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LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: Jackie Chan attends the UK Film Premiere of The Karate Kid at Odeon Leicester Square on July 15, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: Jackie Chan attends the UK Film Premiere of The Karate Kid at Odeon Leicester Square on July 15, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Jackie Chan is the living embodiment of success. Starting from a very mediocre family, he now is a global heartthrob with a net worth of $400 million. Hailing from a humble household, it was never easy for him to make ends meet. Even though he made $35 a day as a martial artist, he would spend thrice on gambling. Even after becoming the Hollywood actor that he is today, Chan used to have a habit of overspending.
The millionaire actor once revealed how his bizarre spending habits turned some heads. In his 2015 autobiography, the action-comedy actor registered several such facts about himself. And there he shared how he used to buy in bulk, regardless of the needs. Let’s scroll down to know more about his habits.
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Jackie Chan led a luxurious life after being successful
As per his memoir, Never Grow Up, Chan wasn’t born with a silver spoon. In fact, with a meager family income they led a very austere life. Perhaps that is the reason behind his splurging spree after becoming a Hollywood superstar. Notably, he used to buy things in massive amounts, regardless of when and where to use them.

However, while sharing several anecdotes about his luxuries, Chan once opened up about how he once bought costly flashlights in America. “While shopping in America, I bought $6,000 worth of flashlights in one go, and everyone looked at me like I was insane.” He further shared, “At the time, no one in America had any idea who I was. They probably thought I was just a rich Asian weirdo.”
However, this was not the first time. He once bought 1200 antique China teacups after being inspired by a friend. Although his luxurious shopping was not limited to himself; Chan used to gift others just as lavishly.
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Jackie Chan and his kind gestures
While logging every nook and cranny of his life in his book, the Rush Hour actor capped off that once he bought watches for everyone from his stunt team. The action-comedy hero visited Albert Yeung?s watch emporium with his team and randomly picked up watches that summed up to $580,000.

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SANYA, CHINA – DECEMBER 12: Actor Jackie Chan arrives at the red carpet during the closing ceremony of the 3rd Hainan Island International Film Festival at Haitang Square on December 12, 2020 in Sanya, Hainan Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
Each watch for the stunt team was worth $20,000 which made them happy. Although he bought seven watches for himself, to wear each day of the week.
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His overspending and luxurious habits led him to build a feeling of security about himself, after lacking the same all through his childhood. He soon realized how his habits needed to change for the better, and the rest has been history.? What do you think about Chan’s penchant for overspending? Let us know.
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