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Constance Wu: Controversy, Charity & Net Worth

If you have viewed Crazy Rich Asians, you definitely must have noticed the actress who played the role of Rachel Chu.

Yes, this article is about Constance Wu, the incredible actress who plays the role of Rachel in the romantic drama-comedy.

Wu is a nominated Golden Globe actress who has been part of the Hollywood industry since 2006.

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Constance Wu posing for a photo at an Event (Source: stylebistro)

Furthermore, you might also recognize Wu from Beyonce and Jay-Z’s music video of Family Feud.

The actress with Taiwanese ancestry is a four-time Critics’ Choice Awards nominee. She has also acted in Hustlers, where she plays the role of Destiny.

This article will give you detailed information about Constance’s early life, career, controversies, relationship, and net worth.

Quick Facts

Birth Name Constance Tianmin Wu 
Other Names Constance Wu, Wu, Constance, C
Date of Birth March 22, 1982
Age 42 Years Old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Chinese Zodiac Dog
Place of Birth Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Current Residence Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Profession Actress
Active years 2006-present
Citizenship United States
Father Fang-Sheng Wu
Mother Not Available
Siblings Three
Marital Status Unmarried
Spouse/ Boyfriend Ben Hethcoat (Ex)
Ryan Kattner (present)
Children One
Education Douglas S. Freeman High School
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
The State University of New York at Purchase’s
Columbia University
Languages English, Mandarin
Religion Christianity, Buddhism
Ethnicity Taiwanese American
Complexion White
Hobbies Painting, Swimming, Travelling, Reading Books
Food Habit Non-Vegetarian
Favorite Book Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Height In feet: 5 ft 4 in
In centimeters: 164 cm
Weight In Kilograms: 55 kg
In Pounds: 121.2 lbs
Body Type Hourglass
Dress Size 5 U.S.
Body Measurements 35-24-35 inches
Skin Tone Very Fair
Hair Color Dark Brown
Eye Color Black
Net Worth $6 million
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Last Updated March 2024

Constance Wu: Early Life, Family, and Education

Constance Tianmin Wu was born on March 22, 1982, in Richmond, Virginia, U.S.

While her father’s name is Fang-Sheng Wu, her mother’s name is not disclosed by Constance.

Furthermore, C’s father is a biology and genetics professor who teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Similarly, Wu’s mother is a computer engineer who is a total computer geek. Both of her parents are Taiwanese emigrants.

Interestingly, Wu told in an interview that her grandparents were too poor and were bamboo workers.

Thus, they didn’t have the chance to get an education and lacked the skill of writing and reading.

Wu was raised alongside three other sisters by their parents, and she is the third out of four daughters.

Moreover, Constance attended the Douglas S. Freeman High School in Henrico County.

A young Constance alongside her father.
A young Constance alongside her father.

Furthermore, she started participating in plays in local theater ever since she was in high school.

The actress participated at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film institute in a six-month program organized by her high school.

In 2005, Wu graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from the State University of New York at Purchase.

Similarly, Constance claimed that Ang Lee was one of her major inspirations to pursue a career in acting.

Additionally, Ang Lee is a Taiwanese filmmaker and an Academy Award-winning director.

Likewise, Constance graduated from Columbia University, majoring in psycholinguistics and speech pathology.

Furthermore, after completing her education, the actress finally decided to step into the Hollywood film industry.

Constance Wu: Age, Height, and Weight

The 42 Years Old Crazy Rich Asians actress is a beautiful human being.

Moreover, Constance is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs about 55 Kilograms. Wu has a body measurement of 35-24-35 inches.

Similarly, the actress has Dark Brown colored hair, Black colored eye pupils, and has got a very fair skin tone.

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Constance Wu: Career

Movies

After completing her graduation, Wu moved to Los Angeles with a motive to pursue a career in acting.

Moreover, she made her screen debut in 2006; she acted as Jenn in Stephanie Daley. Wu was cast as Michelle in The Architect.

In 2007, the actress landed the role of Lucy in Year of the Fish.

