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Crazy Rich Asians star Constance Wu offered an apology — and an explanation — on Saturday for her slew of angry tweets and comments a day earlier about the renewal of her TV show Fresh Off the Boat. Wu's first tweet Friday, sent less than an hour after the renewal news broke, said, "So upset right now that I’m literally crying. Stop assuming. Want to support our journalism? November 8, 2019 | 1:02pm | Updated November 8, 2019 | 3:27pm. The star of ABC series issued two unhappy tweets, each underlined with an expletive, starting less than an hour after the comedy was renewed for a sixth season Friday. In a statement about the cancellation Friday, ABC honcho Burke said the network “couldn’t be prouder of this game-changing show and the impact it has had on our cultural landscape. Contact David Mack at david.mack@buzzfeed.com. "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. "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 … "I do regret that and it wasn't nice and I am sorry for that.". So maybe you shouldn't be so upset that yours got renewed. This story has been shared 244,484 times. Ao continuar com a navegação em nosso site, você aceita o uso de cookies. Some fans speculated that Wu was angry she would be required to return to TV after the blockbuster success of Crazy Rich Asians, while others dubbed her remarks insensitive to struggling actors, as well as the rest of the Fresh Off the Boat cast and crew.
97,443, This story has been shared 93,073 times. The actor tried to clarify her remarks late Friday, tweeting that she had had "a rough day" and was "ill timed w/the news of the show. We’ll miss the Huang family and are eternally grateful for the incredibly heartfelt stories they have told these past six seasons.”. (Expletive)", CBS cancels Murphy Brown, renews 'Madam Secretary,' 'MacGyver,' 'Bull,' 'SWAT,' 'Five-0', ABC renews 'The Rookie,' 'Fresh Off the Boat,' 'American Housewife,' 'Single Parents', Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.
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", Todays tweets were on the heels of rough day&were ill timed w/the news of the show. No it’s not..what this is all about. When Fresh Off the Boat’s official Instagram account posted a photo of the cast with news of the renewal, Wu also commented “Dislike” on the photo. This story has been shared 244,484 times.
"I love FOTB," she wrote in a statement. Wu had shocked fans of the ABC sitcom with a series of messages on social media after the show was renewed for a sixth season. "I love FOTB," she wrote in a statement. Wu had a change of heart a couple of hours later, sending another tweet expressing her gratitude for the renewal and pride in working on the show. After a fan responded, “Congrats on your renewal! Wu said she regretted and was sorry that her words were insensitive to actors who could only dream of starring in a network comedy. Privacy Notice Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The success of ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ has helped pave the way for inclusion throughout the industry.”, She added that the cast, including Park and Wu, “is one of the finest and funniest on television. She continued: "Y’all are making a lot of assumptions about what I was saying. ABC sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat” has been canceled after six seasons, according to The Wrap. Representatives for ABC and 20th Century Fox, which produces the show, told BuzzFeed News they had no comment on Wu's words. She added that "Boat" is a "great show" that she's proud of and enjoys, but was looking forward to the other project since it would have "challenged" her as an artist.
She ended her statement with what appeared to be a muddled reference to the #MeToo movement, applying the slogan "believe women" as she urged fans to believe that she was telling the truth about her feelings. "People can hold conflicting feelings in their hearts — that conflict is a part of being human," she wrote.
In August, the “Hustlers” star admitted to being “dramatic” and “emotional” with the rant. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Great news :),” Wu replied bluntly, “No it’s not.". "So upset right now that I’m literally crying. For all the fans support, thank u. For me – that means pushing myself artistically.". Constance Wu sent out some unhappy tweets shortly after ABC announced the sixth-season renewal of her comedy, 'Fresh Off the Boat.' These words are my truth. "Boat" had been considered a "bubble" show, one whose fate is up in the air. She credited Fresh Off the Boat with affording her career options, but conceded to having mixed feelings about the show's return. Hunter biz partner confirms email, details Joe Biden's push to make millions from China:... Email reportedly sent from Biden's brother to Hunter references Kamala Harris, Officials question story of California woman rescued from Zion National Park, Missing pregnant woman found dead in boyfriend's freezer, Trump releases contentious '60 Minutes' footage ahead of broadcast, Randall Park, Ian Chen and Constance Wu in "Fresh Off the Boat.". F–k.” in a Twitter post when the series was renewed for a sixth season earlier this year. "So I can both love the show/cast/crew but at the same time be disappointed that I lost the other unrelated job.". I love the cast&crew. 93,073, © 2020 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved Im proud to be a part of it.
@ConstanceWu So sorry you’re upset about being on television and making money. Constance Wu Didn't Seem Pleased That Her ABC Show "Fresh Off The Boat" Was Renewed, Eddie Huang Is Not Happy With "Fresh Off The Boat" And Has Stopped Watching. Crazy Rich Asians star Constance Wu offered an apology — and an explanation — on Saturday for her slew of angry tweets and comments a day earlier about the renewal of her TV show Fresh Off the Boat. Now, the actress is sharing her "truth," with a statement shared to Twitter Saturday. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Your California Privacy Rights David Mack is a deputy director of breaking news for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York. ABC sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat” has been canceled after six seasons, according to The Wrap. Utilizamos cookies, próprios e de terceiros, que o reconhecem e identificam como um usuário único, para garantir a melhor experiência de navegação, personalizar conteúdo e anúncios, e melhorar o desempenho do nosso site e serviços. Your California Privacy Rights “We have ongoing conversations with the producers and it was made clear to us very early on that everyone took Constance at her word that she was apologetic,” she said. Plz know, Im so grateful for FOTB renewal. Your Ad Choices As Wu received a mix of both shocked and supportive responses, including some speculating that the renewal may impede her blossoming film career, she tweeted that she wasn't on "a rampage," just that she frequently uses that expletive.
@ConstanceWu Just think about all the actors and crews today that shows didn't get renewed and are devastated. Wu as Jessica Huang on Fresh Off the Boat. I love the cast&crew. But if one does have privilege, they ought to use that privilege as best they can.
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Constance Wu is setting the record straight on what she meant by upset tweets she sent yesterday after the renewal of her show "Fresh Off the Boat.". BuzzFeed News’ FinCEN Files investigation exposed massive financial corruption on a historic global scale. Plz know, Im so grateful for FOTB renewal. "So my dismayed social media replies were more about that other project and not about FOTB.". © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Thanks for contacting us. "I know it's a huge privilege that I even HAVE options – options that FOTB has afforded me. She also apologized for her ill-timing and "insensitive" words. Ugh. "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 Saturday. ", She described her work on Fresh Off the Boat as "fun and easy and pleasant," but said she's driven to "artistic challenges/difficulties over success/happiness.". “So upset right now that I’m literally crying,” she said. "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," she wrote. 244,484, This story has been shared 97,443 times. For all the fans support, thank u & for all who support my casual use of the word fuck-thank u too, But in her statement Saturday, she admitted that her public anger was to do with the show's renewal meaning she would have to give up another unnamed project "that would have challenged [her] as an artist.
", The Hollywood Reporter and Variety report that Wu had also commented "Dislike" on her show's Instagram post announcing: "Fresh Off the Boat Is Back For Season 6! "I love FOTB. ", As the business day closed in Los Angeles Friday Wu shifted gears again, explaining the earlier messages came on "the heels of rough day&were ill timed w/the news of the show.