2-6-2023 Action star Jet Li, 60, has recently sparked discussions among netizens about his health and aging. When he appeared in a video for a brand, fans observed that he looked noticeably thin and frail, with sunken cheeks, wrinkles, and protruding eyes.
These observations led to speculation among netizens that his hyperthyroidism, a condition he has previously spoken about, may have relapsed. Some netizens even compared his appearance to that of an 80-year-old grandpa or Taiwanese comedian-host Jacky Wu.
Interestingly, one netizen made a comment suggesting that they were no longer interested in Jet Li because he is a foreigner, alluding to his decision to become a Singaporean citizen in 2009. This decision was reportedly motivated by his preference for the Singapore education system for his two daughters, Jane, 23, and Jada, 20, whom he shares with his second wife, former actress Nina Li Chi.
Insiders from the entertainment industry analyzed that Jet Li’s physically demanding career as an action star may have contributed to the acceleration of his aging process. Trauma to the body during his younger days filming intense action scenes could have taken a toll on his health.
In December 2022, during a livestream to congratulate producer Tiffany Chen, Jet Li’s face appeared stiff, swollen, and his neck seemed unusually thick with visible veins. Netizens expressed concern, fearing that his previous health condition had resurfaced.
It is worth noting that in 2018, a picture of Jet Li circulated on the internet, where he appeared much older with wrinkles and white hair. However, he clarified at the time that the aging appearance was primarily due to lighting and camera angles.
