Coming from very humble beginnings, Jackie Chan would go on to turn his luck around through sheer hard work and talent, as he went on to cement himself as a global icon in the movie landscape. At present, the Rush Hour actor has a net worth of around $400 million, thanks to his decades-long dominance in the film industry, especially the action realm.
Although the actor is past his prime and no longer indulges himself in jaw-dropping stunt sequences like he used to do in a regular during his heyday, this hasn’t stopped him from making huge paychecks.
Jackie Chan made a staggering $40M when the World was in lockdown
Even though the whole entertainment industry was kind of struggling after the Covid outbreak in 2020, it didn’t hamper the Hong Kong legend’s earnings. During the height of the pandemic, Jackie Chan added another $40 million to his staggering net worth, despite being involved in only two movies, Vanguard and All U Need Is Love. This staggering amount is not only a result of Chan’s expertise in showbiz, as the actor also made a big name in the music industry through albums, including I Am Me, and he also owns many movie theatres across China.
Following the fact that Chan is one of the most famous celebrities, it’s no surprise that even when the World was in lockdown, his income didn’t have to endure any severe cuts. However, despite being one of the most celebrated and richest actors of our time, he has no intention of leaving his enormous wealth behind for his kids.
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Jackie Chan explained his reasoning behind the decision to donate all of his wealth
Apart from crafting entertaining flicks for his fans, another thing that Jackie Chan loves is helping people in need, as he claimed he will be donating his entire wealth to charitable causes in the future. On asked why his son will not be getting any inheritance, Chan clarified that he expects his son to make his future on his own, and if he’s not capable “then he will just be wasting my money.” Chan said,
“When I was a child, I was very poor and wanted everything. So when I got money I began buying things. Now I want to give away everything. When I give somebody something and see their face, it just makes me so happy.”
This isn’t the only time the actor has expressed his desire to donate all of his wealth, as he admitted that making money has been easy for him, and he wants to keep giving it away to the ones in need.
Source: Forbes
