Jackie Chan’s Daughter Etta Ng Chok Lam – Has The Father-Daughter Duo Mended Their Relationship?

Jackie Chan is a legendary actor, stuntman, martial artist, and filmmaker popular for his slapstick acrobatic style and innovative stunts, which he mostly performs himself. Having been acting since the 1960s, he is considered one of the most popular and successful film stars of all time.

Ranked among the most influential and recognizable film personalities globally, Jackie’s personal life is also no less than a drama. The actor, who is currently married to Joan Lin, is a proud father of two. One of Chan’s children has been involved in controversies, and she is Etta Ng Chok Lam. So, in this article, let’s learn in detail about Jackie Chan’s daughter, Etta, and see what she is doing now.

Was Born Out Of Wedlock

As mentioned earlier, the Hong Kong martial artist has fathered two kids. Jackie Chan’s son, Jaycee Chan, is his only child with Joan. The couple welcomed him in 1982. Furthermore, the Rush Hour star’s daughter, Etta Ng, was born in January 1999.

Etta is Chan’s kid from his extra-marital affair with the Hong Kong actress and the 1990 Miss Asia winner, Elaine Ng Yi-Lei. Moreover, just like her half-brother, she is also the only child of the couple. It has been reported that her birth turned into a scandal within the media.

Etta Ng Chok Lam’s parents dated in the 1990s but kept most of the details of their relationship under wraps. As a result, nobody knew about their affair until her mom announced about her pregnancy and disclosed the affair in 1999. Likewise, her dad also confirmed about the relationship.

Jackie And Etta’s Nonexistent Relationship

Several sources have stated that after Chan discovered the pregnancy, he cut off contact with Elaine. Later, in his memoir, Never Grow Up, he admitted his regret, saying he screwed up badly. He added that when the news about his affair resulted in a baby, the situation was like a bomb going off. It was not a mistake that could be fixed with a simple sorry.

Furthermore, it has also been reported that Etta Ng did not know her father while growing up and never took his last name. The father-daughter duo has a nonexistent relationship. She told British media in 2015 that he never existed in her life and she would never regard him as a dad. Surprisingly, the pixie-haired beauty revealed that she held no grudge and was not angry with him either. But, she didn’t wish ever to see him.

The estranged relationship between the two has surfaced in the media time and again. In addition, despite Jackie Chan’s reported net worth of $400 million, he reportedly does not support Etta and her mom.

However, it also has been reported that the actor sent $50,052 (S$70,000) to Elaine and their daughter every month. When the mother-daughter pair moved to Shanghai, he gave them $429,009 (S$600,000).

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Is Jackie Chan’s Daughter Married?

In October 2017, Etta made headlines when she came out as a lesbian via an Instagram post. It received an overwhelmingly positive response from her followers that even she was blown away by the support. A year later, she announced her marriage.

Etta Ng tied the knot with a Canadian Instagram influencer, Andi Autumn, on November 8, 2018, in Toronto. She shared the news on her Instagram, putting up a photo of the two donning white dresses. Furthermore, the couple was holding a marriage certificate.

In the caption, Jackie Chan’s little girl stated that love, which is both a strength and weakness, can make a change. She concluded by saying love wins. The pair’s relationship had made headlines time and again.

 

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However, netizens have speculated that the pair’s marriage might be on edge. Several people noticed that Etta had deleted several photographs of her beau from her social media accounts. Likewise, Etta Ng Chok Lam’s wife had done the same. In May 2019, fans thought their relationship was on the rocks after Autumn posted a rant online, where she was asking a person to try to do more in life.

Blamed Her Parents For Her Financial Woes

In April 2018, Etta and her then-girlfriend uploaded a YouTube video stating that they were facing hard times. The former shared how both had been homeless for a month because of homophobic parents. She further added that they slept under a bridge and other things.

Similarly, Etta Ng Chok Lam’s partner mentioned how she had asked all her friends and family for help, but everyone kept sending them to the direction of shelters where they knew they would split up. She added that they were bound to separate if they had to go to government facilities. In addition, no one on Andi’s Facebook listened and responded to her phone calls.

Adding to her wife’s statement, Jackie Chan’s daughter said they went to the police, food banks, LGBT community shelters, and hospital. But as per her, no one cared. The video, viewed by millions of viewers, invited strong words from commenters, asking them to get a job.

The duo’s video surfaced after they were spotted via CCTV footage, where they were seen telling a supermarket cashier in Mandarin to find Lam’s dad. It was also the first time Elaine Ng Yi-Lei’s daughter was spotted since she had filed a missing person’s report months earlier. Furthermore, as per Style, the lovebirds were kicked out of a Mong Kok hostel after failing to pay about $250 in rent.

Etta Has A Complicated Relationship With Her Mom

Along with him, Jackie Chan’s daughter also has a complicated relationship with her mom. Following the aforementioned video, Etta Ng Chok Lam’s mother was unhappy with her accusations. In an interview, Elaine clapped back at Etta’s claims and said the duo should not blame the family for their situation.

The former Miss Asia winner mentioned how many people in Hong Kong still work even after being paid low wages. She even questioned whether anyone with no work should film videos to complain about their parents; and, if so, how many videos like these would appear in a day. Jackie Chan’s baby mama thought it was inappropriate for their daughter to name-drop him.

This was not the first time the mother-daughter duo’s complicated relationship surfaced in the media. In 2017, Etta reported her mama to the police for a domestic incident, which led her to be arrested. Following the arrest, she revealed that they had disputes after she saw a packet of sedatives in Etta’s room, which the latter insisted she had not used. Also, in 2015, police arrested Elain for child abuse.

After filing the complaint, Jackie Chan’s little girl posted on her Facebook that she was leaving for Hong Kong and assured everyone she was alive. Her mother wept at the press conference and asked her to come home. Thankfully, the mother-daughter pair seems to have taken steps to mend their bond at present. The former actress also said their relationship has improved.

Elaine also added that she has learned to keep her temper in check and remains calm whenever speaking to her only child. Both women also ensure they don’t cross each other’s boundaries and know which topics to avoid when speaking.

Let’s hope Etta’s relationship with her dad improves in the coming days as well. While Chan has disclosed about not passing down his fortune to his son, will it be the same case for his estranged daughter? Also, hopefully, Lam will reveal the truth about her marriage. We hope she has pleasant days ahead.

Name Meaning: Etta Ng Chok Lam

The name Etta is of English origin, meaning Ruler of the Home. Ng is a Chinese surname that means yellow, to fall through. The Chinese name Chok means To wish, express good wishes, and pray. Likewise, the name Lam is of Vietnamese origin, which means Forest.

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