Jackie Chan speaking at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International in San Diego, California (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)
Martial arts star Jackie Chan is facing a wave of anger after allegations re-surfaced this week that his estranged daughter, Etta Ng Chok Lam, claims he cut her off for being a lesbian, reported TMZ.
"Jackie had Etta out of wedlock ... and according to her, she hasn't had any contact or help from Jackie for several years -- at times, even, having been left to live on the streets and fend for herself ... despite her famous tie," said the report. "What makes this dynamic even more cringe-worthy is the fact that Etta has accused Jackie of homophobia — suggesting that's part of the reason he wants nothing to do with her."
The whole affair was thrust into prominence after a fake viral video made the rounds purporting to show Jackie in a touching moment with his daughter while watching old film reels of his stunts. In reality, this clip came from a Jackie Chan movie that self-referentially included footage of him watching himself.
According to the report, "Many people on Twitter were aware of Jackie's past with Etta, and responded with a ton of harsh words for Jackie as the clip continued to grow in popularity."
Jackie Chan himself, who has not had a relationship with her due to how she was born, has denied that he has any issue with her sexuality.
Jackie Chan has come under controversy in the past. A decade ago, the Chinese government enlisted him at political events, following his comments a few years previously in support of crackdowns against protesters in Hong Kong.
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