Known to audiences as one of C-entertainment’s most controversial beauty icons and a former rival of Fan Bingbing, Zhang previously stunned fans at the end of 2025 when she appeared on the Elle red carpet wearing a 12.5-kilogram gown.

At the time, she dazzled viewers with her radiant appearance, earning praise for her goddess-like visuals. However, the actress admitted that maintaining such a physique came at a heavy cost, saying, “Only heaven knows how much I had to sacrifice to achieve this figure.”

Recently, Zhang appears to have taken her weight loss efforts too far, reportedly requiring overnight hospitalization. The actress was also forced to cancel important scheduled activities due to her declining health. Fans expressed deep concern after seeing Zhang’s noticeably thinner figure and exhausted appearance.

The New Investiture of the Gods actress shared that she previously weighed around 53–55 kilograms and was relatively healthy despite appearing slightly fuller on camera. “Back then, I rarely got sick and felt strong physically,” she said. “But after losing about five kilograms, I’ve been getting weaker and have suffered from repeated fevers.”

According to Chinese outlet QQ, Zhang has been dedicating significant effort to preparing for the global premiere of the stage play Jiangnan 12 Reunion . The preparation reportedly motivated her to lose weight for a better stage appearance, though the attempt ultimately backfired. Many netizens believe the experience may serve as a lesson for the actress to prioritize her health over strict body standards.

Zhang Xinyu has long been recognized as one of the most visually striking actresses in the Chinese entertainment industry. While she has not consistently maintained A-list star status, she has made lasting impressions through projects such as Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils , The Return of the Condor Heroes , and The Empress of China .

The actress was also frequently featured in media headlines due to her complicated romantic history involving actor Li Chen and Fan Bingbing. Despite not having the same industry standing, Zhang openly confronted Fan during the height of the latter’s career, reportedly facing significant pressure from the powerful star.

After experiencing emotional setbacks, Zhang once stated, “I thought I would be alone for the rest of my life.” However, her life took a turn when she met her husband, He Jie, a special forces anti-terrorism officer, while appearing on a reality television program. The couple married in 2018, earning admiration from fans for their seemingly happy and stable marriage.

Sources: K14