According to Chinese media, including QQ and 163, Jing Tian recently disappeared from public activities and social media following allegations of surrogacy and financial disputes with a wealthy boyfriend.
Reports also claim that the actress is attempting to sell her luxury apartment near Shanghai’s Huangpu River for more than $22 million to deal with alleged financial pressure.
Once praised as “Beijing’s No. 1 Beauty” AND “the peony flower of the human world”, Jing Tian is now facing criticism for a series of controversies that many believe have severely damaged his once-promising career.
The affair scandal with Zhang Jike has become a turning point
Early in her career, Jing Tian cultivated the image of a wealthy heiress from an influential family, with rumors often suggesting that her father was a high-ranking official.
The elegant “rich girl” the image reportedly helped boost her celebrity status, especially as she quickly secured major film projects, including appearances in Hollywood productions, opportunities that were rare for Chinese actresses at the time.
However, controversy later emerged when her true family background became publicly known, leading some netizens to accuse her of exaggerating her education and image.
Chinese media also said her early career in entertainment was supported financially not by family ties, but by a wealthy, hidden boyfriend.
After the separation from the businessman, many observers noted a decline in the quality and scope of Jing Tian’s acting projects.
His public relationship with former table tennis star Zhang Jike later became one of the biggest scandals of his career.
According to reports, Zhang Jike allegedly racked up gambling debts and was accused of showing private videos and intimate photos of Jing Tian to creditors while attempting to delay repayment.
Although Jing Tian was widely considered the victim of the situation and eventually reported the matter to the police, the scandal still heavily affected her public image and mental health.
The actress later admitted that she experienced extreme emotional distress during that time, revealing that she was afraid to leave her home.
The advertising controversy led to fines from the industry
In 2022, Jing Tian faced another severe backlash after promoting a food product that allegedly contained misleading claims about blocking the absorption of fats and sugars.
Authorities reportedly determined that there was insufficient scientific evidence to support the product’s advertised effects.
According to reports, Jing Tian received about 2.5 million yuan for approval. The income was later declared illegal, leading regulators to confiscate the payment and impose further fines.
In total, the actress would have faced fines amounting to approximately 7.2 million yuan.
She was also banned from accepting advertising sponsorships for three years, a punishment considered highly unusual for a top Chinese celebrity.
The incident significantly damaged both its reputation and commercial value in the entertainment industry.
Rumors about surrogacy and financial fraud trigger a new crisis
Just as public opinion towards Jing Tian began to improve, the actress found herself embroiled in another explosive controversy.
On May 24, rumors spread on Chinese social media regarding an alleged English-language surrogacy contract in the United States signed under the name “Tian Jing,” which many online users have linked to the actress.
Reports claimed that Jing Tian and a wealthy boyfriend had traveled to the United States for surrogacy procedures, which remain illegal under Chinese law.
The rumors also claimed that the businessman transferred tens of millions of yuan to the actress, after which disputes erupted over additional payments.
Some reports even claim that Jing Tian later cut off communication and refused to return the money, resulting in a legal conflict.
Although Jing Tian denied that the woman mentioned in the viral documents was her, online discussions intensified after netizens pointed out alleged similarities and inconsistencies in the actress’ response.
His subsequent disappearance from public affairs and reports of an urgent property sale only fueled further online speculation.
Many Chinese netizens now believe that Jing Tian’s repeated controversies have permanently damaged his once glamorous image.
Once considered one of the most admired actresses in Chinese entertainment, she is increasingly portrayed as a celebrity whose career has collapsed due to repeated scandals and bad decisions.
As discussions continue online, concerns are growing about Jing Tian’s ability to regain his position in China’s entertainment industry.
Sources: Saostar
