Hong Kong – In a rare and emotional live broadcast, former actress Elaine Ng, 53, has publicly addressed her decades-long rift with martial arts superstar Jackie Chan for the first time, directly refuting long-standing rumors that she refused a DNA test to prove the paternity of their daughter, Etta Ng Chok-lam.
Ng, who gave birth to Etta in 1999 following a highly publicized affair with the married Chan, went live on Tuesday to set the record straight on what she described as 27 years of accumulated falsehoods. The broadcast marks the first time she has spoken openly about the estrangement and the circumstances surrounding her decision to raise their daughter alone.
Addressing the persistent rumor that Chan requested a paternity test and was denied, Ng was unequivocal. “No one ever asked me to do a paternity test,” she stated firmly during the stream. She elaborated that once a couple decides to separate, the woman’s choice to keep the child severs any claim on the father. “Why would I do that for my own daughter? Nobody even asked me,” she added, emphasizing that she had already resolved from the moment she decided to carry the pregnancy to term that the child would have no connection to the father.
The actress disclosed that her relationship with Chan broke down completely early in her pregnancy. According to Ng, when Chan learned she was expecting, his immediate response was to demand she terminate the pregnancy. He allegedly made clear that if she chose to give birth, he would neither acknowledge the child nor assume any paternal responsibilities. Since that confrontation, Ng said, the two have had no contact.
Ng confirmed that she raised Etta entirely on her own, receiving no financial support from Chan at any point. She also stated she never sought child support. The revelation contradicts widespread speculation that Chan had been unwillingly kept from his daughter’s life.
During the broadcast, Ng also addressed a series of other damaging rumors, including allegations about her personal life that she called defamatory. She confirmed that the matter has been handed over to her legal team. “These are slanderous statements,” she said. “I will pursue legal action against all defamatory claims.”
The interview has reignited public interest in one of Hong Kong entertainment’s most painful sagas. Etta Ng, now 25, has herself faced public struggles, including homelessness and a strained relationship with her mother. The family turmoil has been a recurring tabloid fixture for over two decades.
Broader Implications and Next Steps
Elaine Ng’s decision to speak out may signal a shift in her willingness to engage publicly with the past. Legal experts suggest that her threat of defamation lawsuits could deter further speculative reporting. For Jackie Chan, the broadcast places renewed scrutiny on his legacy, though he has not responded publicly. The emotional broadcast serves as a reminder of the personal costs behind celebrity scandals, particularly for the children caught in the middle. Ng’s account is unlikely to be the final word, as public interest in the unresolved family drama continues.
