“He Watched As I Struggled”: Jackie Chan Once Had to Perform a Chilling Stunt in Front of His Son

Martial arts icon, Jackie Chan is known for his highly disciplined life and deep-rooted core values. Moreover, his immense success in the film industry was a reflection of his strict principles around hard work and dedication. Aspiring to teach the same to his son, Jaycee Chan, the actor often gave him real-life lessons. 

In his autobiographical book, Never Grow Up, Chan once narrated one of his stories where he tried to show his son his hard-working personality. Jaycee visited his father’s film set and watched him work with utmost dedication. However, the stunts Chan did end up making his son feel miserable. Why do you think that happened? Let’s find out. 

Jackie Chan’s stunt once made his son cry

According to the book, the action-com star was accompanied by his son to the sets of his upcoming film, Crime Story. His then nine-year-old son patiently observed his father performing a difficult stunt. Apparently, Chan had to exhibit an underwater feat. He dived into a tank and staged his stunt as Jaycee watched. As per his autobiography Never Grow Up, “He watched as I struggled in the water, looking tormented,” he stated.

After a number of takes, he was unable to spot Jaycee among the onlookers. Assuming him to have gone for a break, Chan continued with his work. Later on, Chan talked to his son on the way home, saying, “You see how hard Daddy works? I bet you didn’t know that before.” Further, his wife, Joan Lin added, “Your dad really suffers on set, doesn’t he?”

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Considering the experience, Jaycee revealed his sentiment instantly. He said, “Yes. I had to run to the bathroom to cry halfway through.” Throwing light on the actual scenario, Chan previously added in the book that the water he was diving into was actually warm. There were several measures taken to keep the actor from freezing, two big lights focused on him to keep him comfortable. However, Chan confessed to exaggerating his shivering and teeth chattering to get his son to empathize with him. In another of the martial artist’s episodes with his son, he once rebuked Jaycee to make him independent. 

Jackie Chan played the role of a strict father. 

As per sources, Chan once revealed in an interview that he wished his son to be the best version of himself. Similar to any parent, he wanted to teach his son the values of time and respect. Implying that, he said, “He’s a big boy. He should take care of himself. Don’t live under my shadow.” 

Nevertheless, Hollywood icon, Will Smith’s bond with his son, Jaden Smith while shooting for The Karate Kid, made him feel humbled. He reflected on his way of guiding and admitted, “I’m not a good dad, but I’m a responsible dad”.

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Jackie Chan’s life was an uphill battle, right from working as a staff in the U.S. Embassy for his poverty-stricken parents, to being left at a strict boarding school. Thus, he wishes his son to make efficient use of the privileges he was predisposed to. What do you think of the film set episode? Let us know in the comments.