In 1987, 22-year-old Gong Li stepped into the entertainment industry for the first time and ushered in a crucial turning point in his life. With her pure, flawless and tense facial expressions, she successfully portrayed the character in the first film "Red Sorghum" directed by 37-year-old top director Zhang Yimou.
During the filming of the film, the two outstanding talents and beauties were immersed in a warm creative atmosphere, and gradually ignited an irrepressible emotional spark.
Although Zhang Yimou has formed a family and has a successful career, he still can't resist Gong Li's unique charm of youthful vitality and perfect acting skills.
Gong Li's fresh and refined face was like a gentle breeze, silently touching the emotional ripples in the married director's heart.
He has an endless yearning for the unique oriental charm of her, but he has never had the opportunity to experience it in person.
At this moment, they face each other day and night, and each other's hearts are gradually becoming clear. Under the scorching summer sun, sweat shone on Gong Li's smooth forehead, and Zhang Yimou couldn't help but be deeply attracted by her immature and heroic demeanor.
They are like two independent and proud Ganoderma lucidum, gradually relying on each other and closely connected in this dreamlike hot land.
Despite the doubts from the outside world, Zhang Yimou and Gong Li still firmly crossed many obstacles and embarked on an unforgettable journey of artistic love.
Their brave attempt is undoubtedly a strong impact and challenge to the traditional concept of marriage, but no one can stop the fragrant and fragrant artistic delicacy of "red sorghum" from gradually blooming in their hearts.
The work "Red Sorghum" has attracted widespread attention around the world, and their romance has spread all over the world and become widely known. Whenever the young and vigorous Gong Li appears in the public eye with Zhang Yimou, it will always cause a sensation and become the focus of people's conversation after dinner.
However, in the face of Zhang Yimou's behavior of abandoning his wife and daughter to find a new love, the doubts of the outside world have never stopped. Some people accused him of moral corruption and wantonly trampled on the bottom line of ethics.
However, most people look at this emotional entanglement inspired by art with an attitude that is not optimistic about the long-term development of the relationship.
After all, Zhang Yimou has long been ambitious and has entered middle age, while Gong Li is peerless, talented and beautiful, and has a bright future. The huge gap between these two people doomed their union to be difficult to last.
Since Zhang Yimou, in 2012, Huang Hexiang, a super-rich man from Singapore, has become a heavyweight in Gong Li's life. The lovers' lightning marriage path is quite dramatic and controversial.
At that time, Gong Li was still immersed in the emotional entanglement with Zhang Yimou and could not extricate herself. She was hopeful that through this act of marriage without warning, she would be able to keep herself away from the painful memories of the past.
Therefore, she decisively chose to become a Singaporean citizen in order to get rid of all kinds of accusations and doubts in Chinese society.
Anita Mui, Brigitte Lin and many other friends were puzzled by this move, but in the end they sincerely sent their best wishes.
They look forward to Gong Li regaining her own happiness and living a peaceful and peaceful life in this new marriage journey.
However, Gong Li did not foresee that this seemingly passionate marriage would be so fleeting. The sweetness of the newlywed moment is replaced by the reality of indifference.
The two spend less and less time together, often wandering around the world, and their hearts seem to be isolated from the world.
Gong Li's heart is often shrouded in endless loneliness and confusion. She began to reflect on whether she had been too rash and blind to make such a decision.
In the past, she was so confident, and her commitment to her relationship was unwavering.
Until May 2019, Gong Li, who had been divorced for many years, suddenly announced in a high-profile manner that she would step into the palace of marriage again. However, what is jaw-dropping is that her groom turned out to be the famous French musician Jean-Michel Jarre, who is already in his late teens.
There is no shortage of doubts and criticisms from the outside world. After all, Gong Li was unparalleled in beauty back then, and although she no longer looks good, she is still a generation of screen legends. Jean-Michel is already a gray-haired old man, and the age gap between the two is huge, which inevitably leads to various conjectures.
However, in the face of these doubts, Gong Li has always remained silent. Perhaps, she just didn't want to die alone to make this seemingly crazy decision.
In her old age, she has long turned a deaf ear to the gossip of the world, and her understanding of love is more profound and pure.
In the same year, Ms. Gong Li, the "Chinese Daughter-in-law" who won the praise of the Cannes Film Festival, was awarded the "Women In Motion Film Award" by the organizer to show her appreciation.
Although this grand award ceremony was extraordinarily spectacular, Ms. Gong Li did not hesitate to define herself as a "Chinese actor" when she delivered her acceptance speech, and her firm gaze seemed to tell a Chinese heart that will never be extinguished.
