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 practically three years, Wu introduced her upcoming memoir, “Making a Scene,” and opened up concerning 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 never 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 guide 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, after I made careless tweets concerning the renewal of my TV present, it ignited outrage and web shaming that obtained fairly extreme. I felt terrible about what I would stated, and when a couple of DMs from a fellow Asian actress advised me I would develop into a blight on the Asian American group, I began feeling like I did not even should stay 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 a couple of DMs satisfied me to finish my very own life, however that is what occurred. Fortunately, a buddy 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 have fun illustration wins, there’s numerous 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 am going to admit it damage lots, nevertheless it additionally made me notice how essential it’s to succeed in out and take care of people who find themselves going via a tough time.”

The “Hustlers” actress stated that this realization was the rationale “why I wrote my guide and why I am right here right this moment — to succeed in out and assist folks speak concerning the uncomfortable stuff with a view to perceive it, reckon with it, and open pathways to therapeutic. If we wish to be seen, actually seen … we have to let all of ourselves be seen, together with the elements we’re scared or ashamed of — elements that, nevertheless, imperfect require care and a spotlight. And we have to cease beating one another (and ourselves) up after we do.”

Wu famous that though her memoir, which is a group of essays, “shouldn’t be at all times 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 … a lot of ’em!”

“The Terminal Listing” 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 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’d 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 at the moment 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 put up. Her bio for each social media accounts now contains a hyperlink to her guide, “Making a Scene,” which shall be launched this fall.

In Might 2019, Wu got here underneath fireplace after she expressed disappointment that her ABC sequence “Contemporary Off the Boat” had been renewed for a brand new season. The star shared a sequence 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 mission she was now not capable of do.

Should you or somebody you realize is scuffling with 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) offers 24/7, free, confidential help for folks in misery.