Constance Wu wants to "unmuddle" the misconceptions about her social media remarks regarding the renewal of Fresh Off the Boat, and wants you to hear her "truth."
ABC announced on Friday that it had renewed the sitcom for a sixth season. Wu, who last year became more famous due to her role in the film Crazy Rich Asians, later tweeted, "So upset right now that I'm literally crying. Ugh. F--k." When a person congratulated her on the show's renewal and called it "great news," she replied, "No it's not." The 37-year-old actress tried to walk back her comments, and added that she is "so grateful" for the show's renewal.
While her remarks puzzled many fans, acting industry insiders and aficionados had speculated that Wu had film projects in the works that would need to be canceled or postponed in the event of a Fresh Off the Boat renewal. And they were correct. On Saturday, Wu released a lengthy statement on Twitter.
"I love FOTB," she said. "I was temporarily upset yesterday not bc I hate the show but bc its renewal meant I had to give up another project that I was really passionate about. So my dismayed social media replies were more about that other project and not about FOTB."
"But I understand how that could feel interconnected and could get muddled," she continued. "So here is me unmuddling it with my truth: FOTB is a great show that I'm proud of and that I enjoy. I've gotten to fully explore my character and I know her like the back of my hand. So playing Jessica is fun and easy and pleasant. I get to work with a kind and pleasant cast/crew. Which makes it all quite enjoyable—So obviously I don't dislike doing a show that is fun and easy and pleasant."
Wu said that in general, she's "always sought artistic challenge over comfort and ease."
"I was disappointed in not being able to do that other project—Because that other project would have challenged me as an artist—that other project would have been really hard and not easy or pleasant at all," she said. "Sometimes even my closest friends are baffled at how I could value artistic challenge/ difficulties over success/happiness. But I do. I know it's weird."
Wu began her onscreen acting career in 2006 and has played Jessica Huang on Fresh Off the Boat, which marks her breakout role, since the sitcom debuted in 2015. Last year, she starred in the hit film Crazy Rich Asians and her performance garnered her a Golden Globe nomination. She recently filmed the stripper movie Hustlers with Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B.
I just have to say the ungrateful bratty behavior of Constance Wu is completely uncalled for. You’re lucky. You have a responsibility and you are pissing on syndication dollars that’ll keep you out of a home. Millions would die for where you are.
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"My words and ill- timing were insensitive to those who are struggling, especially insensitive considering the fact that I used to be in that struggle too," Wu said in her statement. "I do regret that and it wasn't nice and I am sorry for that. I know it's a huge privilege that I even HAVE options—options that FOTB has afforded me. But if one does have privilege, they ought to use that privilege as best they can. For me— that means pushing myself artistically. Constantly challenging myself by doing what's unfamiliar and scary. So I'm trying my best to use it well."
Fresh Off The Boat should just pull an Aunt Viv with Constance Wu.
"People 'assumed' that that meant I don't love and enjoy FOTB," she added. 'But I do love and enjoy it. I hope you believe me. People can hold conflicting feelings in their hearts—that conflict is a part of being human. So I can both love the show/cast/crew but at the same time be disappointed that I lost that unrelated job. I appreciate those who have given me the space and faith to believe what I say about both parts of my heart. Thank you. It's meaningful when you make the choice to believe women."
With the news of the birth of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West fourth baby -- a boy! -- Kris Jenner is officially a grandmother of 10.
Kris is the mother of six children from two marriages -- Robert G. Kardashian and Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn). Kris and her late ex-husband, Robert, had Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob Kardashian. Caitlyn shares Kendall and Kylie Jenner with Kris.
Kourtney surprised Kris on Friday's episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," where she came out with her own kids and Kim's because Kim was at the hospital with her surrogate, who'd gone into labor. The segment went viral thanks to Kourtney's youngest son's hilarious and candid moments.
Ahead, we're breaking down everything you need to know about the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch's 10 grandkids. Can you keep up?
