Toward the end of 2024, Gillian Chung, long regarded as one of Hong Kong showbiz’s ultimate beauty icons, shocked fans with a noticeably fuller appearance, featuring a rounder face, visible double chin, and fuller arms. Her sudden weight gain sparked widespread concern, especially after the actress later revealed that her weight had climbed to as much as 75 kilograms at one point. According to Chung, the rapid gain was caused by severe stress stemming from life upheavals, an intense work schedule, and liver disease linked to prolonged alcohol consumption.
Beginning in 2025, Chung made a firm decision to prioritize her health. She gradually quit drinking, adjusted her daily routine, and adopted a healthier diet and exercise regimen. After a full year of consistent lifestyle changes and physical training, the actress successfully regained her slim figure by early 2026.
Recent unedited event photos and images from her 45th birthday celebration show a visibly transformed Chung, with a defined jawline, slimmer arms, and a youthful glow that has left netizens stunned. Social media has since been flooded with comments expressing disbelief at how fit and radiant she looks now.
Despite the praise, many fans have also urged Chung to maintain her health steadily and avoid extreme weight fluctuations. This is not the first time the actress has faced such challenges. In 2021, following her divorce from doctor Lai Hong-guo, Chung experienced hormonal imbalance that caused her weight to increase by nearly 18 kilograms. At the time, she openly admitted feeling anxious about her appearance while attending public events. By July 2022, she had successfully lost over 10 kilograms and returned to a slender figure.
However, by 2024, Chung’s condition worsened again amid emotional turmoil tied to a highly publicized romance scandal involving a much younger man, Yu Yan-long. Reports revealed that Chung was allegedly blackmailed and threatened with the release of private photos after discovering she had been deceived into believing he was single. Sources later confirmed that Chung was the victim in the case, stating that Yu Yan-long had exploited her trust while continuing a relationship with another woman.
The emotional distress from the incident, coupled with renewed public scrutiny, reportedly contributed to her declining health and weight gain. Chung ultimately cut ties with him, though she continued to face harassment and reputational damage after private images were leaked online.
Now at 45, Chung’s transformation is being widely praised not just as a physical comeback, but as a testament to resilience and self-care. Her journey has resonated deeply with fans, many of whom see her recovery as both inspiring and hard-earned.
Sources: K14