Happy birthday! Chloé Zhao turns 43 today

Chloé Zhao is celebrating her 43rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed directors of her generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 43rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Zhao, a cultural icon

Born Zhao Ting in Beijing on March 31, 1982, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Zhao's not just a great director, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Chloé hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Chloé Zhao as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 43.

Happy Birthday, Chloé, you're the best!

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