Perhaps it is precisely because of her repeated achievements in the international film industry that Ms. Gong Li's outstanding performance in her acting career is unparalleled, so that she always has a sincere heart and is eager to win more honors for Chinese films overseas.
In 2018, she had the honor of attending the 55th Taiwan Golden Horse Awards as a member of the jury.
However, who would have expected that when the winner of the "Best Documentary Award", Taiwanese director Fu Yu, delivered an acceptance speech full of "Taiwan independence" on the stage, Ms. Gong Li's heart instantly swelled with shock and anger.
As a Chinese who deeply loves the motherland, she really couldn't imagine that she could hear such bad remarks on such a solemn and sacred occasion.
Ms. Gong Li's face suddenly turned iron-blue, and there seemed to be a sharp flash in her eyes. This scene is even better than the Golden Horse scandal in 2014, when she had just experienced the humiliation of being left out in the cold, and now she is in a similar situation again.
In the face of the noisy and loud "Taiwan independence" elements in the audience, Ms. Gong Li and other movie stars from the mainland have always maintained a high degree of calmness and composure.
They upheld a rational attitude and tried to calm down this sudden storm through restraint.
However, the situation gradually spiraled out of control, and even Mr. Ang Lee, as the organizer, fell into a dilemma. He knows that his actions undoubtedly violate the bottom line of the Chinese people, but as a homegrown director, he must defend his rights and interests.
In the end, Mr. Li An could only rub his hands frequently in the audience, revealing an extremely embarrassed expression, and apologized to Ms. Gong Li.
You must know that it was Mr. Ang Lee who went to great lengths to attract the international superstar Gong Li to the stage, and he firmly believed that with Gong Li's strong appeal in the overseas film and television industry, the prestige of this grand ceremony could be further enhanced.
For no other reason, Gong Li's current status is by no means a false name, but a strong proof that she has won the highest honors at the three major European film festivals.
And at this moment, the whole venue has fallen into chaos. When Gong Li rejected the invitation to the award ceremony with a resolute and decisive attitude, the scene immediately fell into absolute silence, and all the discussions disappeared in an instant as if the pause button had been pressed.
For a moment, everyone held their breath and waited for the situation to develop further.
Immediately afterwards, Gong Li led all mainland filmmakers to deny and publicly boycott this "Taiwan independence" scandal without hesitation, which undoubtedly triggered a strong dramatic conflict on the scene... Some people commented that the reason why Gong Li dared to be so brave and decisive at the Golden Horse Awards was precisely because she had an unrivaled brilliant achievement behind her as a strong backing.
At the age of 29, she became the only Chinese actress in the world to win the crown of the three top European film festivals with the touching "Farewell My Concubine".
This honor is not only extremely rare, but also a full affirmation of her excellent acting skills, which has attracted the attention of the global film industry.
Since then, Gong Li has won many awards in the international film industry, showing a dazzling brilliance. She is young and energetic, and she has made countless fans crazy.
Her petite and delicate body shone in the light of the magnesium lamp, like a proud white swan, leisurely in the reflection of the lake.
Whenever she appeared elegantly in a tight black dress, the organizers would always clear the stage for her, and the five-minute introduction was extremely solemn, highlighting her high status in the international film industry.
The staff treated her with great respect and were afraid that she would be wronged in any way.
Gong Li has never seen herself as a special being, but she does have an otherworldly temperament and talent. In her, we see an unquenchable passion and a determined pursuit of art.
In the face of the achievement, Gong Li did not become complacent because of this, but regarded it as a new responsibility and motivation. She is often self-motivated, and wants to use her strength to strive for more glory for Chinese films in the world.
Therefore, in recent years, she has repeatedly served as the only Chinese judge at world-class film festivals such as Cannes and Berlin, and then won one of the few double chairman judges in the world, which is really impressive for her outstanding achievements!
In addition, Gong Li is also frequently active on the Asian international stage, serving as the chairman of well-known film festivals in Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing and other well-known film festivals, shining like a bright star in the international film industry, winning wide attention and praise.
When she held the heavy trophy in her hand and slowly stepped onto the podium, the audience cheered for her warmly and was deeply impressed by her noble and elegant temperament.
There is no doubt that Gong Li has successfully reached the pinnacle of the world film industry, and the honors she has won are well deserved. With her own strength, she has shown the world the strong strength of Chinese films in international competition, which can be called the pride of the Chinese film industry.
