Jackie Chan
Friends and colleagues congratulate you on your 70th birthday
Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith at the premiere of “Karate Kid” in 2010.
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Hollywood action legend Jackie Chan recently celebrated his 70th birthday. The “Rush Hour” star appears thoughtful on Instagram.
Action star Jackie Chan (70) has reason to celebrate: On Sunday, April 7th, the actor, film producer and stuntman turned 70 years old. In an Instagram post, the screen legend is thoughtful on his special day and reminds us that it is not natural for stuntmen to “grow old”.
Even before his big birthday, friends had reminded him every time: “Jackie, it’s almost your 70th birthday,” the “Karate Kid” and “Rush Hour” star begins his post, which shows Chan in different phases of his 62-year-old life. year-long career in the film industry. Every time the actor heard the number, his “heart stopped beating for a second.” But after this little shock, Chan kept reminding himself of the words of his “big brother Sammo Hung”: “Being able to grow old is a fortunate circumstance” – and not a given for stuntmen like him, the action star continues.
Fans worried about the Material Arts legend’s health
“I’ve been in the entertainment industry for 62 years and I cherish every moment because I’m lucky enough to still be filming today,” Chan continued in his birthday post. The Hong Kong-born actor made his Hollywood breakthrough in 1998 with the action comedy “Rush Hour.” Other blockbusters followed, which often pushed the 70-year-old to his limits: broken bones, lacerations, etc. were not uncommon.
Only recently fans and friends expressed concern about the Material Arts legend’s health. But the actor gives the all-clear: “Don’t worry! It’s just the look of a character for my latest film. The character requires me to have white hair and a white beard and look old.”
Will Smith congratulates in an Instagram post
Jackie Chan’s contribution includes numerous congratulations, including from “Jackass” actor Johnny Knoxville (53). There are also very special congratulations from Hollywood star Will Smith (55), the “Rush Hour” star with an Instagram post congratulates.
“Happy 70th (wow) birthday my boy,” Smith writes, sharing photos of him, Chan and Smith’s youngest son Jaden, 25, on the set of 2010’s “Karate Kid.” In his post, Smith thanks Chan for not only helping him make one of his “favorite movies of all time,” but also for helping him “raise Jaden.” “Our time with you in Beijing during Karate Kid has forever impacted our entire family. We wish you lots of love and revelation on your next journey around the sun,” said the actor.
Actor Jackie Chan will also be seen again in the latest “Karate Kid” film, together with the original “Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio (62).