Jaden Smith Touchingly Congratulated Jackie Chan: 'You Changed My Life!' 0 9

Jaden Smith, the son of the famous Will Smith, addressed a touching message to the legendary Jackie Chan in honor of his 72nd birthday. Their deep friendship and mutual affection began many years ago when 11-year-old Jaden starred alongside Chan in the iconic film 'The Karate Kid.' In his emotional blog, Jaden wrote: "I love you. You changed my life and taught me things I will never forget. Without you, I could never be who I am. You are a legend, an icon, and a leader. Happy birthday! See you soon!"

Not only Jaden, but also his star father, Will Smith, feels sincere gratitude towards Jackie Chan. Earlier, Will publicly expressed his appreciation to his colleague for the invaluable "help in raising" his son, highlighting the special bond between the actors.

Jaden's Multifaceted Talent

The past year marked new heights for 27-year-old Jaden: he became the first creative director of the men's shoe line Christian Louboutin. Under his attentive guidance, four collections will be released annually, including shoes, accessories, and leather goods. Back in 2012, Jaden, along with his sister Willow, founded his own streetwear brand MSFTSrep, and later was chosen as an ambassador for the popular sneaker brand New Balance. In addition to his impressive successes in acting and modeling, Jaden Smith is also known as a talented rap artist. His discography already includes three studio albums, sixteen tracks, and twenty-eight music videos. He has collaborated with stars like Justin Bieber and has repeatedly made it onto the prestigious Billboard charts.

Tough Times for Will Smith

While Jaden's career is rapidly progressing, his father, 57-year-old Will Smith, has not been faring as well lately. Earlier this year, the actor found himself at the center of a high-profile scandal when a member of his touring team made serious allegations of sexual harassment.