Actress Bai Lu has drawn attention after reportedly gifting every member of her team an iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the total cost said to have exceeded half a million yuan.
According to Yahoo, the phones Bai Lu gave her staff were newly released iPhone 18 Pro Max models with 1TB of storage, priced at around $2,250 each. She chose the devices in an ice-blue shade, reportedly her favorite color.
Bai Lu reportedly prepared two large boxes filled with the phones and had them transported to an event. She then opened the boxes on site and handed the gifts to more than a dozen members of her core team, including her bodyguards, driver, assistants, photographer, and stunt double. One of the most memorable moments came when her usually discreet and serious-looking bodyguards could not hide their smiles after receiving the phones.
One staff member who has worked with Bai Lu for six years posted a photo of the gift alongside a lengthy social media message praising their boss. According to the employee, “everyone got one,” while Bai Lu was described as someone who is always full of positive energy and treats the people around her well. “She doesn’t just constantly treat the entire crew to food and milk tea. During Lunar New Year, she thoughtfully gives everyone red envelopes. Anyone who has actually spent time with Bai Lu will find it hard not to like her. I hope people can show her a little more kindness and spread fewer malicious rumors,” the staff member wrote.
News of the “historical drama beauty” showering her team with expensive gifts quickly went viral on Weibo, with many netizens expressing envy and jokingly asking, “Are you still hiring, Bai Lu?”
According to AppleDaily, Bai Lu is currently one of the most sought-after Chinese celebrities for advertising campaigns. Media outlets have highlighted her strong mainstream commercial value, driven by the widespread recognition she has gained through dramas and television shows. She is also reportedly among the leading actresses born in the 1990s in terms of endorsement deals, particularly in fast-moving consumer goods, food, and cosmetics, thanks to her advertiser-friendly image and high contract renewal rate.
Born in 1994, Bai Lu is currently one of the leading actresses in Chinese entertainment. She has maintained her popularity through both historical and modern dramas, with notable works including The Legends, One and Only, Till the End of the Moon, Story of Kunning Palace, and Unveil: Jadewind.
In early 2026, Bai Lu marked a new chapter of greater independence by ending her contract with her former management company and establishing her own studio. She also joined the cast of the new drama After the Bloom and remains a regular cast member of the popular variety show Keep Running.
Sources: Ngoisao