Just when you thought your admiration for Jackie Chan couldn’t grow any stronger, the iconic actor and martial artist has set the internet abuzz with his response to the question, “Who is your favorite Kardashian?”
During an interview with Access Hollywood, the 69-year-old star was confronted with this question, and his response has turned into a viral sensation. While Chan didn’t aim any shade at Kris, Kim, and the Kardashian clan, he candidly admitted to not knowing who they were in the first place.
This revelation might make Jackie Chan stand out as possibly the sole human on Earth unaware of the Kardashians’ existence. It’s particularly astonishing given his deep involvement in Hollywood and the entertainment industry throughout his extensive career.
The interview actually occurred in 2017 during Chan’s promotional campaign for his film “The Foreigner.” However, even back then, the Kardashians were undeniable pop culture phenomena, having held the spotlight for years.
When the hosts queried, “We’re going to have you name your favorite Kardashian. Who do you like?” they likely didn’t anticipate his response.
“Kardashian?,” queried the Hong Kong-born luminary, “What do you mean Kardashian?… I don’t know. Is that English?” Clearly, he had missed the Kardashian memo.
As the hosts tried to pivot away from the topic, social media users seized upon this gem. Even six years later, the interview has been resurrected, thanks to a Reddit thread on r/MadeMeSmile.
The responses flooded in, with one commentator remarking, “Just another reason to treasure this man.” Another hailed it as the “Best response ever.” A Redditor humorously quipped, “Wish I could have this mindset where I don’t know a single Kardashian.” This sentiment, regardless of one’s stance on the Kardashian family, resonates with the idea that living in blissful unawareness of their ubiquitous presence could be a refreshing state.
Interestingly, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” concluded three years after Chan’s interview, ending its 20-season run on E!. However, Disney+ picked up the torch with their own show, “The Kardashians,” which continued the saga, producing 30 episodes over three seasons.
Jackie Chan’s legendary career spans seven decades and encompasses over 150 movies. Recently, he lent his voice to the character Splinter in Seth Rogen’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.” His upcoming projects include voice work for “Kung-Fu Panda 4,” set for release next year, and the highly anticipated fourth installment of the iconic “Rush Hour” series, where he co-stars alongside Chris Tucker.
