Kelly Mi Li Says Baby Daughter Has 'Such an Attitude': 'Her Favorite Word Is Still No' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

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Kelly Mi Li attends the premiere of Netflix’s “The Brothers Sun” at Netflix Tudum Theater on January 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Kelly Mi Li’sdaughter may still be learning her first words — but “no” remains her favorite.

In an interview with PEOPLE at the Unforgettable: The 22nd Annual Asian American Awards at the Beverly Hilton on Dec. 14, theBling Empirestar, 39, opened up about motherhood and raising her 20-month-old daughter Mili.

“She’s learning new words now, but her favorite word is still ‘no.’ So everything is, ‘no, no, no, no,’ ” said the reality television star on the red carpet. “Such an attitude. I love it.”

When asked whether she hopes to add any more little ones to the family, Kelly shared she’s not quite sure yet. “Because I’m a single child, I always feel like I want to give her siblings,” she said. “I want her to experience what I didn’t experience, so maybe in the future.”

Kelly Mi Li and daughter.Kelly Mi Li/Instagram

Kelly Mi Li and daughter

Kelly Mi Li/Instagram

Kelly, a star ofBling Empire, a Netflix reality series about wealthy Asians living in Los Angeles, first revealed in November 2022 that she was expecting with her boyfriend William Ma. Though she and Ma were planning to have a child, the news was still “kind of shocking,”she told PEOPLEat the time.

“I’m really, really happy and so grateful that I have such a strong support system,” said Kelly. “My boyfriend is amazing. I literally cannot ask for a better partner in this. And obviously, I’ve to show off about him any chance I get. But he’s honestly so supportive, so amazing and honestly, he’s going to be such a great dad.”

Kelly Mi Li and daughter

In April 2023, the Hot Jiang founder revealed that she hadgiven birthto her daughter Mili Ma. “Welcome to the world Mili! She’s finally here after being fashionably late to her own due date!” Kelly told PEOPLE after her daughter was born.

And now, nearing her daughter’s second birthday, Kelly said she still wants to be with her “24/7” — especially over Christmas. “I got her a lot of gifts,” teased the mogul ahead of the holiday.

source: people.com