Kelly’s daughter Mi Li may still be learning her first words — but “no” remains her favorite.
In an interview with PEOPLE at Unforgettable: The 22nd Annual Asian American Awards at the Beverly Hilton on Dec. 14, Bling Empire The 39-year-old star talked about motherhood and raising her 20-month-old daughter, Mila.
“She’s learning new words now, but her favorite word is still ‘no’. So it’s all, ‘no, no, no, no,'” the reality TV star said on the red carpet. “Such an attitude. I love it.”
When asked if she hopes to add any more children to her family, Kelly said she’s not entirely sure yet. “Being single, I always feel like I want to give her siblings,” she said. “I want him to experience what I haven’t experienced, so maybe in the future.”
Kelly Mi Li and daughter.
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She noted that she was “surprised” by “how much guilt” she felt attending the awards ceremony: “Mom guilt is so real,” Kelly told PEOPLE. “She probably doesn’t care at all that I’m gone, to be honest. I probably have the best time with my grandmothers, but I only feel guilty.”
Kelly, the star Bling EmpireThe Netflix reality series about rich Asians living in Los Angeles, first revealed in November 2022 that she is married to her boyfriend William Mao. Although she and her mom had planned to have a child, the news was still “a bit of a shock,” she told PEOPLE at the time.
“I’m really, really lucky and so grateful to have such a strong support system,” Kelly said. “My boyfriend is amazing. I literally couldn’t ask for a better partner in this. And obviously, I have to brag about it every chance I get. But he’s really supportive, he’s so amazing and honestly, he’s going to be such a great dad.”
She shared the baby’s gender in an adorable video on Instagram in December of that year.
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Kelly Mi Li and daughter.
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In April 2023, founder Hot Jiang revealed that she had given birth to a daughter, Mili Ma. “Welcome to the world Mili! She’s finally here after being fashionably late for her own appointment!” Kelly told PEOPLE after her daughter was born.
And now, as her daughter’s second birthday approaches, Kelly said she still wants to be with her “24/7” — especially during Christmas. “I got her a lot of presents,” the mogul teased ahead of the holidays.
The 22nd Annual Asian American Awards recognized the API community’s biggest and brightest talent in entertainment, arts and culture. Wonho, The Jets and 98 Degrees performed at the ceremony. The show is available for streaming on GoldenTV.
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