Towards the end of 2024, Gillian Chung, long considered one of the beauty icons par excellence of the Hong Kong entertainment worldshocked fans with a noticeably fuller look, featuring a rounder face, visible double chin and fuller arms. Her sudden weight gain sparked widespread concern, especially after the actress later revealed that her weight had increased up to 75 kilograms at one point. According to Chung, the rapid gain was caused by severe stress resulting from life upheavals, a busy work schedule and liver disease related to prolonged alcohol consumption.
Starting in 2025, Chung has made a firm decision to prioritize his health. He gradually stopped drinking, changed his daily routine, and adopted a healthier diet and exercise regimen. After a full year of constant lifestyle changes and physical training, the actress successfully regained her slim figure in early 2026.
Recent unpublished photos and images from her 45th birthday celebration event show a visibly transformed Chung, with a defined jawline, slimmer arms and a youthful glow that left netizens stunned. Social media has since been flooded with comments expressing disbelief at how fit and radiant she is now.
Despite the praise, many fans also urged Chung to keep her health consistent and avoid extreme weight fluctuations. This is not the first time that the actress has faced such challenges. In 2021, following her divorce from doctor Lai Hong-guo, Chung experienced a hormonal imbalance that caused her weight to increase by nearly 18 kilograms. At the time, she openly admitted feeling anxious about her appearance while attending public events. By July 2022 she had successfully lost over 10 kilograms and returned to a slim figure.
However, in 2024, Chung’s condition worsened again due to emotional turmoil related to a highly publicized romance scandal involving a much younger man, Yu Yan-long. Reports revealed that Chung was allegedly blackmailed and threatened with the release of private photos after discovering that she had been deceived into believing she was single. Sources later confirmed that Chung was the victim in the case, stating that Yu Yan-long had exploited her trust while continuing a relationship with another woman.
Emotional distress from the incident, combined with renewed public scrutiny, reportedly contributed to his worsening health and weight gain. Chung eventually cut ties with him, although he continued to suffer harassment and reputational damage after private images were leaked online.
Now 45, Chung’s transformation is widely praised not only as a physical return, but as a testimony of resilience and self-care. His journey has resonated deeply with fans, many of whom see his recovery as a healing of sorts both inspiring and hard earned.
Sources: K14
