On August 9th, a netizen shared a picture on social media of encountering actress Zhang Ziyi and her 8-year-old daughter, “Xingxing,” at a theater watching a play. Both Zhang Ziyi and “Xingxing” were elegantly dressed, and when people around recognized the mother and daughter without wearing masks, they took out their phones to take photos. However, Zhang Ziyi and “Xingxing” seemed unfazed by the attention, showing no signs of annoyance.
Over the past 25 years in the film industry, Zhang Ziyi’s identity has been constantly evolving. After directing the movie “Me and My Father,” she recently took on the role of a theater producer. On August 8th, Zhang Ziyi’s first produced play, “A Doll’s House 2: Nora’s Return,” successfully premiered in Beijing. Her studio even posted specifically about Zhang Ziyi discussing the play on Weibo.
On the premiere day, Zhang Ziyi appeared on set to interact with the director, actors, and audience. With a radiant smile, she had her long hair tied up elegantly and wore a black dress, exuding grace and elegance.
In the shared images, Zhang Ziyi was seen settling her daughter “Xingxing” into her seat. The mother-daughter duo watched the play together, attracting the attention of surrounding audience members taking photos. “Xingxing,” following behind her mother obediently with a high ponytail, looked lively and resembled a doll from the side, reminiscent of her mother’s earlier acting days.
Of particular note was how “Xingxing” graciously greeted the enthusiastic audience members, showing great manners. Despite her young age, she seemed accustomed to such grand scenes, displaying confidence. When seated, “Xingxing” exhibited gentle movements, giving off a serene and elegant vibe.
In contrast to many celebrities who shield their children’s faces in photos, Zhang Ziyi never covers “Xingxing’s” face with stickers in their shared pictures or makes her wear a mask when out. However, Zhang Ziyi has never revealed her son’s full face, leaving netizens curious about the differing treatment of her two children.
At 45 years old, Zhang Ziyi announced the end of her 8-year marriage with singer Wang Feng in October last year. The two share children and reportedly take care of them separately. On August 4th, Zhang Ziyi was spotted taking her two children to Beijing Universal Studios for a trip. She was seen in high temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, constantly taking photos of her children while being fully covered, sparking discussions about her protective styling.