Happy birthday! Xu Jinglei turns 52 today

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The iconic and legendary actress turns 52 on Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026.
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Xu Jinglei is celebrating her 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Xu Jinglei (Go Lala Go!, The Warlords, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Xu, a cultural icon

Born in Beijing on April 16, 1974, Xu Jinglei's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Chinese history. Xu's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Jinglei hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Xu Jinglei as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Jinglei, you're the best!

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