#SHOWBIZ: Bella joins Syed Saddiq, family for birthday celebration
The intimate gathering, held on June 28, was documented in three photographs shared on Instagram by Syed Saddiq's sister-in-law, Aishah Kamal.
One image showed Bella, 31, standing next to Syed Saddiq, 32, in a family portrait, while the other two featured her posing with his mother, sister, and Aishah herself.
Aishah Kamal captioned the post, saying: "Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband! So happy we could celebrate you today with our family. You're the best father and husband, and you deserve all the happiness in the world! Big thanks to my sister-in-law and Bella for helping me pull together this lovely gathering."
The post quickly became a talking point on social media, with many netizens remarking on the apparent closeness between Bella and Syed Saddiq.
Some also praised Bella for her support during what was described as the former Youth and Sports Minister's "darkest times."
Rumours of a romance between Bella Astillah and Syed Saddiq have been circulating since their joint appearance in a Hari Raya Aidilfitri campaign for a local fashion label earlier this year.
Adding to the speculation, Bella was present at the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya on June 25, offering her support as Syed Saddiq awaited a ruling on his appeal in a RM1.2 million graft case involving funds from Armada Bersatu.
He was subsequently acquitted of all four charges.
The following day, during a TikTok livestream, Syed Saddiq acknowledged Bella's consistent presence in his life over their six-month acquaintance.
He described her as an "extraordinary woman," adding, "Whatever hardship I've faced is nothing compared to what she has gone through."
Bella Astillah was previously married to Singaporean singer and actor Aliff Aziz. They have two children.
Their first divorce was in 2019, followed by a reconciliation in 2020.
They divorced for the second time on June 13, 2024.
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