If back then Deng Jie hadn't given up her career for marriage, with her beauty and acting skills, she could have rivaled Liu Xiaoqing by now. However, after marrying Zhang Guoli, her career began to decline. Not only did her film appearances decrease, but she gradually faded from the big screen.
After her second marriage with Zhang Guoli, on the surface, their marriage seemed deep and their feelings unchanged. However, in Deng Jie's early life, despite two marriages, she never had children of her own. She only had stepson Zhang Mo and two adopted children.
Now Deng Jie has become a homemaker, distant from the entertainment circle. But in her youth, Deng Jie was a prominent actress of the 1980s, especially renowned for her role as \"Wang Xifeng\" in the classic TV series \"Dream of the Red Chamber\". Her debut role brought her widespread acclaim and awards like the Golden Eagle and Feitian Awards.
With such momentum, Deng Jie could have become a household name across the country. After being invited by CCTV, she starred in \"The Book and the Sword\" series. But by 1994, Deng Jie frequently appeared in TV dramas alongside Zhang Guoli, whether in \"Prime Minister Liu Luoguo\" or \"Kangxi's Secret Visit\".
Their marriage, revealed two years later, showed their mutual affection despite the significant age gap and previous marriages. Both just out of their first marriages, they naturally became husband and wife. However, it took them a while to have children together, leaving much speculation.
The biggest speculation was that Zhang Guoli's ex-wife Luo Xiuchun had them sign an agreement not to have children. Regardless, Deng Jie interpreted it all with her actions. She got Zhang Guoli and became his only wife, openly appearing with him in public. Although their relationship had its critics, Deng Jie paid no attention and devoted herself fully to her husband.
They collaborated on many TV dramas, with Zhang Guoli's growing fame shifting Deng Jie's focus to behind-the-scenes work and participation in variety shows. Their life together, showcased in \"Happy Trio\", also stirred up quite a bit of attention.
However, despite their efforts to change public opinion, Zhang Mo's behavior once again drew criticism. As Deng Jie's stepson, he lacked his father's company from an early age and witnessed his parents' marriage breakdown. This contributed to his increasingly extreme behavior. When Zhang Guoli divorced his first wife, Zhang Mo lived with her.
This upbringing left Zhang Mo resentful towards his father, a void that only widened as he saw his father with Deng Jie, eventually taking to acting himself after graduating from high school. He struggled independently to realize his dream, putting tremendous effort into his studies and appearance, impressing his teachers during exams and late-night rehearsals.
Zhang Mo's acting career received a boost with his father's help, debuting in \"Kangxi's Secret Visit\". His role was minor, but his acting skills were commendable. He followed this with roles in \"A Sigh of Love\" and \"Breaking Free\", often acting alongside his father. His performances earned him favorable reviews, particularly for his role opposite Shu Chang in \"Young Qianzhi\".
However, in 2013, Zhang Mo suddenly disappeared from the entertainment industry, followed by a series of scandals, including drug use and assault, tarnishing his once-promising career. His father Zhang Guoli, known for his straightforwardness, faced criticism after Zhang Mo was expelled from university in 2003 for assaulting a female classmate. It was revealed that Zhang Mo and actress Tong Yao were once in a relationship, leading to the altercation.
Despite Zhang Guoli's attempts to address the situation, it negatively impacted Zhang Mo's career. His repeated scandals in 2014 further damaged his reputation, leaving Deng Jie disappointed.
Though she never had children of her own, Deng Jie experienced motherhood through raising her adopted daughter, who resembles her husband as she grows older. Deng Jie's life is full of regrets, but she is content with her enduring marriage to Zhang Guoli, which has not been marred by any tabloid scandals. Now retired, they enjoy their time with their adopted children, while Zhang Mo resides abroad. What are your thoughts on their story?
