These celebrities were born in the Year of the Dragon

2024 is the Year of the Dragon, and this zodiac year is considered the luckiest and most prosperous out of the twelve Chinese zodiacs. According to Chinese culture, anyone born in the year of the dragon is believed to be born for good fortune and greatness.

Do you think this is the case for these celebrities? Here are some celebrities who were born under this lucky zodiac!

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Known to be synonymous with the image and symbolism of the dragon and with the word 'Dragon' in his stage name for Chinese audiences, Bruce Lee is one of the most well-known entertainment icons, despite having passed away. He was born during the year of the Metal Dragon!

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Rihanna was born in the year of the Earth Dragon and has been named one of Time magazine's most influential people in the world. Perhaps this aided not only her music career but also her makeup and fashion ventures, which have grown to be such a huge success!

Also a successful entertainer in his own right and father of Rihanna’s two children, rapper A$AP Rocky was also born in the year of the Earth Dragon. The two are indeed a power couple, with two earth dragons joining forces!

Latin pop queen Shakira has been rocking the world with her fiery hip shaking tunes and also for her fiery musical comeback, which was directed at her cheating ex! It's no surprise that she was born in the year of the Fire Dragon.

Actor Keanu Reeves, known for his down-to-earth and charming personality, is undoubtedly one of today's most recognisable and lovable celebrities! He was born during the year of the Wood Dragon.

Born in the year of the Earth Dragon, actor Park Seo-joon holds a firm reign in South Korea’s acting scene but is also already making waves in Hollywood with having recently made his debut in ‘The Marvels’!

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Despite the scandals he has been involved in, fellow Earth Dragon and K-pop king G-Dragon remains one of the most well-known figures in K-entertainment today. However, the star always comes out on top, and he has recently risen like a dragon after clearing his name in his latest drug scandal.

Siren of Hong Kong cinema in the 80s, actress Maggie Cheung was born in the year of the Wood Dragon. Despite having taken a hiatus from the entertainment industry in 2013, she’s back in action with an ad for Olay in September 2023, reports Malay Mail.

Daughter of American comedian Will Smith, Willow Smith has made a name for herself in her own right as a singer with hits such as ‘Whip My Hair’ and the Tik-tok famous ‘Wait a Minute!’. She is a Metal Dragon.

Best known for his hits ‘S*xbomb’, ‘Green, Green Grass of Home’ and others, music icon Tom Jones endures and continues to be one of the most iconic names in music today! Tom Jones was born in the year of the Metal Dragon.

Wife of the departed rock icon Kurt Cobain and a grunce icon herself, Courtney Love was born in the year of the Wood Dragon. Courtney Love has been making her comeback to the industry as of late, as Deadline reports a film starring her is in the works!

Chinese actor Chen Kun is best known for his work on the film ‘Painted Skin’ and for ‘Mojin: The Lost Legend’. He was born in the year of the Fire Dragon and remains one of China’s top actors to this day!

'Friends' was undoubtedly the pivotal work that catapulted Courteney Cox to international fame. Nowadays, the actress is also known for her work on the 'Scream' series. She was born during the year of the Wood Dragon.

Ryan Reynolds is a Fire Dragon, and it’s evident in not just his comical and infectious personality but also in his acting works such as ‘Deadpool’, ‘Free Guy’ and the latest, ‘Bullet Train’!

Despite being mysteriously 'erased' from Chinese entertainment in 2021, according to Business Insider, Zhao Wei remains one of China's best and most memorable actresses, as well as one of the country's 'Four Dan Actresses'. She was born during the year of the Fire Dragon.

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