Mason Dash Disick, 9
Mason is the oldest grandchild of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick. He was born on December, 14, 2009. Kourtney famously pulled out her own son during labor. Relive the moment here.
Penelope Scotland Disick, 6
Penelope is Kourtney and Scot's second old child. She was born on July, 8, 2012. Kourtney named her lifestyle brand after Penelope's nickname, Poosh.
North West, 5
North is the oldest of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's four children. She was born on June 15, 2013. At just 5-years-old, she's already graced the cover of WWD. "Whether she knows it or not, is at the forefront of a generation that is highly connected," the outlet wrote.
Reign Aston Disick, 4
Saint is youngest child of Kourtney and Scott. He was born on December 14, 2014. Yup! He and his older brother, Mason, share a birthday!
Saint West, 3
Saint West is Kim and Kanye's first boy. He was born on Desember 5, 2016 via surrogacy after doctors told Kim she can no longer carry children due to a high-risk condition called placenta accreta.
Dream Kardashian, 3
Dream is Rob Kardashian (Kris' youngest son) first child who he shares with Blac Chyna. She was born on November 10, 2016. The couple is separated after going through a slew of public differences.
Chicago West, 1
Chicago is Kim and Kanye's youngest girl. She was born on January 15th, 2018. She was named after the city her dad grew up in and is usually referred to as 'Chi.'
True Thomspson, 1
True is Khloe Kardashian's first born, who she shared with her ex-boyfriend and NBA star Tristan Thompson. she was born in April 2019.
___ West
Kim Kardashian and announced the birth of fourth child on May 6th. We are still awaiting the name! Kim took to Twitter to share "He's here and he's perfect!" "He’s also Chicago’s twin lol I’m sure he will change a lot but now he looks just like her," she added.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 16: Kim Kardashian and Penelope Disick are seen on December 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 16: Kim Kardashian is seen carrying her niece, Penelope Disick on December 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 01: Kourtney Kardashian, Penelope Disick and Scott Disick are seen on August 1, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 01: Kourtney Kardashian and Penelope Disick are seen on August 1, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)
LOS ANGELES, Ca - June 08: Kourtney Kardashian and Penelope Disick are seen on June 08, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
MIAMI BEACH, FL - DECEMBER 14: Kourtney Kardashian and daughter Penelope Disick is sighted on December 14, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Olivia Salazar/FilmMagic)
MIAMI, FL - JULY 02: Kourtney Kardashian makes a splash in a plunging black swimsuit as she hits the beach with daughter Penelope Disick on July 2, 2016 in Miami, Florida.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Kourtney Kardashian, Mason Disick, North West and Penelope Disick pose backstage with the cast at 'Cats' on Broadway at The Neil Simon Theatre on September 11, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)
MIAMI BEACH - JUNE 11: Hailey Baldwin seen on the beach with Penelope Disick (C) on June 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Kim Kardashian, North West and Penelope Disick seen leaving a restaurant in SoHo on September 29, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Robert Kamau/GC Images)
CHATSWORTH, CA - MARCH 09: (L-R) Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, daughter Penelope Disick and Larsa Younan watch courtside as Sierra Canyon plays Foothills Christian for the CIF Open Division Playoffs at Sierra Canyon High School on March 9, 2018 in Chatsworth, California. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)
CHATSWORTH, CA - MARCH 09: (L-R) Kourtney Kardashian and daughter Penelope Disick attend as Sierra Canyon plays Foothills Christian for the CIF Open Division Playoffs on March 9, 2018 in Chatsworth, California. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 04: Kourtney Kardashian and her daughter Penelope are seen in Los Angeles International Airport on February 04, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by starzfly/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Penelope Disick is seen in central Park on February 4, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Kourtney Kardashian is seen ice skating with her daughter Penelope in central Park on February 4, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Kourtney Kardashian is seen ice skating with her daughter Penelope in central Park on February 4, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Kourtney Kardashian is seen ice skating with her daughter Penelope in central Park on February 4, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images)
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