Actress Michelle Yeoh Celebrates 63rd Birthday With Limited Edition Labubu Doll & Labubu Cakes
Michelle Yeoh (楊紫瓊) is the latest celebrity to jump on the bandwagon. To celebrate the first birthday of Jia Jia and De De, the first giant pandas born in Hong Kong, Labubu released a limited-edition figure featuring a green Labubu cradling the twins. Although the figure isn't yet available on the market, it has already become a must-have collectable and has been gifted to many other celebrities to promote Hong Kong culture.
Earlier this week, the Academy Award-winning actress marked her 63rd birthday with a playful Instagram post. In the photo, she joyfully held the limited-edition Labubu while celebrating with the cast of the highly anticipated 'Wicked' film at the iconic Hollywood Bowl.
Then, yesterday on 7th August (Thursday), Yeoh surprised fans again. This time, she shared a personalised drawing sent to her by Labubu's creator, Kasing Lung (龍家昇) himself. The heartfelt illustration came with warm birthday wishes, adding a personal touch to her celebrations.
The birthday celebrations continued with a cosy gathering hosted by close friends. Two oversized Labubu head cakes took centre stage, marking a fun and fitting tribute to the character that featured throughout her birthday week. The atmosphere buzzed with laughter and joy and showed just how much the toy had become a symbol of celebration and connection for everyone present.
Between the limited-edition figure, the personalised artwork, and the themed party, Labubu clearly played a key role in Yeoh's birthday celebrations. Whether as a nod to Hong Kong's cultural moments or simply a charming addition, the toy helped make her 63rd birthday truly memorable. It blended playful fandom with meaningful cultural pride. This highlighted how a beloved collectable can bring people together in unexpected ways.
Here is Michelle's post with the Labubu:
Source: The Star, Instagram
Zaima Humaira contributed to this article
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