Hong Kong entertainment power broker Tiffany Chen has sparked widespread discussion after revealing that Jet Li hands over all of his earnings to his wife, Nina Li Chi.
According to Tiffany Chen, Jet Li has kept a promise he made back when the couple were dating: “All the money a husband earns belongs to his wife.”
She stated that the martial arts superstar has entrusted his entire income to Nina Li Chi for management, a decision that has stunned many fans and reignited conversations about love, trust, and financial dynamics in marriage.
The revelation quickly went viral on Weibo, with many netizens praising Jet Li as a devoted husband. Popular comments described him as:
- A man who truly loves his wife.
- Proof that a man’s love shows in how he handles money.
- An example of deep emotional commitment.
Some users even remarked that Nina Li Chi holds the upper hand in the marriage, with Jet Li “wholeheartedly providing for her.”
However, not all reactions were positive. A portion of the public criticized Jet Li for allegedly being stingy toward his daughters from his first marriage, while giving everything to his current wife.
Critics cited an incident in which Jet Li reportedly gifted his daughter Li Si an electric vehicle worth around 300,000 yuan (approximately USD 42,000) as a wedding present despite his estimated net worth of over USD 300 million.
These comments fueled debate over whether his financial generosity is unevenly distributed within his family.
Jet Li has remained silent amid the controversy.
According to Sinchew, Jet Li has long been known for his intense devotion to Nina Li Chi.
Before they officially became a couple, he once reportedly waited by the roadside for seven hours just to give her flowers, only for her to take a different route home. After they began dating, Jet Li helped her pay off substantial debts, even signing physically demanding film contracts and accepting advance payments to do so.
In a past interview, Jet Li confessed: “Before meeting her, I didn’t truly understand what love was. For her, I could give up fame, status everything. I could live for her, and I could die for her.”
He described Nina Li Chi as the first person who truly understood him and gave meaning to lifelong commitment.
After marriage, Jet Li repeatedly stated that all income from his acting career is managed by his wife. To him, this was not only a sign of absolute trust but also a way to ensure her sense of security in their marriage.
Sources revealed that after suffering a serious injury while filming Fearless (2005), Jet Li transferred much of his assets into Nina Li Chi’s name to safeguard his family and investments.
Jet Li is one of China’s most iconic actors, producers, and philanthropists. Before entering entertainment, he was a national wushu champion, earning the nickname “martial arts prodigy.”
In recent years, Jet Li has reduced his acting activities due to hyperthyroidism, focusing instead on health, family, and Buddhist studies.
Jet Li’s first wife was Huang Qiuyan, his co-star in Shaolin Temple 2 and a fellow member of the Beijing Wushu Team. The couple married in 1987 and had two daughters. During this period, Jet Li’s career soared.
However, after meeting Nina Li Chi, a former beauty queen, Jet Li fell deeply in love and eventually divorced Huang Qiuyan. Reports say Huang handled the separation peacefully, later moving abroad with their daughters and never publicly criticizing her ex-husband.
Whether viewed as a grand romantic gesture or a controversial financial decision, Jet Li’s choice underscores the intensity of his devotion to Nina Li Chi one that continues to fascinate and divide public opinion.
Sources: Sinchew,Weibo
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