Recently, Gong Li followed French President Emmanuel Macron's special plane and embarked on a "journey home". Wearing a plain cheongsam, she is like a blooming peony flower, showing the unique gentle atmosphere of oriental women.
Throughout her long journey, Gong Li has always proudly called herself a "Chinese actor" rather than a "French daughter-in-law". Whenever a foreign friend has a strong interest in China's customs and customs, she will always talk about it enthusiastically, telling the traditional culture of the motherland, so that those strange foreign guests have a closer understanding of Chinese civilization.
Gong Li's eyes flashed with the light of simple wisdom, she was sometimes sonorous and powerful, sometimes gentle and delicate, like a skilled tour guide, attracting every tourist tightly.
Under her vivid description, foreign friends were fascinated by the listening and left an unforgettable deep impression on the magical oriental culture.
Even the staff around them couldn't help but fall in love with Gong Li's fascinating expression. They were deeply touched by an unprecedented sense of intimacy, as if they had never had such a deep understanding of China's national conditions and public opinion.
At the solemn "state banquet", Gong Li was dignified, decent, full of oriental charm, and had a very happy conversation with many dignitaries, and talked extraordinarily and felt very cordial.
Her elegant and generous demeanor made everyone present look at the "charm of China" and have a strong desire to explore this country that was once considered mysterious and closed.
What's even more amazing is that Gong Li was honored to be arranged to sit next to Macron and become the most eye-catching focus of the feast.
With her outstanding perseverance and touching charm of Chinese women, she vividly interprets the unique charm of oriental culture to a global audience.
Obviously, Gong Li's outstanding performance this time is undoubtedly a fruitful result of the friendly cooperation between China and France, and she herself is the best symbol of this friendship bridge.
With the help of her exquisite eloquence and extraordinary temperament, the world finally deeply understood the true connotation of "Oriental beauty".
Gong Li has always adhered to her identity as a "Chinese actor", which is in stark contrast to her former Singaporean citizenship, and has also caused her to be controversial and questioned in China.
Some people mercilessly accused her of "turning their backs on the motherland", interpreting her change of nationality as a complete negation and rejection of Chinese culture.
However, in the face of these doubts, Gong Li never responded directly, but took practical actions to speak for her identity and cultural identity.
Thinking deeply about Gong Li's life process, perhaps it is precisely because she has endured so many injuries and reproaches that she chose to leave her motherland at a certain moment and reshape her self-image.
It was after a major setback in her emotional entanglement with Zhang Yimou that she said goodbye to the shadows of the past with such a resolute attitude and welcomed a new life.
At that time, she was still young, and she was easily confused and tempted by the superficial appearance of things. She once naively believed that as long as she changed to a new nationality and identity, she could completely get rid of the troubles of the past, get rid of all doubts and hurts, and release the vitality and passion of youth to the fullest.
However, time always gives people the opportunity to settle and reflect, so that they can look into the depths of their hearts. After years of experience, Gong Li has deeply understood the importance of cultural roots to individuals.
No matter when and where, the Chinese gene hidden deep in the blood will remain eternal.
This may explain why she did not change her nationality as she did in 2019 when she announced that she was tying the knot with a French musician. Gong Li still defines herself as a "Chinese actor", with a strong belief in this identity, shining around the world and promoting Chinese culture.
In the depths of her deep eyes, we seem to be able to feel the heart of the Chinese nation that will never be extinguished and full of passion. Even when she is overseas, when she wins world-class awards such as the Women In Motion Film Award, her acceptance speech has always revolved around her deep love and nostalgia for her motherland.
During her visit to the mainland with the French president, she always maintained caution in her words and deeds, respected her identity as a "Chinese actor", carefully interpreted China's national conditions and folk customs for foreign friends, and showed the unique charm and profound connotation of oriental culture.
Whenever others asked about her identity, Gong Li always responded in a friendly manner, proudly declaring herself a pure Chinese.
She has never had any thoughts of abandoning her nationality and cultural heritage.
In the final analysis, she has always been the Chinese female filmmaker who has gone through ups and downs in the international film industry, but is still full of enthusiasm.
It is precisely because of such a firm cultural self-confidence that Gong Li can resolutely defend the interests of the motherland in the turmoil of "Taiwan independence" at the Golden Horse Awards, and bravely stand up to resist the unreasonable acts of the Taiwan side.
And the organizers of the Golden Horse Awards are well aware of her weight, and they dare not easily offend this world-renowned film giant no matter what.
Until now, Gong Li's every move shows her love and loyalty to the motherland.
Someone once jokingly said that she simply slapped many people with a "Chinese face".