How Did Will Smith and Jaden Smith’s Relationship Inspired Jackie Chan to Mend Issues With His Son?

Published 04/02/2023, 10:30 PM CDT

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It’s no secret that Will Smith can go to any extent to secure his family from public scrutiny. The Oscar slap gate can be taken as the biggest example of that since the American superstar slapped Chris Rock when he mocked his wife for having a bald head. The actor also has a strong bond with his kids are equally close to him. You might have seen how he always supports all the new endeavors they chose to explore. Well, it appears that the unbreakable bond between the two Smiths did inspire another actor-father once.

It might sound surprising to know that there was a time when Jackie Chan did not have a close bond with his son Jaycee. The father-son duo remained estranged for years, which led to many unfortunate incidents in their life. However, all this changed after the influential martial artist starred alongside Jaden Smith in the remake of The Karate Kid.

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According to Hollywood Reporter, the Chinese megastar was moved by the support and love Will Smith showed his son throughout the shooting. Seeing the Oscar winner “helping his son to be in a movie, every day on the set,” made him realize what he has been doing wrong all these years.

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The filmmaker revealed in a press statement in 2015 that he was stubborn with his boy. Thus decided to apologize for not giving him enough time during childhood. He also shared how he was looking for suitable projects for his son since Jaycee’s release from prison.

The Smith father-son duo certainly share a great bond in real life, but their bond as shown in one of their iconic movies together is something fans cherish to this day.

One cannot forget Will Smith and Jaden Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness 

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The Pursuit of Happyness starring the father-son duo back is one of the most emotionally overwhelming dramas. The inspiring story about a striving but ambitious man showcased Will Smith and young Jaden’s acting prowess so perfectly that fans treasure this movie even today.

Meanwhile, as of now, Jaden Smith is becoming the very reflection of his talented father, whether it’s music or acting. The 24-year-old proved it recently as he channeled his dad Will Smith’s 90s crop top fashion during his appearance at the Paris Fashion Week.

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What do you think about their beautiful bond? Let us know your views in the comment box!

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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