In a rare livestream mention of her biological father, Etta Ng appears to signal a possible thaw in her relationship with Jackie Chan.

(Hong Kong, Jan 6) International star Jackie Chan, 71, has spoken in recent years about reflecting on his family relationships. Beyond admitting he was overly strict with his son Jaycee Chan—contributing to distance between them—observers have also noted what seems to be a subtle shift in his relationship with his non-marital daughter, Etta Ng.

Etta Ng, 26, was recently asked during a livestream whether she had reconciled with Chan. She did not answer directly, but made a rare comment: “He’s been watching the posters I’ve been making a lot lately.” The brief remark has been interpreted as her first public indication that some level of interaction still exists, prompting speculation that the father–daughter relationship may no longer be completely severed and could be slowly thawing.

Ng is the daughter of Jackie Chan and former beauty queen Elaine Ng. When the story became public years ago, Chan’s response—often paraphrased as “a mistake many men make”—sparked widespread controversy and damaged his public image. For many years afterward, the two were believed to have had little to no contact, with their relationship described as distant. Around eight years ago, when Ng faced difficulties and publicly acknowledged Chan as her biological father while seeking assistance, the relationship still showed no clear signs of improvement.

After coming out at 18, Ng married her Canadian partner Andi, who is 12 years older, and moved to Canada. Her life reportedly went through a difficult period, with media sightings fueling public concern about her finances. In recent years, she has worked to establish independence—taking an assistant role at a design company and even selling her own hand-drawn T-shirts at street stalls in Hong Kong—seeking to move beyond the “celebrity child” label.

Hong Kong media have also reported, though unconfirmed, that Chan may have provided practical support through intermediaries, including help with rent in Canada and backing for her design-related work. Some reports claim Chan’s team contacted Ng’s studio and contracted her—at market rates—to handle North American promotional and distribution design for a film. Ng addressed this only indirectly on livestream, saying her current income is “enough to pay rent and save up for paint.”

As for whether a true reconciliation has occurred, Ng offered no definitive answer and avoided further questions about forgiveness. Still, with claims that Chan has become more quietly supportive and has offered tangible help, public attention remains focused on whether the relationship might finally be heading toward a genuine turning point.