Chow's also well-known for her involvement with charities. In 2004, Chow published a book, telling the various pleasures she had raising her cats. The proceeds from the book were donated to charities.

Her more than ten-year relationship with boyfriend Joe Nieh finally came to a satisfying end when Nieh popped 'the question' at Vivian Chow's comeback concert in 2006. The two tied the knot on January 6th this year.

At the invitation of Director Ann Hui, Vivian Chow is now playing against Hong Kong's Sandra Ng in a lesbian love story. Though she hadn't played a role for thirteen years, Chow is confident that an intriguing script and the talent of Director Ann Hui will bring out the best in her.