Jet Li
Awards & Honours
15
Awards Won
7
Honours
6
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Jet Li's influence extends far beyond box office numbers. He was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2010, a rare honor for an action star. He topped Forbes China's Richest Stars list in 2004 and appeared multiple times on the Forbes China Celebrity 100. His film Hero held the Guinness World Record for most expensive Chinese film at the time of release. Li's One Foundation became the first private charitable fundraising organization in China, raising over $100 million for disaster relief. His co-created wellness platform Taiji Zen has reached millions, blending tai chi and meditation. These achievements reflect a career built on discipline, philanthropy, and cultural impact.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the world's 100 most influential people in the Heroes & Icons category.
Forbes China's Richest Stars #1
Ranked first on Forbes' list of China's richest celebrities.
Forbes China Celebrity 100
Appeared multiple times; ranked #1 in 2004, #5 in 2005, #8 in 2006, #12 in 2007, #15 in 2008, #20 in 2010.
Guinness World Record: Most expensive Chinese film
Hero held the record for most expensive Chinese film at the time of release.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honored for his contributions to Chinese cinema.
One Foundation
China's first private charitable fundraising organization, focusing on disaster relief and children's welfare.
Taiji Zen
Online wellness program combining tai chi and meditation.
Rankings & Lists
Forbes China Celebrity 100
Forbes China Celebrity 100
Forbes China Celebrity 100
Forbes China Celebrity 100
Forbes China Celebrity 100
Forbes China Celebrity 100
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
May 2010
The 2010 TIME 100: Heroes & Icons
Forbes China
2004
China's Richest Stars
Forbes China
2005
Forbes China
2006
People Magazine
1998
Sexiest Man Alive
Records & Feats
Five consecutive national wushu championships
Won the all-around national wushu championship five years in a row from 1974 to 1979, a record that still stands.
First Chinese actor to top Forbes China's Richest Stars
Ranked #1 on Forbes' list of China's richest celebrities in 2004, the first actor to achieve this.
Most expensive Chinese film at release
Hero held the Guinness World Record for the most expensive Chinese film at the time of its release in 2002.