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Who is Constance Wu, you ask? If you don’t know the actress, is time you familiarize yourself with her because you’re going to be seeing her a lot more. (Photo: WENN)
Who is Constance Wu, you ask? If you don’t know the actress, is time you familiarize yourself with her because you’re going to be seeing her a lot more. (Photo: WENN)
Constance’ parents were “illiterate bamboo farmers” in Taiwan before moving to America. Her dad worked his way up until he achieved a Ph.D. He’s now a sciences professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. (Photo: Instagram)
Constance’ parents were “illiterate bamboo farmers” in Taiwan before moving to America. Her dad worked his way up until he achieved a Ph.D. He’s now a sciences professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. (Photo: Instagram)
Her dad might be into science, but it’s the arts that Constance has passion for. She attended the State University of New York and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting in 2005. (Photo: Instagram)
Her dad might be into science, but it’s the arts that Constance has passion for. She attended the State University of New York and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting in 2005. (Photo: Instagram)
Wu has helped open up a dialogue about diversity in Hollywood. “Suddenly, with ‘Fresh Off the Boat’s success, people were talking about the lack of Asian-American stories. Why had it taken 20 years?” she wrote on social media. (Photo: Instagram)
Wu has helped open up a dialogue about diversity in Hollywood. “Suddenly, with ‘Fresh Off the Boat’s success, people were talking about the lack of Asian-American stories. Why had it taken 20 years?” she wrote on social media. (Photo: Instagram)
She initially turned down the lead role for ‘Crazy Rich Asian’s due to scheduling conflicts. However, she wrote a heartfelt note to director Jon M. Chu begging him to move production so she could be a part of the project. And he did. (Photo: Instagram)
She initially turned down the lead role for ‘Crazy Rich Asian’s due to scheduling conflicts. However, she wrote a heartfelt note to director Jon M. Chu begging him to move production so she could be a part of the project. And he did. (Photo: Instagram)
She is a founding member of the #TimesUp movement. Constance also spoke out at the Women’s March in Los Angeles in 2018 and even dared to criticize Cassey Affleck’s Oscar nomination after he was accused of sexual misconduct. (Photo: Instagram)
She is a founding member of the #TimesUp movement. Constance also spoke out at the Women’s March in Los Angeles in 2018 and even dared to criticize Cassey Affleck’s Oscar nomination after he was accused of sexual misconduct. (Photo: Instagram)
Wu loves reading. She was an October 2016 Book of the Month Club guest judge. She’s also appeared as an advocate for libraries and is often found Instagramming her current book. (Photo: Instagram)
Wu loves reading. She was an October 2016 Book of the Month Club guest judge. She’s also appeared as an advocate for libraries and is often found Instagramming her current book. (Photo: Instagram)
Constance has a pet bunny named Lida Rose. Though Lida Rose is very, very cuddly, she also keeps to herself. “She’s pretty low-maintenance in terms of cleanliness… She’s got a litter box and everything—just like a cat.” (Photo: Instagram)
Constance has a pet bunny named Lida Rose. Though Lida Rose is very, very cuddly, she also keeps to herself. “She’s pretty low-maintenance in terms of cleanliness… She’s got a litter box and everything—just like a cat.” (Photo: Instagram)
Though she’s currently single, Constance Wu was taken for a long time. From 2011 to 2016, she was in a relationship with Ben Hethcoat. The couple even made several red carpet appearances together before calling it quits. (Photo: Instagram)
Though she’s currently single, Constance Wu was taken for a long time. From 2011 to 2016, she was in a relationship with Ben Hethcoat. The couple even made several red carpet appearances together before calling it quits. (Photo: Instagram)Who is Constance Wu, you ask? If you don’t know the actress, is time you familiarize yourself with her because you’re going to be seeing her a lot more. The 35-year-old star is turning heads thanks to her lead role in the best romantic comedy of the year (fight me) Crazy Rich Asians.
But we have a feeling this groundbreaking movie is just the start of her campaign as a Hollywood A-lister. In honor of her special day, let’s take a look at 8 interesting facts you probably didn’t know about Constance Wu.