Timeless Diva Defies Critics: Famous Actress Stands Strong Against Age-Related Parenting Backlash

In a world ever-so-obsessed with the ticking of biological clocks, a famous actress recently found herself in an unexpected live-stream showdown with the netizens. Joe Chen, who graced our screens—nay, captivated our hearts—since her debut in the iconic Taiwanese drama Lavender back in 2001, isn’t just another star. She's a titan of television, a virtual hug to our lonely hearts during reruns of The Prince Who Turns Into a Frog and Fated To Love You, where she reigned as the beloved female lead.

Fast forward to the present: Joe, now striding into her fabulous 45th year, gracefully married the love of her life, Alan, after meeting him on a reality show. Oh, the delicious irony of reality TV love stories! One would think such romances would be free from the scrutiny of societal expectations, but alas: Joe's decision to live her life on her terms was met with a flurry of unsolicited opinions.

During a recent live broadcast, she faced the harsh critics who audaciously questioned her ability to have children at her age. One comment seemed particularly 'charming': “Look at her, she can’t have kids, so she’s definitely going to get divorced later.” Now, if only these commenters would take a deep breath and perhaps sip a warm chamomile tea, they might otherwise refrain from such profound nonsense. Joe, however, was not one to let snide remarks slide. “Is the length of a marriage dependent on having kids?” she retorted, channeling all the sass and incredulity of a seasoned diva. “If you have ten kids, does that mean your marriage would last long? That’s such a weird point of view.”

But, oh, the irony didn’t stop there! Some netizens took their critiques a step further, questioning her choice to have a dog instead of children. They sarcastically mused about how her fluffy friend would take care of her in her golden years. My dear, let’s talk about the wisdom hidden in those curls of yours—Joe showed us she has a sense of humor sharp enough to slice through the fog of ignorance. “I don’t think you understand dogs,” she chuckled. “My dog isn’t going to be around when I’m old. Oh, sorry, she has been spayed, so she can’t have kids either. I’m sorry~ She can’t have kids to have them take care of me either.”

With a wink and perhaps the ghost of an eye-roll, she plunged deeper into her rebuttal: “As for worrying about me when I’m old, how about you take care of yourself first? Why do you care about whether I’ll get taken care of?” Wise words from the woman herself! She even had the audacity to question the societal impact of her childless state. “Does whether I have kids have that big of an impact on society? If you want kids, then go have kids yourself.”

One can only hope that Joe's delightful dismantling of these petty insinuations will put an end to the barrage of comments regarding her age and childbearing status. After all, nothing is more empowering than reclaiming one’s narrative amidst the chatter of the world. So, here’s to Joe Chen—a trailblazer, a comedian, and most importantly, a woman who lives her life fabulously on her own terms.