Will Smith Celebrates Jackie Chan's 70th Birthday With Throwback Pics From The Karate Kid Shoot

Chan Kong-sang, or Jackie Chan, is a Hong Kong director, actor, martial artist, writer, producer and stuntman. The actor we have all grown up watching is famous for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style, innovative stunts and coming timing. Having been in the industry since 1960, Jackie Chan has worked in more than 150 films. He is famous for his innovative stunts and is also considered one of the most influential action film stars of all time. Jackie Chan is celebrating a major milestone! The legendary actor turned 70 on April 7 and celebrities are leaving no stone unturned in celebrating his legacy on his 70th birthday.

Hollywood actor Will Smith also took to social media to celebrate the actor’s birthday and shared invaluable pictures from the sets of his son Jaden Smith’s movie with Chan. We are talking about the 2010 release The Karate Kid. Will Smith thanked Jackie Chan for helping to raise his son Jaden and giving their family a lifetime of memories, Smith penned a long note. “Happy 70th (wow) Birthday to My Guy @jackiechan!! In addition to making some of my FAVORITE movies of all time, creating some of the CRAZIEST moments that have ever been captured on film – I thank you most for helpin’ to raise Jaden. Our time with you in Beijing during the Karate Kid left an eternal impact on our entire family. We wish you the deepest Love & Revelation on your next trip around the sun.”

Many fans got emotional seeing their hero getting old and took to the comment section. “Jackie Chan getting older is not sitting well with me “. Another said, “Well , this picture made me flew Back to my childhood for a moment”.

Jackie Chan marked this milestone with a touching Instagram post, reflecting on his decades-long career. “Even before today, many friends have been reminding me: “Jackie, it’s going to be your 70th birthday!” Every time I hear this number, my heart would stop for a second – l’m 70 years old already?” his post began. “After recovering from the shock, the second thing that would come to my mind is a saying that my big brother, Sammo Hung once said: “being able to grow old is a fortunate thing.” Especially for us stunt people, we don’t know how lucky we are to be able to grow old.”

The post featured photos of Chan during his career, which he says brings back happy memories.