According to Sinchew, the Once Upon a Time in China star recently shared on Weibo that Li Si is about to get married. To celebrate, he gifted her a car worth 300,000 RMB (around $42,000 USD), joking that he hopes she receives it soon so she can drive him around whenever she likes.
While many fans and followers congratulated the family, the announcement quickly stirred controversy. Some netizens criticized Li for being “stingy” given his multi-billion-RMB fortune, suggesting the gift was “too modest” for someone of his wealth.
Others came to the actor’s defense, arguing that family affection should not be judged by material value and that the matter is a private family decision. As of now, Jet Li has not responded to the criticism.
Jet Li married Huang Qiuyan in 1987, and the couple had two daughters together: Li Si and Li Tai Mi. After Huang moved to the United States and Jet Li remained in Asia for his film career, the long-distance separation eventually led to their divorce in 1991. Initially living with their mother, the daughters were later sent to Beijing to be cared for by Jet Li’s mother while Huang sought stable employment.
In the years that followed, Jet Li worked to rebuild his relationship with his children. He enrolled them in prestigious private schools, attended parent-teacher meetings in Beijing despite his hectic schedule, and sought Huang’s help in maintaining their connection.
Rumors of conflict between Jet Li and Li Si have circulated in the past, including claims that she once called him “unfit to be a father.” However, Jet Li has denied these allegations, telling Taiwanese and Chinese media that their relationship is harmonious and that Li Si often confided in him about the challenges of growing up under public scrutiny.
This latest debate over his wedding gift underscores the public’s fascination with celebrity family lives — and how even personal gestures can become a source of heated discussion.
Sources: znews
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