Recently, a set of old photos of Li Xiaoran was revealed, showing her in her prime at the age of 16. Her eyes exuded a sense of youth and innocence, but her delicate features and graceful figure made people marvel at her beauty from a young age.
Old stills of Li Xiaoran were also exposed, featuring her with curved willow eyebrows, a delicate face, and a shy smile, evoking a strong sense of youthful nostalgia. Remarkably, at 48 years old, Li Xiaoran looks almost unchanged from her youth, earning her the title of “ageless beauty.”
Li Xiaoran currently stars in “Joy of Life 2,” playing the enchanting Princess Li Yunrui. Her appearance immediately captivated the audience, prompting many to wonder how she maintains her youthful looks, as she and her on-screen daughter, played by Li Qin, resemble sisters.
Li Xiaoran’s figure is also highly praised. She once appeared on the red carpet in a tasseled gown, showcasing her impressive physique. There’s a saying in the industry: “Li Xiaoran’s waist is a deadly weapon, and her hips are soul-stealing.”
Besides her stunning looks, Li Xiaoran’s acting skills are commendable. She gained fame in 2000 with “Like Fog, Like Rain, and Like Wind” and has remained active in the industry, delivering numerous outstanding performances. In 2014, she was nominated for the Magnolia Award for Best Actress for her role in “Man of Tai Chi,” and her recent work in “Joy of Life 2” has received both critical acclaim and high ratings.
While Li Xiaoran’s career has been smooth, her love life has been tumultuous, filled with controversial relationships that even threatened her health and life. Born into a well-off family in Beijing, her parents doted on her like a princess, providing her with the best living conditions.
Li Xiaoran loved dancing from a young age, and her parents nurtured this passion, enrolling her in dance classes at nine. She excelled and later gained admission to the Beijing Dance Academy. At the academy, her outstanding looks and talent caught everyone’s attention. Chen Shu once praised her for her beautiful features, marveling, “How can a girl be so perfectly beautiful?”
Not only was she the prettiest student, but she was also highly dedicated to her studies and dance. When the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe came to the academy to select actors, Li Xiaoran was chosen without any difficulty.
Li Xiaoran became a key performer in the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, leading many to suggest she enter the entertainment industry. She began by acting in commercials to test the waters. During this time, she met her first boyfriend, a wealthy older man. Though not particularly attractive, his wealth and her desire to break into the entertainment industry led her to start a relationship with him.
However, this relationship turned sour when the tycoon lost all his money gambling, becoming penniless overnight. Li Xiaoran had to support him financially, even letting him live in her home. As time passed, she couldn’t sustain this, but her boyfriend refused to let go, threatening to expose her secrets if they broke up.
At the time, Li Xiaoran’s career was still rising, and she couldn’t handle such threats. Eventually, they broke up. In 2000, through her friend Chen Kun, she met director Zhao Baogang, who cast her as a dancer in “Like Fog, Like Rain, and Like Wind.” This role finally gave her a name in the industry, leading to multiple collaborations with Zhao Baogang, becoming his “go-to actress.”
Her love life saw new developments when she started dating a screenwriter named Wang during the filming of “Like Fog, Like Rain, and Like Wind.” They were close to getting married, but after her rise to fame, Wang betrayed her, ending their relationship.
Later, Li Xiaoran met businessman Sun Donghai, known for his extensive connections in the entertainment industry. Originally in real estate, he became a renowned producer and was even rumored to be the father of Cecilia Cheung’s third child, though he denied this.
Sun Donghai’s relationship with Li Xiaoran was genuine. He lavishly spent on her and introduced her to valuable industry resources. However, his controlling nature became oppressive, monitoring her phone and restricting her interactions with other men, even threatening her with a syringe filled with virus if she tried to break up.
Li Xiaoran found solace in director Yan Po while working on “Indanthrene.” Though Yan Po was publicly known as Mei Ting’s husband, they had privately divorced. When Sun Donghai discovered their relationship, he had Yan Po brutally attacked in a parking garage in 2010, a news story that made headlines.
The attack revealed Li Xiaoran and Yan Po’s relationship, and despite Yan Po’s divorce from Mei Ting, the public blamed Li Xiaoran for breaking up their marriage. After the attack, Li Xiaoran stayed by Yan Po’s side, supporting him through his recovery, but couldn’t shake the “homewrecker” label.
Years later, Mei Ting clarified that Li Xiaoran had not interfered in her marriage, helping to clear her name. Despite this, Li Xiaoran and Yan Po eventually parted ways in 2014 due to personality differences.
Later on, Yan Po married Li Chengyuan, and they have a daughter together. They are currently living a very happy life.
Li Xiaoran’s love life also saw new developments, and she can be said to be “blooming with romance.” First, it was revealed that she was involved with Qin Hong, the chairman of Stellar Media. He is a significant figure, having previously owned the renowned “Heaven on Earth” nightclub. Qin Hong had been pursuing Li Xiaoran, and they were even spotted together at an airport. However, this relationship ended without any conclusion.
It wasn’t until June 19, 2014, that Li Xiaoran suddenly announced that she had registered her marriage with Xu Jianing in Changchun, less than a year after her breakup with Yan Po. Xu Jianing holds a significant position in the entertainment industry as a renowned producer and comes from a well-off, high-ranking official family.
Xu Jianing and Li Xiaoran had actually been good friends for many years. During the period following her breakup with Yan Po, Li Xiaoran was extremely depressed and nearly fell into depression. As a close friend, Xu Jianing took her running, and it was during this time that Li Xiaoran gradually recovered and overcame the heartbreak of her breakup with Yan Po.
At this time, Xu Jianing confessed to Li Xiaoran, saying, “It’s okay if you can’t find someone to marry, I’ll marry you!” It was at that moment that Li Xiaoran suddenly realized that true love had always been right beside her.
In June 2014, they registered their marriage in Changchun. During his proposal, Xu Jianing famously declared, “Marry me, and I’ll give you 500 million to spend.”
On August 8, 2015, Li Xiaoran and Xu Jianing held their wedding in Brussels. At the time, Li Xiaoran was 39 years old. After many twists and turns in her love life over the years, she finally married her best male friend.
The couple has been happily married for many years. The only regret is that Li Xiaoran has not had any children, possibly due to health issues from previous miscarriages and her increasing age. However, the lack of children has not affected their relationship in the slightest. It is often said that companionship is the longest declaration of love, and it is Xu Jianing’s steadfastness that has led to the success of their relationship.