4 Jul – Meng Ziyi recently sparked mixed reactions when she revealed that she had a hard time getting jobs in the early days of her career because she was "too beautiful".

The actress, known for dramas like "The Legend of Condor Heroes" and "The Untamed", recently sat down for an interview, where she revealed that she was rejected for a project in the early years because her beauty does not suit the role.

Admitting that it stunned her, Meng said, "if you say that my acting is not good enough or that I am not known enough, that I can admit. But you said that I am too pretty to act?"

Meng said that the comment made her feel uneasy to this day, and that beauty should not be a sin.

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"You can say that I am not suited for the role or that you think I can't handle it at this stage or that you want a more famous actress. But when you tell me that I can't do it because I am too pretty, it creates a doubt in me, like, is there anything wrong with being beautiful?" she said.

The interview had since sparked heated discussions among netizens, with one saying, "There are many beautiful actresses in the industry. Her appearance is not that outrageous, right?"

Another posted, "Maybe her acting skill wasn't so good and that the crew was just trying to give her a way out."

Her beauty overshadows her talent?

(Photo Source: Meng Ziyi IG)