In China, a 75-year-old actress played an 18-year-old girl

Actress Liu Xiaoqing played an 18-year-old woman in the mini-drama "Beautiful World" and kissed an actor 30 years her junior. This sparked controversy online.

The project, consisting of 80 two-minute episodes, premiered in February. In the "Forever Young" series, Liu plays the role of embroiderer Su Wanqing, who rises from disgrace to the ruler's wife. The most controversial scene was her kiss with the character, played by 45-year-old actor Jin Jia. Some users said it was inappropriate, while others accused the actress of not accepting her age.

At the same time, many defended Liu, praising her professionalism and her right to choose her roles. Over the course of her career, the actress has starred in over 70 films and won prestigious awards. The fact that Liu's characters were often significantly younger than her has previously sparked controversy among viewers.