The Devil Wears Prada Sequel Faces Backlash for Stereotyping Asian Character

0:00It's April 28th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered stories from the spotlight. The sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is catching heat from East Asian audiences over its new intern character, Jin Chao, played by Helen Jiaxin. Critics say the name sounds too much like the old racist slur Ching Chong, and her portrayal as a super smart nerdy Yale grad with perfect scores, and thick glasses leans hard into outdated stereotypes of Asian overachievers. The backlash kicked off with the trailer dropped back in April, now racking up over 25 million views. In the clip, Jin pitches herself eagerly to Anne Hathaway's character, boasting her 3.86 GPA, leads to Pranel's spot in Yales, Wiffin Puffs, and a perfect 36 ACT score on the first try, all while dressed in drab clothes, and acting overly eager. Central media exploded, especially in China, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, with viewers calling it blatant anti-Asian racism and white fantasy, tropes.

1:03Folks are ripping the child like look, insecurity mixed with top credentials, and accusing Hollywood of pandering for box office bucks while insulting. The culture, meanwhile, the film stirs other drama by taking jabs at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Emily Blunt's character, dates of billionaire tech bro played by Justin Theroux, echoing Bezos' glow-up, his ex-wise philanthropy, and rumors of them eyeing Vogue's parent company. The studio denies any direct ties, and early screenings are under wraps. As the movie hits China on April 30th and the US and UK on May 1st, this controversy could then its buzz right before launch proving, Hollywood's still tripping over cultural lines in the global game.