Jet Li, a name, a legend. More than 60 years of life has been full of ups and downs, and now, his figure has caused a sensation again. used to be a kung fu superstar, but now he is old and old, and compared with the old style, it is embarrassing.
Recently, a group of Jet Li's family of three in a Nepalese monastery has been circulating on the Internet. He wears a peaked cap and a red turban, and his appearance is old, and he seems to be far from his heroic appearance in the past. After taking off the cap, his aging was even more pronounced, his face was full of age spots, his skin was saggy, and the folds of his forehead were clearly visible. For long-time fans who have regarded him as an idol for years, this state of affairs is unbelievable.
Jet Li, the same age as Donnie Yen, is nine years younger than Jackie Chan. However, compared to Donnie Yen, he looks older, especially among those who practice martial arts, and he is at a disadvantage. He was once known as the "King of the Three Worlds of Martial Arts", but now he has ended up like this, which is really embarrassing.
What's even more touching is that Jet Li seems to have completely withdrawn from the entertainment industry, only occasionally appearing in the public eye, publishing a book, donating a sum of money, and living an isolated life. It is rumored that he believes in Buddhism, perhaps because he feels guilty for betraying Huang Qiuyan. And the love entanglement about him is even more confusing. He claimed to have deep affection for Huang Qiuyan, but he was moved by meeting Li Zhi, and finally chose Li Zhi, this emotional entanglement is incomprehensible, and there are different opinions.
However, looking back on Jet Li's glorious moments in the entertainment industry in his early years, it still makes people sigh. He was only 17 years old when he first filmed "Shaolin Temple", and it took two years of hard work to complete the film. After the film was released in China, it set off a huge sensation and became famous in one fell swoop. The light of Jet Li's youth was like a meteor across the sky, leaving an indelible mark.
There are three reasons why "Shaolin Temple" can cause such a big response: first, the leading actors are all martial arts masters, and even the heroine Bai Wufang has also practiced martial arts; second, the behind-the-scenes team is from Hong Kong, which brings freshness to mainland audiences; The third is that this is the first special sports film in the mainland, which has triggered a "martial arts fever".
The film caused a sensation across the country, grossing 161 million at the box office, becoming a box office myth at the time. And Jet Li has also stepped on the peak of his career and has become an idol in the hearts of countless people. However, in this kung fu craze, he chose to quit, thinking that he was the best person and missed one opportunity after another.
The influence of Shaolin Temple does not stop there, it also sets off a kung fu boom for more than ten years, and its influence is far-reaching. Many young people were influenced by this film and abandoned their hometown to go to Shaolin Temple to learn martial arts. Some people choose to go to Songshan, while others study at the nearby martial arts hall, and "Shaolin boxing" rises. There is even an eight-year-old boy who insisted on going to Songshan to practice martial arts because of ** "Shaolin Temple", showing the far-reaching impact of the film.
However, as time passed, Jet Li's glorious era faded away. Although he has done a lot of philanthropy and tried to save his reputation, compared with Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen, his fame is not as good as before. Jet Li in his later years, full of controversy and rumors, was a once-brilliant kung fu superstar, but now he has become the embodiment of regret in his later years.
Jet Li's era may be over, but his shining light will always shine. Whether it is the heroic appearance of his youth or the bitter regrets of his later years, it has become an indelible mark in the history of entertainment. He is a great actor and a witness to a legend, and his story will always be remembered in people's hearts.
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