Nearly two months after being mired in controversy, China-based Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee has successfully cleared her name in court. The 25-year-old star was previously at the centre of backlash after a voice recording, allegedly of her insulting mainland Chinese people, was leaked online by her former assistant, Xiao Pang.
The fallout was severe not only did Lee face widespread public condemnation, there were also rumours that she would be edited out of her new drama, Fu Shan Hai (Go To The Mountains And Sea), in which she plays a leading role. Throughout the ordeal, Lee consistently denied the allegations, maintaining her innocence from the start.
On May 21, Lee posted a video on social media announcing that she had filed a police report and was fully cooperating with authorities. Since then, she kept a low profile, while speculation about her career and reputation swirled online.
Now, a recent update from her team on July 29 has confirmed that Eleanor Lee has legally triumphed over her former assistant. According to a statement posted on Weibo, the court issued its ruling on June 23, which officially came into effect on July 17. The court concluded that Xiao Pang had spread false information online, violating Lee’s right to reputation. This misinformation reportedly caused emotional distress and disrupted her commercial engagements.
The judgement mandates Xiao Pang to publish a signed public apology on Sina Weibo for 60 consecutive days. Additionally, she is required to compensate Lee for emotional damage, legal fees, and other financial losses.
Interestingly, prior to the court ruling, Xiao Pang had already admitted on her own social media that the recording was fabricated. She also publicly apologised to Lee and urged netizens to stop circulating the false narrative.
Beyond addressing this specific incident, Lee’s legal team has taken further steps to defend her reputation. They revealed that they have identified over 10 online accounts that actively spread malicious rumours and fake content about the actress. The legal team warned that any failure to delete these posts or any continued defamatory behaviour will result in legal action.
In reaffirming Lee’s stance, her team reposted the legal statement with a personal note: “Eleanor Lee has always loved and respected Chinese culture and firmly upholds her own stance.” They also called on the public to reject misinformation, avoid spreading rumours, and work together to foster a cleaner, more responsible online space.
This legal win marks a turning point for Eleanor Lee, who has endured weeks of speculation and negativity. With her name legally cleared and public support likely to shift in her favour, fans are now eagerly waiting for news of her comeback to the entertainment scene.
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