02.01.2026 13:13
World-renowned actor Jackie Chan drew attention to the humanitarian drama occurring in Gaza through a video he watched at the premiere of the film "Unexpected Family." The famous figure experienced emotional moments during his statements.
World-renowned Chinese actor and director Jackie Chan moved many with his statements during the premiere of his new film "Unexpected Family." Chan mentioned being deeply affected by the words of a child living in Gaza from a video he watched before the screening, stating that he couldn't hold back his tears.
"MY HEART BROKE WHEN I HEARD THOSE WORDS"
Responding to questions from the press at the event, Jackie Chan shared that he heard the words of a Gazan child saying, "Children cannot grow up here" in a video he encountered online. The famous actor noted that this sentence shook him deeply, expressing that tears flowed uncontrollably at that moment.
"THERE WAS NO EXPRESSION ON HIS FACE"
Chan expressed that the child's demeanor while speaking affected him even more, stating, "There was no emotion on his face when he said this sentence. It was as if he had accepted everything. At that moment, I realized that in some places, even being able to grow old is a privilege," sharing the emotional moments he experienced.
"I CONGRATULATE THOSE WHO CAN GROW OLD"
Highlighting that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza particularly affects children, Jackie Chan emphasized that many children in the region lose their lives at a young age. The famous figure deeply moved the audience with his words, "That's why I congratulate those who can grow old. Because growing old actually means being able to survive."
HIS STATEMENTS RESONATED IN THE WORLD PRESS
Jackie Chan's sincere and heartfelt statements quickly resonated in the international press and on social media. Many users shared posts appreciating the sensitivity of the famous actor.
WHO IS JACKIE CHAN?
Jackie Chan was born on April 7, 1954, in Hong Kong. Due to his family's work at the French Consulate, he spent his early childhood years in the consulate compound. Chan began his education at Nah-Hwa Primary School but had to drop out due to academic failure.
After his family moved to Australia in 1960, he was sent to a boarding school called China Drama Academy. Undergoing a disciplined and challenging training process, Chan was introduced to cinema at the age of 8. In the later stages of his career, he also appeared in productions featuring Bruce Lee.
Becoming one of the legendary names in action cinema with his dangerous scenes performed without a stunt double, mastery in martial arts, and unique sense of humor, Jackie Chan has reached a large fan base worldwide with countless films to date.