The latest image of the male actor quickly spread on social networks, leading to many discussions surrounding his appearance and health status.
Compared to the stylish image in the movie "Mermaid", where he plays a master with a cold aura, Jet Li's current appearance is clearly older. His face reveals many signs of aging, his skin is no longer smooth, and his eyes are less sharp, causing many viewers to express regret for a "martial arts monument" that was once associated with a strong image.
Previously, in August 2025, Jet Li underwent surgery to remove a benign tumor in his neck. After surgery, he shared that his health condition had stabilized, and at the same time maintained optimism. The actor even humorously called his treatment "going to repair hardware". According to close people, he quickly returned to normal activities and continued to participate in art activities.
The change in appearance is also said to be related to a history of hyperthyroidism that he has had since 2013. This disease and the long treatment process have significantly affected his physical condition, including swelling and facial changes. Although his health has improved, long-term effects are said to be difficult to fully recover.
Notably, before many rumors spreading on social networks about "heart transplants", "blood transplants" and using a type of medicine for immortality to maintain health, Jet Li directly spoke out to deny it.
And the current photos show that the male actor is old, his health is declining, not as young as rumored before.
In an appearance at an event in Taiwan (China), he affirmed that he did not have a serious illness and had never undergone surgery as rumored. The actor also humorously refuted false information by comparing it to "technology organ replacement", showing a frank attitude towards unfounded speculations.
Not only attracting attention for his health, Jet Li also received attention when actively participating in new projects, including both feature films and short films. At the opening ceremony of a recent project, he praised Wu Jing - whom he called "the typical face of Chinese cinema today". The two once collaborated in "The Catman", marking Jet Li's return to the screen after many years of absence.
Although some opinions say that participating in small-scale projects is a step backwards in his career, the actor affirmed that his goal is not fame or revenue. He said that he no longer values "personal dreams", but aims to pass on experience and martial arts spirit to the younger generation. This is also the reason he actively appears in orientation and training projects.
According to revelations from some sources, Jet Li currently maintains a regular lifestyle with a scientific schedule, including practicing Tai Chi and swimming every day. Thanks to that, his physical condition is said to be gradually stabilizing, although his appearance is no longer like his peak.
