[2] She laid low for the next two years, but in 2001, was thrust back into the limelight with her role in the popular idol drama All the Misfortunes Caused by the Angel (2001).

[8] Li's subsequent roles in the family dramas My Mom and My Mother-in-Law (2011), AA Lifestyle (2012) and We Love You, Mr. Jin (2012) cemented her image as the "Nation's Daughter-in-Law" in China.

[15] The same year, she gave birth to their daughter, Jelena, who gained popularity with the parenting reality show Dad Came Back.

[16] On the evening of December 29, 2017, Li was photographed spending the night at rapper PG One’s home while her husband, Jia Nailiang, was livestreaming and claiming that she had gone to "get her hair done," seemingly unaware of her actual whereabouts.

He stated that after the December incident, all his work was halted, and during their most difficult times, he and Li supported each other, eventually developing a relationship.