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Jet Li says he “failed” as a father during daughter’s childhood depression

Jet Li said his daughter’s depression at age 7 exposed a breakdown in their relationship, prompting him to step back from commitments and rebuild their connection over several years.

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Mar 25, 2026
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Jet Li said he failed as a father when his youngest daughter began struggling with depression at age 7, describing how she withdrew from him while he focused on work outside the home.

Speaking at a recent spiritual lecture in Taiwan, the actor said she would lock herself in her room and refuse to speak after school. He said the …

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