After years of manifestation and a break from the industry, Wu returned to the movie scene in 2011, as she acted in Sound of My Voice.

Similarly, in 2012, Constance acted in Watching TV with the Red Chinese. In 2013, she portrayed the role of Melanie in Best Friends Forever.

The same year, Wu acted in Deadly Revenge as Kym.

Likewise, from 2014 to 2015, Wu landed roles in movies such as Electric Slide, Parallels, and Low Budget Ethnic Movie.

Most importantly, 2017 was a significant year for the Asian activist as she was cast in seven projects, out of which were two films.

Besides, The Feels and All the Creatures Were Stirring were the movies in which Wu acted in 2017.

Likewise, in 2018, due to Wu’s exposure after she acted in many movies, she was cast by the directors in Crazy Rich Asians.

Constance portrays the leading role of Rachel Chu in this movie.

The movie is an all-Asian cast movie that stars Henry Golding, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, and other recognizable Asian celebrities.

Most importantly, in 2019, the famous actress acted alongside the amazing Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B in Hustlers.

Additionally, Hustlers, a crime drama movie, earned $157.6 million at the box office.

Likewise, in 2021, Constance portrayed the role of Grace in I Was a Simple Man.

TV Series

The Hustlers actress made her TV debut in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Additionally, she acted as Candy in an episode titled, Underbelly, which aired in 2006.

In 2007, Wu portrayed the role of Laundine Lee in three episodes of One Life to Live, a famous ABC soap opera.

Similarly, in 2011, C landed a role in Torchwood, where she acted as Shawnie Yamaguchi.

Most importantly, Wu acted in the leading role of Kathy in EastSiders from 2012 to 2017. In 2013, the versatile actress performed in Covert Affairs and Browsers.

Constance (rightest) in the set of Fresh Off the Boat
Constance (rightest) in the set of Fresh Off the Boat

Furthermore, in 2014, she was chosen by the casting team to act in Franklin & Bash and High Moon.

Similarly, in 2015, Wu landed roles in Children’s Hospital and Fresh Off the Boat.

From 2016 to 2017, Constance acted in Royal Pains as Amy Chang and in Dimension 404 as Jane. Recently, in 2021, Wu portrayed the role of Jenny in Solos.

The dramatic anthology miniseries stars actors like Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, and other recognizable personalities.

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Other Series and Movies

In 2013, the outstanding multi-talented actress was credited for directing and writing My Mother Is Not a Fish.

The drama-fantasy movie stars Abraham Benrubi, Tara Buck, and Yin Chang. Constance acted in two short films the same year, Ties and Taylor Manifest.

Similarly, in 2017, the actor acted as Lilian in Nine Minutes, a short movie. Wu gave voice to Skunk in a short animated movie titled Crow: The Legend.

She gave the voice to The Mayor of Ninjago in The Lego Ninjago Movie. In 2017, she acted in the music video of Family Feud sung by Jay Z, which features Beyonce.

In 2018, she gave voice to Molly in Next Gen, an animated science fiction movie. Moreover, Wu gave voice to Mom in Wish Dragon in 2021.

Upcoming Projects

Some of the upcoming projects in which Constance is involved are:

  • Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
  • The Terminal List
  • Goodbye Vitamin
  • China Rich Girlfriend
  • Rich People Problems

Constance Wu: Relationships and Child

Wu has been known to date only two people over her career. Her first boyfriend was Ben Hethcoat, an actor, producer, documentarian, and director who lives in Los Angeles.

Additionally, Hethcoat and Wu first met on a movie set back in 2011.

Furthermore, the chemistry between the two became so intimate and strong in such a short time that the newly formed couple started living with each other.

Likewise, as Wu dated Hethcoat, she got multiple hate comments and criticism from the Asian incels for dating a white man.

Unfortunately, the two split in February 2018 after dating for eight long years. Furthermore, Wu then moved on and stayed single for a while.

Surprisingly, a famous screenwriter who goes by the name of Ryan Kattner stole her heart.

Her second-ever boyfriend, Ryan, is a Texas-born screenwriter, composer, artist, actor, and director.

