Fan Bingbing Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance at 2023 Oscars
The actress has stayed out of the spotlight after her 2018 scandal.
Fan Bingbing made a rare red carpet appearance at the 2023 Oscars.
The 41-year-old wore a stunning silver fringe gown with an emerald cape by Tony Ward, paired with matching jewels.
The Chinese actress was found guilty of tax evasion in 2018. Instead of serving time in prison, the actress was put under house arrest.
When Bingbing was fined for millions in unpaid taxes, the actress took to Chinese site Weibo to give a statement, apologizing for her actions.
"I feel ashamed that I committed tax evasion in Unbreakable Spirit and other projects by taking advantage of 'split contracts.' Throughout these days of my cooperation with the taxation authorities' investigation of my accounts as well as my company's, I have realized that, as a public figure, I should’ve observed the law, setting a good example for society and the industry," she wrote.
The statement continued, "I shouldn't have lost my ability to govern myself in the face of economic interests, leading myself to break the law. Here I sincerely apologize to society, friends who care about me, the public and the taxation authorities."
After her statement, Bingbing disappeared for a few months, causing concerns about her wellbeing.
In a 2019 interview with The New York Times, she gave fans an update on her life, and said she wanted to rebuild her career.
"It may be a trough I encountered in my life or in my work, but this trough is actually a good thing," Bingbing said. "It has made me calm down and think seriously about what I want to do in my future life."
