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‘Sweet girl image ruined’: video of Chinese actress Angelababy smoking at private event causes controversy with 120 million views, but defended by fans
- The 33-year-old actress was criticised after a video emerged of her smoking at a gathering
- But many people pointed out that she did nothing wrong, and the attacks were unwarranted
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A top actress in China is under fire for smoking at a private gathering, sparking a debate about whether the criticism she is facing is warranted for a perfectly legal activity.
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On Thursday, fashion blogger Bingo Hu released a short video on Weibo showing Angelababy smoking while talking with friends in a flat. The video soon went viral and has been viewed 120 million times as of Friday afternoon.
The 33-year-old Hong Kong model and actress, whose career was mostly developed in mainland China, is famous for her “pure and sweet princess” demeanour, which some fans have said makes her decision to smoke more upsetting.
“Smoking does not violate the law. However, as a star, what she does will set a bad example,” wrote one person.
Another said: “Her sweet pretty girl image is ruined.”
Named Angela Yeung Wing, the actress first found the spotlight as a model in her teens.
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Her former marriage with Huang Xiaoming, a Chinese actor, was one of China’s most high-profile celebrity relationships during their time together. In January this year, the pair’s announcement of their divorce became one of the biggest tabloid stories on the mainland.
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