Is Fan Bingbing A-List?
No — Fan Bingbing is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2003
Breakthrough with 'Cell Phone'
Lost A-list status in 2018
Dropped to C tier — Tax Evasion Scandal
Ranking Timeline
'My Fair Princess' Fame
Gains fame for role in costume drama.
Breakthrough with 'Cell Phone'
Wins award, becomes a major star in China.
Founding of Fan Bingbing Studio
Founding of her own studio expands her influence.
Tokyo International Film Festival Award
International recognition enhances her career.
'X-Men' Role
Appears in Hollywood Blockbuster 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.
Tax Evasion Scandal
Faces scandal, disappears from public view, negatively impacting career.
Returns To Entertainment World
Starts to make appearances after hiatus.
Attempting Career Revival
Fan remains a figure in Chinese entertainment, attempting to revive her career.
Last updated: February 21, 2026