After starring in several hit movies in Hollywood, Jackie Chan became a legend almost overnight. And by doing that, he made loads of fans who would do anything just to get a glimpse of the actor. However, this over-pouring of emotions from fans has led to several bizarre situations involving the martial arts icon’s fans. A fan once visited him from the Philippines and even followed him from Hong Kong to America. Though this is not the only case.
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A celebrity is indeed nothing without his fans. But what happens if he feels too intimidated by them? Chan logged some incidents where he felt overwhelmed by the love of his fandom. While some wanted him to spend a moment with him, others made strange demands.
Jackie Chan and his unconventional fandom
In his autobiography ‘Never Grow Up’, Jackie Chan dedicated a chapter to his fans. As an astounding actor who projected his kung fu skills with his unique sense of humor, Chan amassed a crazy fanbase. There were some who would travel a long distance to meet him or get his autograph. Then there were some who would go a little further for their favorite.
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While addressing the latter, the Shanghai Noon actor once talked about getting unusual messages while living in a hotel in an alien city. He used to get flowers and letters, as Chan shared, “Anywhere I go in the world, I always find flowers and cards at my hotel room door. All sorts of things, funny and adorable.” But among them used to be some peculiar messages as the actor added, “Some say, ?I?ll wait for you in Room XX, I don?t need anything else from you, but I want to have your baby. Don?t worry, I won?t tell anyone.?
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Although celebrities always feel that it’s the prerogative to engage with fans, in Chan’s case, he received some weird and often uncomfortable requests.
The Hollywood icon felt overburdened
Despite being a humble person who got additional fame for his fortitude, Chan used to lose his calm due to the bizarre activities of his fans. Life as fans’ favorite can look like a perfect one, but just as Chan discovered, it is not. He recalled how his fans chased him no matter where he went.
In fact, the actor didn’t feel free to go anywhere in public with his family. Because, even if he was at a dinner party with his close ones, Chan used to get admirers strolling around to get a picture with him.
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It’s the fan’s attention that he once wanted more than anything, but now it has become something that the actor wants to get rid of. What do you think about his fandom?
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