August 30, 2025 Epoch Times News: Actress Angelababy, who divorced mainland actor Huang Xiaoming in 2022, had been “softly banned” from the public eye after being involved in the Paris “Crazy Horse Show” controversy the following year. She made her first public appearance this year on August 27 in Shanghai for a brand event, which marked her return following the controversy. She appeared emotional and shed tears upon seeing her fans, showing great excitement.
Angelababy attended the brand event on August 27. She purposely walked around the venue beforehand to ensure interaction with fans in all corners, and carefully adjusted her sitting posture to avoid blocking the audience’s view. When she heard fans shout “I love you,” she turned around to make a heart gesture in response, tears welling up in her eyes instantly yet she maintained a gentle smile.
Towards the end of the event, Angelababy waved goodbye to fans while holding back tears, the scene quickly soared to the top of hot search rankings. Upon learning that fans had been queuing up since the early morning, she even bought nearly a hundred cups of milk tea to give to the fans at the event. This heartwarming gesture greatly moved the fans.
Angelababy’s public appearance this time not only marked her first public interaction with fans since the ban was lifted, but also signaled her return to performing activities after two years of silence.
According to Hong Kong media “East Weekly” previous reports, in May this year, Angelababy was suspected of seeking a fresh start in Hong Kong. At that time, she was not only seen on the streets of Hong Kong, but also frequently meeting with movie company bosses and directors with her agent, actively looking for collaboration opportunities. During that time, she was seen with her agent in Central, seemingly receiving a scolding from her agent. From the footage, her agent gestured and appeared to be criticizing her, with Angelababy cautiously smiling alongside.
The reports also claimed that Angelababy often stayed at five-star hotels in Hong Kong, all paid for by herself, “although she has not received any major work, she has earned a lot in the past and is not worried about her livelihood, it’s just that she is not as high-profile as before.”
Angelababy, 36, married Huang Xiaoming in 2015. The couple held a “Century Wedding” at the Shanghai Exhibition Center that year, with over a hundred stars from the entertainment circle attending, creating a record for a grand celebrity wedding. The two, who had been married for nearly 7 years, announced their divorce in January 2022, and share custody of their son “Little Sponge”.