The stars are out in Milan to catch the best athletes around the world compete against one another while representing their countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Many celebrities and athletes have made their way to Italy as spectators for the athletic winter spectacle including the likes of rapper and honorary Team USA coach Snoop Dogg, Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Simone Biles, fashion icon Vera Wang and YouTube influencer turned boxer Jake Paul, who celebrated his fiancée’s speed skating gold medal.
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The latest celebrity sighting from the live broadcast was Jackie Chan, who was seen in the crowd tuning in to the figure skating gala.
The crowd cheered Chan, who held two panda plush toys in his arms, as he gave an interview.
He appeared to be there in support of Mikhail Shaidorov, who had performed a “Kung Fu Panda” routine. Chan is in the animated movies as Master Monkey.
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Yuma Kagiyama of Team Japan competes in Men’s Single Skating – Short Program on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 7, 2026 in Milan, Italy. Kagiyama pulled off a stunning routine that received 108.67 points, placing first in the event.
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Yuma Kagiyama of Team Japan competes in Men’s Single Skating – Short Program on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 7, 2026 in Milan, Italy. Kagiyama pulled off a stunning routine that received 108.67 points, placing first in the event.
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Kira Kimura of Team Japan reacts during run three of the Men’s Snowboard Big Air Final on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Livigno Snow Park on February 07, 2026 in Livigno, Italy.
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Dane Menzies of Team New Zealand reacts during run three of the Men’s Snowboard Big Air Final on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Livigno Snow Park on February 07, 2026 in Livigno, Italy.
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Gold medalist Frida Karlsson of Team Sweden and Silver medalist Ebba Andersson of Team Sweden embrace after competing in the Women’s 10km + 10km Skiathlon on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium on February 7, 2026 in Val di Fiemme, Italy.
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Silje Opseth of Team Norway reacts after landing her jump in the first round for Women’s Normal Hill Individual on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium on February 7, 2026 in Val di Fiemme, Italy.
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Kira Kimura of Team Japan reacts during run three of the Men’s Snowboard Big Air Final on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Livigno Snow Park on February 07, 2026 in Livigno, Italy.
Who is Jackie Chan?
Chan is a global icon known for being a filmmaker, actor, martial artist, and his fighting style, as well as being a stuntman who famously completes his own stunts in movies.
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He’s appeared in over 100 films, including his first break into Hollywood with the film “Role “Rumble in the Bronx.” But he arguably became a cultural icon following the “Rush Hour” series, thanks to his comedic timing with Chris Tucker.
Chan also had an animated series from 2000 to 2005 on Cartoon Network and Kids’ WB called “Jackie Chan Adventures.”
Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan greets Jackie Chan after performing in the figure skating exhibition gala during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on Feb 21, 2026.
How old is Jackie Chan?
Chan was born as Chan Kong-sang on April 7, 1954. He is 71.
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Where is Jackie Chan from?
Chan is from Hong Kong.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jackie Chan greets ‘Kung Fu Panda’ skater at figure skating gala