Recently, Taiwanese artist Ruby Lin found herself at the center of a controversy after a netizen made malicious accusations against her, claiming that she had verbally abused her staff. This prompted a wave of support from fellow entertainers and industry professionals who came forward to debunk the claims.
On November 10, during a press conference for her new drama “Emergency Room Miracles,” Ruby Lin’s husband, Wallace Huo, stepped up to fiercely defend her. He stated, “This is completely impossible,” and humorously remarked that if any artist were to treat their staff in such a manner, they likely wouldn’t be trying to maintain a career in the industry.
The controversy began when a user on the social media platform Threads alleged that, as a self-proclaimed makeup artist with three years of experience, they had been verbally attacked by “Lin X Ru” after making a mistake in applying makeup. The individual claimed that Ruby berated them with harsh words such as “idiot” and “you can’t even stand on your own.”
In response to these malicious accusations, Ruby Lin’s former manager took to the comment section to vehemently deny the allegations. They confirmed, “Ruby Lin has had a consistent team dedicated to her for over ten years, and this accusation is completely contrary to her personality!” The manager publicly reaffirmed their support for Ruby and stated their intention to take legal action against the accuser.
Several of Ruby Lin’s colleagues and experienced media personalities also condemned the accuser’s claims as fabrications aimed at generating attention. A photographer and makeup artist remarked that Ruby is always accompanied by her dedicated team, whether working in Taiwan or abroad, meaning that a novice with just three years of experience would never be entrusted with her makeup. They also pointed out several inconsistencies in the accusations, criticizing the original post as riddled with errors and poorly constructed.
A veteran media professional who has known Ruby Lin for more than twenty years, Di Zhiwei, also expressed his support for her on Facebook. He criticized the accuser for hiding behind the internet to create false stories, aiming to tarnish someone’s reputation that they have built over decades. He acknowledged how unfair the situation was for Ruby and her continued good character. In response to Di’s post, Ruby Lin shared a three-rose emoji, thanking her friends and indicating that the incident had not affected her mood.
As more individuals rallied to support Ruby Lin, the accuser eventually deleted their post and disabled their account.
On November 10, during the same press conference for “Emergency Room Miracles,” Wallace Huo firmly dismissed the malicious accusations, declaring, “This is completely impossible; I have never seen anything like this throughout my acting career.” He considered such defamation and misinformation to be utterly absurd, suggesting that public figures can only shrug it off with a laugh. Wallace candidly stated that if any artist were to genuinely treat their staff in such a negative way, they likely “wouldn’t want to continue in the industry.”
When asked whether Ruby Lin was affected by the situation, Wallace smiled and indicated that she wasn’t likely to take the rumors to heart, believing that such gossip would not dampen her spirits.