Martial arts icon, Jackie Chan attained paramount success in the film industry that resulted in his $400 million fortune. Although, he doesn’t intend to give it all away to his son, or even drain it into lavish habits. Chan is a dedicated humanitarian and has established numerous foundations. The Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation and Dragon’s Heart Charity are some, to name a few. However, he often faced difficulty influencing charitable work to his fans and fellows.
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In his biography, Never Grow Up, the actor once revealed how prejudiced and biased the media was towards him. He regretted the media not utilizing its potential for good causes. While he strived to spotlight the lives and sufferings of the underprivileged, the focus remained on his personal life and gossip.
Jackie Chan spills the truth about media influences
According to the book, despite the 68-year-old star’s grand efforts to help the needy, he often felt helpless himself. He was utterly passionate about donating and encouraged his wealthy friends to do the same. And they did. However, the media’s antics often dispirited him. “celebrity gossip always takes up much more space than anything about charity,” he said.
Furthermore, Chan revealed that at times when he took the opportunity to promote his charity, the media would tag it as “boring” or “just for show.” Thus, he had “to beg people to care about those in need,” every time he launched a new foundation for the cause. The icon wondered how things would turn out if the media would prioritize crucial issues. “Money isn’t important, but doing and leaving something good behind in the world is,” the Rush Hour actor stated.
Moreover, he added, “I really wish the media would spend more energy on concern for others, on poor, remote areas, on regions with unfavorable living environments.” Chan confessed that during times of controversies and scandals, the media wouldn’t leave his side calling for interviews, but when for charity, no one batted an eye. Similarly, he once made a heart-wrenching confession about the poor children’s reality.
Jackie Chan once disclosed his outlook on the greatest challenges in the world
Talking to Look To The Stars in 2007, the actor shared his aspiration to minimize the suffering of underprivileged children in the world. When asked about the greatest challenge to exist in the world, he promptly replied, “The suffering of children. There is just no problem that is bigger than that.”
Regardless of his busy work schedule, Chan always managed to squeeze in time for charity. His humanitarian efforts are noteworthy. He serves as a UNICEF ambassador since he rose to fame and has also established the ‘Build A School For A Dollar’ campaign. “When you see children hungry or sick, your heart just breaks. I have never seen anything worse in my whole life,” he claimed.
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A stern man of unbending principles with a perfectly kind heart. A true inspiration for the world. No wonder Jackie Chan’s fans worship him as an idol. What did you think of these revelations? Let us know in the comments.
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