Plenty of iconic things turned 50 this year. SNL’s 50th Season was celebrated on the 2025 TV schedule. Jaw's 50th anniversary was late last month. Oh, also, just yesterday, The White Stripes frontman, Jack White, hit the big 5-0. And while I’m low-key reeling in disbelief at the talented musician’s age, his gift is equally as jarring. His wife, Olivia Jean, got him his first (as in first-ever) cell phone, and I really don’t know which piece of information is more surprising to me.
While fellow birthday twin Tom Hanks literally jumped into his celebrations, White seemed to take his usual cool, low-key stance when it came to festivities. The big surprise first cellular device fact, and the actual present were commemorated by a post on Instagram. He explained why he finally okayed the piece of tech to come into his life, and accompanied it with a small collection of pictures of him with the gift, all provided by Jean. Check the oddly stylish mini photoshoot below:
