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The Edison Chen Sex Scandal: A Cautionary Tale of Celebrity, Sex, and the Digital Age
Conclusion
- Status: Verified Retrospectively
- The Narrative: For years, the relationship between Chen and Gillian Chung was the subject of intense rumor but never publicly confirmed by either party. Both were managed by Emperor Entertainment Group (EEG), which had strict rules prohibiting artists from dating.
- Verification: The relationship was retrospectively verified following the 2008 photo scandal. The release of private intimate photos confirmed that the two—often portrayed as a "golden couple" on screen—had engaged in a romantic relationship. The timeline suggests an on-and-off dynamic during the mid-2000s.
- Shu Qi: Denied. They were just friends working on a film.
- Angelababy: A text message leak suggested a brief flirtation, but she was with Huang Xiaoming. Edison famously tweeted "Told you so" when they broke up years later.
- Cammi Tse: A minor singer. Edison was photographed with her; he said they were "just chilling."