It has been seven years since Fan Bingbing was blacklisted from Chinese showbiz following her high-profile tax evasion scandal. At the time, many speculated whether one of China’s highest-paid actresses could survive without appearing on screen. But recently, Sohu surprised the public by revealing that the star continues to rake in massive earnings, with annual revenue reaching 1.4 billion yuan—all from selling facial masks.
The cosmetic brand founded by Fan Bingbing has been ranked among the Top 100 Beauty Brands in China (2024), coming in at #35 with this astronomical revenue.
According to Sohu, Fan Bingbing’s company relies mainly on social media sales, and the actress herself is the face and driving force behind the brand. Naturally, as the owner and spokesperson, Fan Bingbing benefits from high profit margins, with low overhead and staffing costs. Sohu estimates that Fan Bingbing personally earned over 700 million yuan in 2024 alone.
Many netizens now believe Fan Bingbing makes more money selling masks than acting, especially in the current slump of the Chinese film industry. Even A-list legends like Andy Lau and Louis Koo have had to reduce their appearance fees. In today’s C-entertainment world, no one seems to make money faster and more easily than Fan Bingbing.
Despite this success, Fan Bingbing is reportedly eager to return to acting. Some sources claim she has reached out to powerful figures in the industry, like directors Feng Xiaogang and Li Yu, in hopes of staging a comeback. However, as long as the official media ban remains, no director dares to take the risk of helping the “queen of controversy”.
Currently, Fan Bingbing can only appear at events or take on roles in foreign productions. Still, every time she steps out in public, she manages to stun fans with her flawless beauty, commanding presence and high-fashion sense. It seems the “red carpet queen” of China has lost none of her spark—or her star power.
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