Former Netflix reality star Christine Chiu proved she remains a formidable force in Hollywood's social scene, hosting an opulent Christmas celebration that rivalled any television production. The 43-year-old, alongside her plastic surgeon husband Dr. Gabriel Chiu, transformed West Hollywood's exclusive Delilah into a winter wonderland for their 'Holidays in Hollywoodland' party on Tuesday.
A Night of Glamour and Celebration
The soirée served a dual purpose: marking the festive season and celebrating the couple's successful Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery clinic. The guest list read like a who's who of Los Angeles elite, ensuring the event was bathed in star power. Attendees included Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personalities Crystal Minkoff and Faye Resnick, actress Jaime King, social media influencer Avani, and NBA legend Baron Davis.
Despite the impressive assembly of guests, all eyes were irresistibly drawn to the hostess herself. Christine made a breathtaking entrance in a daring, semi-sheer gold gown by designer Zuleyha Kuru, which artfully showcased her toned physique. She completed the look with a chic slicked-back bob and elegant diamond jewellery.
Lavish Touches and Personal Triumphs
Guests were treated to an array of luxury gifts and experiences, including jewellery from LINKED, premium cocktails from The House of Suntory, and bespoke beauty cases. The extravagant celebration held special significance for Chiu, coming just months after she candidly revealed a private health struggle. In May, she disclosed that she had lost '99%' of her hair over several months due to a mystery medical issue, a experience she shared to support other women facing similar challenges.
Christine rose to global fame as a central figure and producer on Netflix's Bling Empire, which chronicled the lives of wealthy Asian-Americans in LA. Although the show and its New York spin-off were cancelled in 2022, Chiu has seamlessly redirected her energy into her business ventures and status as a fashion icon.
Building an Empire Beyond Reality TV
Far from just a television personality, Christine is a co-founder and driving force behind Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery and the Regenerative Medicine Aesthetic Institute. Her academic background is equally impressive; she graduated top of her class from Pepperdine University with dual degrees before spending over a decade in cosmetic sector marketing.
An internationally recognised haute couture collector and brand ambassador, her expertise and style have been featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Interestingly, her path to reality fame almost began elsewhere; she was originally offered a contract for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2014 but withdrew due to family bereavement and pressures.
When recently asked if she would ever join the Housewives franchise now, Chiu offered a witty deflection, stating it 'requires a whole other set of balls.' Based on the success of her latest dazzling venture, it seems Christine Chiu possesses all the requisite talent to command the spotlight, with or without a Netflix camera crew.
