consistently chosen to shield her kids from the spotlight, a choice reflected in the careful use of emojis to protect their identity.
This discretion has become a hallmark of her post-motherhood life, allowing her to balance career pursuits—which include recent design collaborations and sporadic public appearances—with the demands of raising a young family outside of the typical celebrity media machine.
The Power of the Valentine’s Day Birthday
For Tse and her family, February 14th now holds dual significance: a globally recognized holiday dedicated to romance and the personal celebration of Mathew’s life. The family photos, though curated, resonate with many fans navigating the demands of career and family, highlighting the universal joys of milestone celebrations.
As Tse continues her career while prioritizing her family’s privacy, fans rely on these carefully released social media posts for updates. The latest snapshots serve as a reminder of her commitment to her loved ones and the joy derived from achieving a balance between life in the public eye and cherished private moments.
