While the eyes of the world are focused on the exciting events and colourful opening ceremony of the 33rd edition of the Paris Olympic Games, a non-athlete guest has quietly become the focus of media and public buzz – she is Jia Ling, a rising star in Chinese cinema, the creator of box office myths, an independent comedian and director. The 42-year-old outstanding woman, with her unique charm and outstanding achievements, not only occupies a place in the domestic film industry, but also shines on the international stage, was invited to attend the Louvre's Olympic Committee dinner, and confidently stepped on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
However, this sudden honor did not make everyone look at her with approval. In the spotlight, Jia Ling's every step is extremely heavy, because her name is being scrutinized by countless pairs of eyes and judged by countless voices at the moment. In the comment area, polarized views poured in like a tide, some were proud of her, praising her for her strong aura and winning glory for Chinese filmmakers; And some questioned and even blamed her.
One of the points of controversy is Jia Ling's appearance. Since losing weight, her skin seems to be slightly loose, and her nasolabial folds have become more and more pronounced, which makes some netizens find it difficult to accept. They left messages one after another, suggesting that Jia Ling try medical aesthetics, or laugh less to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Such remarks are undoubtedly a great injustice to a woman who is known for her talent and personality. You must know that in the former entertainment industry, Jia Ling has won the love of countless people with her unique comedy talent and affinity, even in the most rounded period, she has never felt inferior because of her appearance.
The other core of the controversy lies in Jia Ling's cross-border attempt. From a comedian to a director, she not only bravely stepped out of her comfort zone, but also proved her strength with two high-grossing works. "Hello, Li Huanying" touched the heartstrings of countless people with sincere emotions, while "Hot and Hot" sparked widespread resonance with its unique inspirational theme. However, it was the great success of these two works that made Jia Ling fall into the controversy of "virtue is not worthy". Some people think that she has achieved too high box office results with her female status and popularity, and ignore her hard work and talent as a director. What's more, accusing her of excessive marketing and ugly appearance, these have greatly affected her reputation and popularity.
In addition, Jia Ling's words in the interview also caused a lot of controversy. Faced with the honor of being able to appear on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, she humbly said: "It's so special, for me, I feel a little bit of it myself... Excuse me. This was originally a sentence to express gratitude and humility, but it was interpreted by some netizens as "inferiority" and "slapping the organizer in the face". They believe that as a representative of China, Jia Ling should show her demeanor more confidently, rather than showing the slightest cowardice on such occasions.
However, no matter how the outside world judges, Jia Ling has always maintained her tenacity and optimism. Looking back on her growth process, from a family of four in the mountains to the cross talk comedy class of the Central Academy of Drama; From the grief of the unexpected death of a mother to the self-destructive image on the comedy stage; From the pain of losing love to starting your own company...... Every step is fraught with difficulties and challenges. But she never gave up her dreams and pursuits, and watered today's glory with sweat and tears.
Therefore, in the face of today's polarization of word-of-mouth, we should give Jia Ling more understanding and support. After all, in this entertainment industry full of competition and pressure, it is not easy to maintain the original intention and insist on oneself. We hope that Jia Ling can continue to use her talent and enthusiasm to bring more excellent works to the audience, and at the same time, I also hope that she can maintain that innocence and humility, and never forget her original intention.