In a recent social media video, the martial arts star discussed the rumors with his youngest daughter. He explained that he had avoided addressing the issue for years because his eldest daughters, Jada and Jane, value their privacy and do not want media attention.

According to Jet Li, the two women had occasionally wanted to defend him publicly, but he discouraged them from becoming involved.

Nina Li Chi Reportedly Supported His Older Daughters

Jet Li said his current wife, former actress Nina Li Chi, had been unfairly portrayed as a harsh stepmother. He claimed that she paid all educational expenses for his two older daughters, covering their schooling from elementary education through university and overseas studies. She also reportedly purchased homes for them in both China and the United States.

The actor added that his wife prepared enough financial support to ensure that the two women could live securely without worrying about money. Nina Li Chi also allegedly told them: “You only need to be devoted to your biological mother. You do not need to care for or repay me and your father, Jet Li.”

Jet Li said the relationship among his four daughters is much closer than the public assumes, noting that the sisters meet every year.

Jet Li Admits Missing Much of Their Childhood

Jet Li married actress and former wushu athlete Huang Qiuyan in 1987. The couple had two daughters before eventually divorcing. The actor said he left the marriage without taking shared property, allowing Huang Qiuyan to keep their home and savings. Their daughters were later raised in Beijing with help from their grandmother, aunts and other relatives.

Jet Li acknowledged that his demanding filming schedule meant he was absent during much of their childhood. He admitted that this remains a source of regret and guilt. However, he insisted that he never avoided his financial responsibility or refused to support his children.

His First Marriage and Later Relationship

Huang Qiuyan, who was two years older than Jet Li, appeared with him in Kids From Shaolin and was also a member of the Beijing wushu team. During their marriage, Jet Li’s career rapidly expanded through martial arts productions. He later met Nina Li Chi through work and eventually ended his first marriage.

Reports have long suggested that Huang Qiuyan was deeply hurt by the separation but chose not to publicly criticize her former husband. Jet Li later became internationally known through films such as Shaolin Temple , Once Upon a Time in China and Fist of Legend .

In recent years, the actor has reduced his screen activities because of health concerns related to hyperthyroidism. He now spends more time with his family and studying Buddhism.

Sources: Ngoisao