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Why has Fan Bingbing reportedly vanished?
That’s what fans of the country’s highest-paid actress are asking as she hasn’t been seen in public for more than two months or posted on social media in more than seven weeks,according to multiple reports.
Rumors abound that her disappearance may be related to troubles with Chinese authorities. Fan’s recently been slapped with a score of zero in2017-18 China Film and Television Star Social Responsibility Reportand a tax evasion scandal,The Guardianreports.
PEOPLE has reached out to the actress’ reps for comment.
The report judges actors based on their “professional work, charitable actions and personal integrity,” and whether they’re a “strong role model” or have a “negative” effect on China, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
Another theory is spreading that theX-Menactress, who played Blink in the franchise, is seeking asylum in Los Angeles. A Hong Kong tabloid calledThe Apple Dailyreported that she’d been seen in an immigration office, after taking the advice ofJackie Chan. Chan’s reps called the claim “nonsense,”The Hollywood Reportersaid.
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One of the last times Fan was seen in public was at the Cannes Film Festivalin May to promote the female spy thriller355. It’s unclear whether she’ll still star in the movie, which is set to costarJessica Chastain,Penelope Cruz, Lupita Nyong’o andMarion Cotillard.
AsThe Guardianreports, Fan has not been formally accused of any crime.
source: people.com
