“Charlie’s Angels” actress Lucy Liu drew mixed reactions on social media after
“Charlie’s Angels” actress Lucy Liu drew mixed reactions on social media after she made a comment about looking like a Filipino during her appearance on “The Late Night Show with David Letterman” last October 11.
On the talk show, Liu was discussing her regular exercise regimen with the host.
Asked by Letterman if she likes running outdoors or indoors, the Hollywood actress of Chinese descent said: “I run in a machine. It’s easier for me. Also if I get really dark, I’ll start to look a little Filipino, it wouldn’t match. If I start getting darker, you know what I mean? I can get really dark if I’m in the sun too much.”
During the episode, Liu also discussed her upcoming series “Elementary.”
A number of netizens picked on Liu’s comments about looking “a little Filipino.”
According to YouTube user sarahmaegrueso, Liu sounded a bit of a racist with her comment.
“Really, what’s wrong with being a Filipino? In the first place she’s half Asian? I admire her being a great actress, but what she said is really racist. Nakakalungkot lang,” sarahmaegrueso said.
“Hey Lucy Liu, wtf is wrong with looking Filipino? #LucyLiu #FilipinoLooks,” added Twitter user David Mo Sian.