?You Can?t Afford It?: A Salesgirl Humiliated $400,000,000 Worth Jackie Chan on Looking at an Expensive Item Once

Jackie Chan did not grow up with a silver spoon and put in years of hard work to become who he is now. As a youngster, he faced a lot of challenges while he pursued acting and martial arts and tried to break into an industry dominated by Bruce Lee. To stand out, Chan decided to dabble in action comedy. Another thing that helped him shine was his reputation for performing his own stunts. It was already well-established when he arrived in Hollywood. This new genre and Chan’s daredevilry saw him get work, establish a niche in the film industry, and significantly boost his net worth. It also ensured that he could purchase almost anything he desired. But success didn’t allow the actor to forget an incident from his past.

A time when Chan’s wealth wasn’t $400 million is a period that he remembers well. Chapter 10 of Jackie Chan’s 2015 autobiography detailed an encounter he had with a salesgirl. The actor’s words also conveyed the humiliation he felt upon hearing her comment.

Jackie Chan received a harsh reply after making a general inquiry

Jackie Chan was quite cash-strapped as a fledgling actor and stuntman, as he describes in his autobiography. One of the people he often hung out with at the time was a well-known producer of martial arts films named Lo Wei. The duo shopped at upscale stores where things were priced way above the actor’s budget, due to which he never dared to even lift a finger. However, one day he saw something that tested his resolve and he approached a salesgirl with inquiries about it.

In his autobiography, Jackie Chan recollected the question he asked the salesgirl- “Could I have a look at that?”

It was a general question to which one would expect a single-word answer about the price or for the person to hand over the item to them, but Jackie Chan got a reply that completely stunned him. The salesgirl gave him a nasty stare and said, “It costs a lot; you can?t afford it.”

As Chan’s main goal was to explore the garments, his disappointment was understandable. That comment may have fueled him in his journey to action-comedy superstardom and Hollywood success.

What lavish things does Jackie Chan own now?

Jackie Chan became a household name in the 1990s because of his breakout roles in many blockbuster movies. Among his many films, the Rush Hour trilogy was a major factor in bringing Chan the worldwide fame he so desperately sought. The actor’s ability to seamlessly blend humor and action made him a legend. He earned over a billion dollars at the box office from his films and received an honorary Academy Award in 2016.

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Chan’s global success ensured that he could afford to live a lavish lifestyle. Several news outlets have said that Jackie Chan formerly possessed $14,000,000 worth of high-end properties in the Hong Kong area of Southeast China. His collection of exotic automobiles ranges from a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Mitsubishi 3000GT costing $40,000 to a French-made Bugatti Veyron costing $1,900,000.

A few of the finest yachts that Chan owns cost him around $30,000,000. Chan’s collection of luxury watches ranges in price from the $273,000 Roger Dubuis Excalibur Double Tourbillion to the estimated $2,000,000+ Richard Mille 56 Sapphire Drabillion, a result of his status as a world-renowned actor. It’s estimated that he spent almost $32,000,000 on his own jet.

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Hence, it seems that Jackie Chan learned from his past instead of opting to run away from it. It certainly spurred him to succeed.

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