Popular sitcom Fresh Off the Boat got renewed for a sixth season and lead actress Constance Wu was not happy about it at all.
Source: Instagram.com/constancewu
In a series of irate tweets, Wu expressed her disappointment over the renewal. “So upset right now that I’m literally crying,” she wrote in one tweet.
She even commented “Dislike.” on the announcement post of Fresh Off the Boat‘s official Instagram page. The comment has now been deleted.
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Many fans have since criticized her over her reactions, calling it insensitive to struggling actors, as well as the cast and crew of the show.
I don’t understand why she’s being so ungrateful towards her employer—that put her on the map. I had no idea she existed prior to this show. I understand there are many opportunities out there; but you made a commitment. Be thankful you don’t work a boring 9-5 like most folk. pic.twitter.com/YxSgtYUeAl
— oookay (@mountkynthos) May 10, 2019
Just think about all the actors and crews today that shows didn’t get renewed and are devastated. So maybe you shouldn’t be so upset that yours got renewed.
— Funko_Whisper (@erinn_garrison) May 10, 2019
Following the initial backlash, the actress explained in a Tweet that her reactions were “ill-timed” and that she was “grateful” for the show’s renewal.
Todays tweets were on the heels of rough day&were ill timed w/the news of the show. Plz know, Im so grateful for FOTB renewal. I love the cast&crew. Im proud to be a part of it. For all the fans support, thank u & for all who support my casual use of the word fuck-thank u too?
— Constance Wu (@ConstanceWu) May 11, 2019
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However, the actress said in an official statement that her anger was caused by her having to let go of another opportunity that she claimed would have given her “artistic challenge” instead of the “comfort and ease” of reprising her role in Fresh Off the Boat.
She acknowledged that her words may have been insensitive to struggling actors who didn’t have the privilege she now has for having options.
She ended her apology by expressing her love and gratitude to the cast and crew of the show, but still admitted her conflicted feelings over the renewal. She also alluded to the #MeToo movement by thanking her supporters for hearing her side and for making “the choice to believe women.”
Read the full statement below:
These words are my truth. I hope you hear them pic.twitter.com/l6SvbFcUlj
— Constance Wu (@ConstanceWu) May 11, 2019
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Since her public apology, many have continued to criticize her for her choice of words while others showed their support.
I just don’t believe this. I understand you had to give up a project, but… Constance I would love to be in your shoes right now. You should’ve spoken to the producers privately instead of publicly dissing the show that has launched your career ??
— Melissa Taylor (@TaylorMelissa11) May 12, 2019
Whilst I get you were disappointed about the renewal and how it affected the other project… it was the tone, the immaturity (“dislike”) and lack of consideration for the cast/crew who might not have the privilege of other opportunities that left a bad taste ?
— Nikki Bellerby (@nikkibellerby) May 11, 2019
It’s sad that people aren’t even trying to understand how you feel about the situation and instead are only going off about how you’re ungrateful for the shows renewal and everything…
It’s almost like they’ve never had a creative drive or passion before…
— Six-Talez (@SixTalez) May 12, 2019
Yet if this was any other actor/actress, you all would be behind them 100%. Just because a role gave her spotlight, doesn’t mean it allows for growth. Ultimately, that’s what we want in a job is growth.
— Elliott (@FilipinoPepper) May 12, 2019
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