On February 7th, mainland Chinese actress Sun Li shared a joyful photo of her family of four by the seaside on Weibo, celebrating both actor Deng Chao’s birthday and their 15th wedding anniversary.
Sun Li wrote on Weibo: “In 2025, may we be kind and gentle to everyone… Happy birthday, Mr. Deng! Today is also our crystal wedding anniversary, 15 years of being together.” The humorous Deng Chao replied, “Can you be a little gentler with me first?” and posted a video on Weibo of Sun Li dancing along with him, saying, “Teacher Sun, I have worked hard for 15 years to shape you like this, happy anniversary!” Netizens also congratulated the couple, admiring their harmony and understanding.
Sun Li, who is 42 years old this year, fell in love with Deng Chao while filming the TV series “Happiness Like Flowers” in 2005. The two got married in 2010 and held their wedding ceremony in June 2011 in Shanghai. They now have a 13-year-old son named “Waitwait” and a 10-year-old daughter named “Xiaohua,” making a happy family of four.
Sun Li posted a photo of her family’s silhouettes by the seaside, one showing them holding hands and facing the sea peacefully, with “Waitwait” noticeably as tall as Sun Li. In another photo, at the moment captured in the frame, the warmth and harmony within the family are vividly displayed as all four members soar towards the sea, freezing time in a beautiful scene.
In October 2023, Sun Li previously shared a photo of her family holding hands by the seaside on Weibo, reminiscing about their last visit to this beach back in 2019, noting how four years had passed in the blink of an eye. From the photos, it was evident that Sun Li and Deng Chao intentionally chose the same spot they visited with their family four years ago and posed in the same way, adding a significant commemorative touch.
Comparing the two photos, the most significant change was observed in the two children, who had grown considerably taller, especially “Waitwait,” who had surpassed his mother’s height of 165 cm by 2023. Sun Li interacted with fans in the comment section, joking, “Next time we take a beach photo, ‘Waitwait’ might be as tall as me.” Indeed, over a year later, the family of four posed for a beach photo again, with “Waitwait” matching Sun Li’s height.
Despite their busy schedules, Deng Chao and Sun Li, who met through work, often take turns working to ensure they can be present for their children’s upbringing. They have opposite personalities and preferences in many aspects – Deng Chao is a night owl while Sun Li prefers early nights and mornings, he enjoys spicy food while she prefers a light diet, he likes living in Beijing while she prefers Shanghai, and so on. Fans admire how the intelligent couple adapt together rather than trying to change each other.
Known as the “Queen of Mainland Dramas,” Sun Li has a Weibo self-introduction that doesn’t include her acting career but instead states “1+1=4,” clearly prioritizing her family. Deng Chao has also continuously changed for the sake of their family. Sun Li once said, “Time flies, only love is eternal.” Their complementary relationship and love for each other have made them envied by many fans.