Constance Wu quotes

Constance Wu is an American actress known for her roles in television and film. She gained widespread recognition starring as Jessica Huang in the sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat" and as Rachel Chu in the romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians." She has become a prominent advocate for Asian-American representation in Hollywood. Here are 8 of her quotes:

Specificity is what makes good storytelling, and good storytelling is what makes money, and making money is then what encourages new producers to invest in different stories about Asians.

Constance Wu

Make sure your work is never results-oriented. The result is a byproduct of the work, in a way.

Constance Wu

Listening to an underserved population is how you begin to understand them and serve them better.

Constance Wu

I don't fear being outspoken. The only thing I fear is losing my sense of integrity or losing sight of the values on which I guide my life. So I don't think it's particularly brave or unusual for me to speak out.

Constance Wu

I'd rather lose all my stuff than lose myself, because I've done that before, and that feels way worse.

Constance Wu

I don't have the best family life. I'm not going to have a sob story and be like, my parents abandoned me, because they didn't. But they also are not that present. When I'm alone, I'm alone. I don't have anybody to call, and so I have to create meaning from myself.

Constance Wu

I'm okay with not having a super-secure lifestyle because if you're doing what you like, you don't need stuff to fill any empty holes.

Constance Wu