As Jackie Chan celebrated his 70th birthday recently, he took a moment to address the concerns expressed by fans regarding his aging appearance.
After a photo of Chan with gray hair circulated online, prompting worries about his health, the legendary actor reassured everyone through a heartfelt message on social media.
Acknowledging the reactions to his latest look, Chan explained that his current appearance is for a character he is portraying in an upcoming movie, which requires him to have white hair and a beard.
“I want to let everyone know, don’t worry!” Chan assured his fans. “It’s just a character appearance for my latest movie.”
Chan, known for his daring stunts and versatile roles, emphasized his willingness to take on new challenges for his films, whether they involve difficult stunts or transformative character appearances.
Reflecting on turning 70, Chan expressed gratitude for reaching this milestone, echoing the sentiments of his colleague Sammo Hung who remarked, “Being able to grow old is a fortunate thing.”
With a career spanning 62 years in the entertainment industry, Chan shared fond memories from various film sets and expressed his love for filmmaking and his audience.
As he concluded his message, Chan thanked everyone for their birthday wishes and wished for everyone’s happiness and good health.
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