Constance Wu Opens Up in Her Essay Collection, 'Making a Scene'

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Oct 4, 2022

Constance Wu is known and beloved for her roles in "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Fresh Off the Boat." But until now, she has not revealed some of the more challenging details of her life, including experiences with sexual assault and a suicide attempt. Wu discusses all of this, plus her childhood and her big break in Hollywood, in her new collection of essays Making A Scene. She joins us to discuss.

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