According to Sina, at the promotion event for his new film, "Unexpected Family", in Guangzhou, China on 2/1, Jackie Chan stated that the film also serves as an apology to his son. In the past, he was harsh with Jaycee Chan, forcing him to learn things that he himself had not. When Jaycee Chan did not meet Jackie Chan's expectations, he would scold and shame his son. The actor admitted to publicly criticizing his son multiple times at events and in television interviews.

Jackie Chan, 72, promotes a film about family conduct. Photo: Mtime

Jaycee Chan feared Jackie Chan and avoided his father. Through a friend, the actor later realized how much he had hurt his son. The actor recognized that he should not force his children but allow them to develop their strengths freely. Jackie Chan said: "Jaycee is not here now, but I want to publicly apologize to him".

The actor admitted he is not good at expressing affection. He made "Unexpected Family" to encourage audiences to show more love to their family members and to break down barriers within families.

Jaycee was born in 1982 in the US. Jackie Chan was busy filming, so his mother, Joan Lin, was often his sole companion. Before 1999, Jackie Chan would visit the US for a few weeks each year to stay with his wife and son before leaving again. Jaycee once said that even when his father visited the US, he never took him out.

Jackie Chan, Joan Lin, and Jaycee Chan. Photo: QQ

When Jaycee was young, Joan Lin, along with nannies and drivers, instructed him not to tell outsiders that Jackie Chan was his father, as the actor kept his family life secret at the time. Everyone told Jaycee that "if you reveal your father is famous, you will be kidnapped". He once told his father: "I have no memory of you, not even a shadow".

In 2014, Jaycee Chan was arrested for drug use and received a 6-month prison sentence for harboring others using drugs at his home on four occasions. The incident shocked the Chinese entertainment industry because Jackie Chan is an influential actor who also served as China's anti-drug ambassador. On Xinhua in 2015, the actor stated he was shocked and ashamed by his son's actions. He admitted to being "not a good father" due to being preoccupied with work, lacking concern, and often scolding or frowning at his son.

According to Next Apple, over the past 10 years, Jaycee Chan has rarely appeared publicly. In his daily life, he focuses on composing songs and writing music video scripts, awaiting release. In 2024, Jaycee released the music video "In Search For Darkness", which he wrote the music and lyrics for and directed. The work portrays an individual falling into a state of disappointment, regret, and disorientation, gradually accepting and moving through a dark period. The song includes the line: "Life has no absolutes; progress can also involve setbacks, and ultimately, there is regret. I need to strongly accept that nothing is perfect".

Music video "In Search For Darkness". Video: Youtube/Jaycee Chan

Jaycee Chan incorporated many real-life images into the music video, such as photos of his parents, Jackie Chan and Joan Lin, pictures of Jaycee as a child, and images of him holding a press conference to apologize for drug use in 2015. The music video also features a scene where Jaycee looks at his wrist, showing the date 14/8/2014 - the day he was arrested for drug use.

Jackie Chan began acting in 1962, initially specializing in performing dangerous stunts. From the late 1970s, he gained fame with many works, including "Drunken Master", "Project A", "Heart of Dragon", and the "Police Story" series. He is one of the few Chinese actors to achieve success in Hollywood with hit films such as the "Rush Hour" series and "Rumble in the Bronx". Jackie Chan's films are highly praised by experts for their action, comedy, and realistic martial arts scenes. In 2016, Jackie Chan received an honorary Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Nhu Anh (according to Sina)