A new clip from The Devil Wears Prada 2 is sparking controversy for its perceived reliance on harmful stereotypes about Asian people. Critics and social media users are calling out the film for portraying the new Asian-American assistant character, Jin Chao, as embodying 'nerdy' and 'boring' tropes through her appearance and dialogue.
Critics argued that the scene in question uses Hollywood stereotypes about Asian people being"nerdy" and"boring.
"Anne portrays Andy Sachs, an aspiring journalist who lands a job as Miranda’s assistant. The sequel sees Andy returning to the magazine, this time as the new Features Editor, with an assistant of her own: an Asian-American woman named Jin Chao.shared by 20th Century Studios, Anne’s character is seen getting off an elevator and meeting her assistant, who is wearing glasses and dressed in a striped shirt and matching pants.
“Are you Andy? Hi! I’m Jin Chao. I’m your new assistant,” she informs her.
“I was an intern this morning…Nobody wanted to work in your department ‘cause it’s not actual fashion, so I just got it. Isn’t that cool? ” Insecure about whether she will be accepted, Jin, played by Helen J. Shen, tells Andy that she graduated from Yale and begins listing her credentials.
“I did go to Yale, 3.86 GPA, lead soprano of the , and my ACT score was 36 on the very first time,” she says. The short scene did not land well on social media, with one viewer writing on X, “Racist name? Check. Cheap stereotypes?
Check. And that’s your ‘thank you’ to your most crucial overseas box office market? ”An X user based in South Asia asked, “We are in 2026… what made them think we’ll find this kind of racism funny? ”Watch a new clip from The Devil Wears Prada 2 and experience the film only in theaters May 1.
Get tickets now:“It’s 2026 and they’re still playing on the old Asians are nerdy/boring stereotypes. Her name, outfit and styling are…The Racist Wears Prada,” echoed a fourth viewer. A separate viewer claimed the film was “made for white women,” noting, “Of course they used an awkward actress to represent the Asian woman. They are a huge threat when they are smart, successful, and attractive, and too many of them are in the real world.
” Many Asian-American social media users have called for a boycott of the film.
“I was planning to watch this movie, but after seeing the trailer I found it racist, so I’ve decided not to see it,” admitted one critic. “Nope! Not in the hell will anyone make me watch this film! ” read another comment on the video posted by the film’s production company.
A Japanese user said, “It gives me chills. Did they use this scene in the promo because it’s ‘funny’? #BoycottTheDevilWearsPrada2. ”, Helen said her character, Jin, gets her own arc, in which she “steps into her own power, and she gets to flaunt that and use it to help.
”over their background in theater, particularly their experiences at the prestigious youth theater program at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse.
“ led the room, and the piece, with such grace, strength and kindness,” Helen told the outlet. “There was efficiency and respect for everyone’s time. ” Amid her success on Broadway and her feature-film debut, the actress can’t help but reflect on how grateful she is to her parents.
“My parents came to New Jersey as immigrants and built a life in America,” she said. “They sacrificed so much to give me the opportunities I’m now experiencing. “I’m a product of the place that I’m from and the people that I’ve met along the way. ”features the return of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci.
It is directed by David Frankel, who helmed the first film.also introduces new stars, including Helen, Kenneth Branagh, Rachel Bloom, Patrick Brammall, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Caleb Hearon, Simone Ashley, Tibor Ravitz, and Pauline Chalamet. Adapted from Lauren Weisberger’s novel about her experience working at a famous fashion magazine, the original 2006 film was a box office success and received two Academy Award nominations: Best Costume Design for Patricia Field and Best Actress for Meryl Streep.
“Any time Asian people are successful it’s because of racism. Got it,” wrote one viewer, as others continued to debate the sceneBy entering your email and clicking Subscribe, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to ourWith a degree in social science and a love for culture, I approach entertainment journalism at Bored Panda with a research-driven mindset.
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