“Shameful”: Philanthropist Actor Jackie Chan Felt an Unwanted Emotion While on Visit to a School

Global icon Jackie Chan is one of the greatest actors and martial artists the world has ever seen. The 68-year-old?s charm and dedication made him a favorite among many. However, Jackie experienced several lessons throughout his journey. In his biography, Chan shared an anecdote about feeling extremely guilty after visiting a children’s hospital due to an unhealthy life habit.?

Chan liked to drink, like several others. However, he experienced a sudden change in his way of thinking when he went to meet a group of children in a hospital.?

Jackie Chan shared his experience of visiting a children’s hospital

During the peak of Chan?s career, he decided to use his stardom to help the needy and developed a sense of giving. Chan was invited to visit the Duchess of Kent Children?s Hospital at Sandy Bay. During those days he would indulge in rigorous drinking and was sure he would not be able to get up early in the morning to visit the hospital. However, Chan was requested to grace the hospital so many times that he had to say yes. When he finally got there, he had a whole different experience.

According to his autobiography Never Grow Up, at first, when he met the children, Chan was scared as their bodies smelled like medicines. Eventually, he developed empathy for them. Furthermore, the attendant in the hospital introduced him to the children in a heart touching manner. He said,??Jackie is so busy. He was filming all night last night and hasn?t slept yet. That?s why he?s wearing sunglasses because his eyes are all swollen. He has to rush off to do more filming in a short while. Let?s welcome Jackie Chan??

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His generous introduction made Chan feel guilty because he was not shooting any film late at night. Instead, he had been drinking. The Little Dragon said,?“Actually, I hadn?t slept because I?d been drinking. It was shameful.”

Later on, the attendant announced that Chan had bought gifts for the kids. The excited children asked him what presents had he got for them, but Chan could not utter a word because his team had arranged it all for them. This made him feel extremely guilty for making the wrong use of his privilege.?

?Chan once saved $8 million by changing a small habit

After achieving celebrity status in the global film industry, Chan would gift people expensive items. Moreover, he would also buy stuff to show off. Soon, Chan realized how much unnecessary money he was spending.?

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Hence, he decided to make a small change in his lifestyle, and promised himself ?No big meals out.??Practicing this, he saved a total of $8 million himself. Today, Chan has a? massive net worth of $400 million. Evidently, now he can spend as much as he wants.?