Happy birthday! Zhou Xun turns 50 today

By Lori Macatee
Beijing
Last updated on October 18, 2024

The iconic and legendary actress turns 50 on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

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Zhou Xun is celebrating her 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-singer Zhou Xun (Cloud Atlas, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Zhou, a cultural icon

Born Zhou Xun in Quzhou on October 18, 1974, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Chinese history. Zhou'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 Xun hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Zhou Xun as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Xun, you're the best!