Jet Li shares rare photos of all 4 daughters, including children from first marriage, for Father’s Day
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- Martial arts star Jet Li celebrated Father's Day by sharing rare photos and tributes to his four daughters on social media.
- Li, who has two daughters from his first marriage and two from his second, reflected on his role as a father, stating he is still learning and wishes to be his daughters' friend.
- He expressed gratitude for his daughters' companionship and shared a story about gifting his eldest daughter a car for her wedding.
Martial arts icon Jet Li, 63, marked Father's Day with a heartfelt social media tribute to his four daughters, offering a rare glimpse into his family life. The "Romeo Must Die" actor shared photos and reflections on his role as a father across his platforms.
Until today, I'm still learning.
Li is father to Si and Taimi from his first marriage to actress Huang Qiuyan, and to Jane and Jada from his second marriage to actress Nina Li Chi. In a video shared on Instagram, Li responded to a question from his daughter Jada about his perceived success as a father. He humbly replied that he doesn't consider himself successful, stating, "Until today, I'm still learning." He expressed a desire to be his daughters' friend rather than solely a father figure.
I'm grateful for my daughters’ companionship. I watched you grow up, and you will accompany me as I grow old.
In a separate Weibo post, Li conveyed his deep appreciation for his daughters' presence in his life. "I'm grateful for my daughters’ companionship. I watched you grow up, and you will accompany me as I grow old," he wrote, extending well wishes to all fathers. He also recounted a recent event, sharing that his eldest daughter, Si, received a Luxeed R7 electric car as a wedding gift. Li explained that his daughter's genuine liking for the car, noting its appearance, comfort, and ease of use, brought him peace of mind as a father.
She told me she really likes this car. It looks great, it caught her eye right away, it’s comfortable to sit in and it’s easy and worry-free to use. As her father, hearing that puts my mind at ease.
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