Jackie Chan Responds to Aging Concerns on His 70th Birthday Following Fans’ Surprise at His Appearance
Renowned global icon Jackie Chan marked his 70th birthday on April 7 with a special and rare personal post on social media, aiming to address concerns over recent photos that depicted him appearing older than his age.
Taking to Instagram, the Hong Kong action legend shared reflections on aging alongside multiple throwback pictures of himself. Approximately a month ago, photos surfaced on social media showing Chan with grey hair and facial hair at an event in China, sparking speculations about his health.
Jackie Chan Responds to Aging Concerns on His 70th Birthday
In his Instagram post, Chan pondered on the milestone of turning 70, expressing disbelief and stating, “Every time I hear this number, my heart would stop for a second – l’m 70 years old already?” He also shared wisdom from his elder brother, Sammo Hung, about the privilege of growing old, particularly for stunt performers like themselves.
Responding to critics of his appearance, Chan clarified that his aged look was for a role in an upcoming American martial arts film, “Karate Kid,” and reassured fans of his well-being. He emphasized his commitment to trying new things for his roles, whether it be challenging stunts or transformative character appearances.
Reflecting on his illustrious 62-year career in the entertainment industry, Chan expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue filming and shared cherished memories from his journey. He concluded his post by thanking fans and supporters for their birthday wishes and wished everyone happiness and good health.