Wu in a photoshoot with her partner Ryan.
Wu in a photoshoot with her partner Ryan.

The famous screenwriter is also a band remember of the legendary band Man Man and a band named Mister Heavenly.

Likewise, Kattner and Wu bonded like bread and butter; the couple gave birth to their beautiful daughter in August 2020.

Moreover, their daughter’s name and face haven’t been revealed yet as Wu wants to keep her first child out of the media until she is ready for it.

Constance Wu: Controversies

Constance has been struggling, hustling, and overcoming every set of negativity against her throughout her incredible acting career.

Likewise, she has managed to remain free from the dark side of fame, as she has avoided some major controversies in her journey.

Moreover, the activist has faced discrimination in the industry because of her racial background, and she wants Tabboo to be removed.

Wu faced harassment and was heavily criticized online when she dated her ex-boyfriend Ben Hethcoat.

As the 6th season of Fresh Off the Boat got renewed, Wu caused some drama on Twitter. Moreover, she tweeted: “So upset right now that I’m crying!”

Furthermore, fans of the show were furious and backlashed the Taiwanese American actress.

Even the ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel decided to take a dig at Constance.

Likewise, Wu later tweeted that she didn’t hate the show, but its renewal meant that she would have to give up on a project she was interested in.

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Constance Wu: Awards and Achievements

  • Constance is the first Asian woman in 44 years to get nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy by the Golden Globe Awards.
  • In 2014 and 2016, she was awarded Best Ensemble in Drama category by Indie Series Awards.
  • Wu won an award in 2019s, The Asian Awards.
  • The actress was nominated for Best Actress by Satellite Awards for her role in Hustlers.
  • She was named Female Breakout Star of 2015 by Asian American Awards.

Constance Wu: Charity

Wu believes in activism; she is a health activist who supports Asian representation in the U.S.

In 2017, the kind-hearted actress partnered up with Mary’s List to provide basic stuff to the immigrants and refugees in some parts of Southern California.

Furthermore, Wu states that she admires the courageous people who immigrate to find a new journey for themselves.

She wants the immigrants to find their peaceful place and wants to help them as far as possible from her side.

Moreover, the actress has shared her stories regarding the disapproval of roles because of racial injustice.

Thus, works hard enough so that her success could pave the path for the upcoming Asian community in Hollywood.

#StarringConstanceWu is a trending hashtag used by activists to highlight the existence of starring roles by Asians.

Constance Wu: Net Worth

The actress Constance Wu has an estimated net worth of approximately $6 million.

Likewise, Constance earns mainly from her salary from acting in series and movies. The mother of one also earns through brand endorsements and sponsorships.

Recently, the actress signed a deal with eOne, also known as Entertainment One.

Constance Wu: Social Media

The Wish Dragon voice actress was active on Instagram and Twitter but is not active on any of them.

Likewise, she posted some videos and photos on Instagram, but she has deleted all of her posts.

Constance Wu: Fun Facts

  • Before becoming an actress, Wu worked as a waitress, personal assistant, and nanny.
  • Constance was named one of the most influential people in the world in 2017 by Times magazine.
  • Moreover, on the Live with Kelly and Ryan show, Wu said she hadn’t seen Hustlers yet.
  • The American actress became an undercover stripper for being better at the role of Destiny in Hustlers.
  • Likewise, the actress owns a pet rabbit, and her name is Lida Rose.

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FAQs

What does Constance Wu’s skincare routine consist of?

The Taiwanese American actress is truly a skincare addict!

Wu always looks ready and fresh because of her routine to make her skin look flawless.

Likewise, she uses Vitamin C serums, cleansers, exfoliators, and selective sunscreen to make her skin glow.

Did Constance Wu decline a role in a movie alongside Bruce Willis?

Yes, Constance turned down a role in a movie alongside Bruce Willis, but the movie’s name is not known.

Furthermore, she told Cinemablend that she declined the role as she had planned to attend the Sundance Screenwriters Lab at the time of the movie’s shooting.

Although a role alongside Bruce would gain her exposure, Wu had other plans as she made a name out of herself through other means.

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