Is Sòng Měilíng A-List?
No — Sòng Měilíng is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1940
Advocates for China in WWII
Lost A-list status in 1949
Dropped to B tier — Flees to Taiwan
Ranking Timeline
Marries Chiang Kai-shek
Soong Mei-ling marries Chiang Kai-shek, becoming a prominent figure in Chinese politics.
Influential Political Figure
Madame Chiang becomes an influential political figure in the Nationalist government.
Advocates for China in WWII
Soong Mei-ling rallies support for China during World War II, particularly in the United States.
Flees to Taiwan
Following the Communist victory, she moves to Taiwan with the Nationalist government.
Chiang Kai-shek Dies
Chiang Kai-shek's death marks a shift in her political influence.
Soong Mei-ling Dies
Soong Mei-ling passes away, leaving behind a complex legacy.
Legacy as a Stateswoman
Soong Mei-ling is remembered as a key figure in modern Chinese history and foreign policy.
Last updated: February 25, 2026