Who is Jackie Chan's wife?

Last Modified Jun 19, 2023 07:47 GMT
Who is Jackie Chan's wife?
Source- Jackie Chan’s Instagram page

Jackie Chan has been married to former Taiwanese actress Joan Lin.

Jackie Chan is one of the most iconic Hollywood stars who is highly famous for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style and innovative stunts that he makes sure to perform himself. Not just an actor - Chan is also a filmmaker, and stuntman and has worked in several movies over the years. The 69-year-old actor who hails from Hong Kong, first began his career right from his childhood days. He used to make short appearances in movies.

Chan's breakthrough performance was in the 1978 released Hong Kong film, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow. This led to him bagging more and more films over the years and eventually making his entry into the Hollywood industry. Today, Jackie Chan is a highly recognized and respected member of the industry. His fans are obsessed with him and his life. Jackie Chan has time and again made headlines for his films and other projects. However, when it comes to his personal life, he has always been very private about it and refrained from talking much about his family during his limelight moments.

Who is Joan Lin?

Who is Joan Lin?
Source- Jaycee Chan’s Instagram page

Joan Lin Feng-Jiao is a former Tawainese actress. Lin was very famous in the Taiwanese industry during the 70s and has appeared in more than 70 films in 10 years of her acting career. In 1981, Joan Lin met Jackie Chan during their work and instantly fell head over heels for each other. The two tied the knot the following year as Lin was pregnant with their first child.

According to reports, Chan and Lin got married on 1 December 1982 in a private room at a rooftop coffee shop and the next day, their son Jaycee Chan was born.

Did Jackie Chan ever cheat on his wife?

Did Jackie Chan ever cheat on his wife?
Source- Jackie Chan’s Instagram page

Yes, Jackie Chan once cheated on his wife Joan Lin with Hong Kong actress Elaine Ng Yi-lei. Yi-lei and Chan had an affair in 1999. Their affair resulted in the Hong-Kong actress getting pregnant. Ye-lei gave birth to Jackie Chan's daughter named Etta Ng Chok Lam. This led to the two getting busted publicly.

That year, Chan made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Although after Lin and Chan hit rock bottom, according to the Rush Hour actor, his wife Lin never left his side and he supported her.

Are Joan Lin and Jackie Chan still married?

Are Joan Lin and Jackie Chan still married?
Source- Jackie Chan’s Instagram page

Yes. Jackie Chan and Joan Lin are still married. The two have now been married to each other for the past 42 years. The two have worked out their differences and have a son named Jaycee Chan. The three are doing well as a family to this date.

FAQs

A. Jackie Chan got married in 1982 to his wife Joan Lin.

A. Jackie Chan has two kids, one son named Jaycee with his wife Joan Lin and one daughter named Etta Ng Chok Lam with estranged partner Elaine Ng Yi- lei.

A. Jackie Chan's wife Joan Lin was born on 30 June 1953.

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