A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Jackie Chan.
Jackie Chan, born Fang Shilong, is a highly influential Hong Kong martial artist, actor, and filmmaker. Renowned for his unique blend of slapstick comedy, acrobatic fighting sequences, and exceptional stunt work (often performed by himself), Chan has become a global icon in cinema. His career extends over six decades, and his films have collectively grossed over $5.8 billion worldwide, solidifying his status as one of the most recognizable and impactful martial artists in film history.
News covers Jackie Chan's career, Lucy Liu's Western movie Shanghai Noon flop with Chan, and his son Jaycee Chan's career derailment. Jaycee's current whereabouts are also discussed, revealing details about the 'nepo baby' offspring.
During a news conference in Shanghai on 28 March 2004, Jackie Chan called the 2004 Taiwanese presidential election "the biggest joke in the world".
In June 2008, Jackie Chan was separated from protesters shouting "Jackie Chan, get out" when he arrived at Taipei airport, following his comments on Taiwan.
In 2008, Jackie Chan spoke out against demonstrators who disrupted the torch relay for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, warning "publicity seekers" to "not get anywhere near" him.
On 18 April 2009, Jackie Chan questioned whether broad freedom is a good thing, suggesting that Chinese people need to be controlled, which prompted angry responses.
In December 2012, Jackie Chan criticized Hong Kong as a "city of protest", suggesting that demonstrators' rights should be limited, and stated that the United States was the "most corrupt" country.
In 2014, Jackie Chan's son, Jaycee, was arrested for cannabis use, leading Jackie Chan to express anger, shock, heartbreak, and shame.
In April 2016, Jackie Chan was named in the Panama Papers for having up to six different offshore accounts, likely for tax shelters.
In 2016, the failure of the fitness chain California Fitness was attributed to the Jackie Chan curse.
In 2019, Jackie Chan criticized Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests and supported the National People's Congress decision on Hong Kong national security legislation.
By 2021, Jackie Chan expressed his desire to join the Chinese Communist Party, contrasting his earlier pro-democratic stance.
In 2021, Evergrande Group suffered major losses following Jackie Chan's promotion of Evergrande Spring brand bottled water, further invoking the Jackie Chan curse.
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