Constance Wu Tried Suicide After Contemporary Off the Boat Tweet Backlash

In a prolonged assertion shared on Twitter on Thursday, which marked the actress’ return to social media after almost three years, Wu introduced her upcoming memoir, “Making a Scene,” and opened up in regards to the outrage following her “careless” tweets about “Contemporary Off the Boat’s” renewal, particularly how the backlash negatively impacted her psychological well being.

“Hello everyone. I have not been on social media in virtually 3 years,” Wu, 40, started. “Tbh, I am slightly scared, however I am dipping my toe again in to say that I am right here and whereas I used to be gone I wrote a e book known as ‘Making a Scene.'”

She continued, “This subsequent half is difficult to speak about … however I used to be afraid of coming again on social media as a result of I virtually misplaced my life from it: 3 years in the past, once I made careless tweets in regards to the renewal of my TV present, it ignited outrage and web shaming that acquired fairly extreme. I felt terrible about what I would mentioned, and when just a few DMs from a fellow Asian actress informed me I would change into a blight on the Asian American group, I began feeling like I did not even should dwell anymore. That I used to be a shame to AsAms, and so they’d be higher off with out me. Trying again, it is surreal that just a few DMs satisfied me to finish my very own life, however that is what occurred. Fortunately, a pal discovered me and rushed me to the ER.”

The “Loopy Wealthy Asians” star went on to explain her suicide try as “a scary second that made me reassess lots in my life,” earlier than she highlighted the significance of psychological well being consciousness, particularly within the Asian American group.

“For the subsequent few years, I put my profession apart to concentrate on my psychological well being,” Wu wrote. “AsAms do not discuss psychological well being sufficient. Whereas we’re fast to rejoice illustration wins, there’s quite a lot of avoidance across the extra uncomfortable points inside our group.”

“Even my tweets grew to become a topic so sensitive that almost all of my AsAm colleagues determined that was the time to keep away from me or ice me out,” she added. “I will admit it damage lots, nevertheless it additionally made me notice how essential it’s to achieve out and take care of people who find themselves going by way of a tough time.”

The “Hustlers” actress mentioned that this realization was the rationale “why I wrote my e book and why I am right here right this moment — to achieve out and assist individuals discuss in regards to the uncomfortable stuff as a way to perceive it, reckon with it, and open pathways to therapeutic. If we need to be seen, actually seen … we have to let all of ourselves be seen, together with the components we’re scared or ashamed of — components that, nevertheless, imperfect require care and a focus. And we have to cease beating one another (and ourselves) up once we do.”

Wu famous that though her memoir, which is a group of essays, “just isn’t all the time essentially the most flattering portrayal, it is as sincere as I understand how to be,” including, “As a result of the reality is, I am not poised or sleek or excellent. I make errors … plenty of ’em!”

“The Terminal Record” star then ended her assertion by sharing why she’s now open to being on social media regardless of her fears.

“After slightly break from Hollywood and a lot of remedy I really feel OK sufficient to enterprise again on right here (at the very least for slightly bit). And despite the fact that I am scared, I’ve determined that I owe it to the me-of-3-years-ago to be courageous and share my story in order that it would assist somebody with theirs,” concluded Wu, who additionally shared a follow-up tweet that includes the quantity for the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Wu additionally posted a screenshot of her assertion on her Instagram Story. She presently has zero posts on her profile. On her Twitter account, in the meantime, the “Solos” actress has appeared to have deleted all of her previous tweets, except for Thursday’s publish. Her bio for each social media accounts now incorporates a hyperlink to her e book, “Making a Scene,” which shall be launched this fall.

In Might 2019, Wu got here beneath hearth after she expressed disappointment that her ABC collection “Contemporary Off the Boat” had been renewed for a brand new season. The star shared a collection of tweets, together with writing that she was “so upset” and he or she was “actually crying” over the sitcom’s renewal … amongst different remarks.

After Wu deleted a few of her feedback and initially blamed them on a “tough day,” she later clarified her Twitter rant, admitting that her indignant outburst over “Contemporary Off the Boat” getting one other season was as a result of she was wanting ahead to difficult herself on one other challenge she was not in a position to do.

Should you or somebody you realize is battling despair or has had ideas of harming themselves or taking their very own life, get assist. The Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) supplies 24/7, free, confidential assist for individuals in misery.