Behind the glamour of the entertainment industry, there are some unknown dark sides. Stars such as Yang Mi and Qi Wei boldly exposed the injustices they had encountered, allowing the outside world to get a glimpse of the other side of this seemingly brilliant industry. From "sleeping and playing" to forced unfair dealings, their stories reveal a disturbing truth.
Yang Mi, an actress at the peak of her career, once mentioned on a talk show how she was bluntly told that as long as she had a relationship with a certain director, she could get better roles and more opportunities.
This kind of straightforward deal, which may seem like a movie plot to outsiders, is a self-evident reality in the entertainment industry.
An Ruyi, a veteran screenwriter, revealed in the same interview that if a director of the level of Zhang Yimou or Ang Lee hinted at the need for "special services", she would not hesitate to accept it, because in her opinion, the opportunity is rare, and she cannot lose the opportunity to jump once in a lifetime because of concerns.
In the eyes of director Wang Jing, such "unspoken rules" have almost become a daily routine. He openly declared that he could get different actresses into this unequal deal every day if he wanted to.
This blatant attitude makes one can't help but be shocked by the ethical standards of the entire industry. There was even a "sleeping price list" of celebrities in the market at one time, and some actresses had to use their bodies as a means of earning a living when they had no other options.
What's more serious is that some actresses will be forcibly violated by directors or industry bosses when they explicitly refuse this improper relationship.
In Hong Kong, Ms. Lan's experience is even more tragic. As a top actress, she once confessed to being forcibly violated by a famous director at a party.
Although she bravely came forward to accuse the other party, the lack of evidence and the high pressure within the industry made her accusations come to naught. This experience not only destroyed her career, but also severely affected her mental health.
Many actors who have not stood up are suffering from the choice between fame and dignity every day. They may have to succumb to this unfair deal in order to survive and dream, and behind every decision is endless pain and struggle.
These published stories gradually attracted a lot of public attention. People are beginning to question and reflect on the moral degradation of this seemingly glamorous industry.
All sectors of society have begun to call for stricter industry norms and legal protections, hoping to provide a safer and more fair working environment for these artists.
In this series of events, we see the unknown side of the entertainment industry, and also witness the fragility of human nature in the face of power and desire. These stories are like a mirror that reflects the injustices of society and the areas that need to be improved. Only by bravely facing and making these problems public, can we hope to stop them from happening and make the entertainment industry truly a stage full of art and dreams.