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Lucy Liu
Lucy Alexis Liu is an American actress, producer, and artist. Regarded as a Hollywood icon and a trailblazer for Asian American representation in Hollywood, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Critics' Choice Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards. A prominent sex symbol in the late 1990s and early 2000s, she has been recognized…
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Born 2 December 1968 · Q188375
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2026· 2 entries
Women's Wear Daily: Lucy Liu Embraces Minimalist Glamour on ‘The Tonight Show’ With Barely-there Sandals
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2025· 6 entries
Moviefone: Lucy Liu Talks 'Rosemead' and the Tragic True Story It Is Based On
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Women's Wear Daily: Lucy Liu Signals Polka Dots’ Staying Power in Bach Mai’s Bustle Gown at the 11th Asian World Film Festival
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FirstShowing.net: Lucy Liu & Lawrence Shou in Indie Drama 'Rosemead' Official Trailer
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Yahoo: Lucy Liu Debuts Her Shortest Haircut in Years
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Received renewed critical attention for her performance in the psychological drama Rosemead
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Liu starred in and produced Rosemead as a mother diagnosed with a terminal illness who has a troubled child
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2024· 1 entry
Starred in Steven Soderbergh's psychological thriller film Presence and Jake Kasdan's Christmas action comedy film Red One
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2022· 1 entry
Voiced the role of Callisto Mal in the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Strange World
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2019· 2 entries
Liu became the second Chinese American woman to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Played houselite Simone Grove in the first season of the CBS series Why Women Kill
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2015· 1 entry
Liu has a son, Rockwell, who was born in 2015 via gestational surrogate.
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2013· 1 entry
Liu was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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2008· 1 entry
Produced and narrated the short film The Road to Traffik, about the Cambodian author and human rights advocate Somaly Mam
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2007· 2 entries
Empire named Liu number 96 of their "100 Sexiest Movie Stars"
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Liu appeared in Code Name: The Cleaner; Rise: Blood Hunter, a supernatural thriller co-starring Michael Chiklis in which Liu plays an undead reporter (for which she was ranked number 41 on "Top 50 Sexiest Vampires"); and
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2006· 2 entries
Liu portrayed Jin Ping, an HIV-positive Chinese woman
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Liu received an "Asian Excellence Award" for Visibility
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2004· 2 entries
Awarded MTV Movie Award for Best Villain for Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2004).
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Liu was appointed an ambassador for U
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2002· 1 entry
Liu played Rita Foster in Vincenzo Natali's Brainstorm
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2001· 1 entry
Liu was the spokeswoman for the Lee National Denim Day fundraiser, which raises money for breast cancer research and education
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2000· 1 entry
Liu starred in Charlie's Angels along with Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz
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1997· 1 entry
Liu was cast in a role on Ally McBeal
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1992· 1 entry
Made her big-screen debut in the Hong Kong film Rhythm of Destiny, which starred Danny Lee and Aaron Kwok
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1990· 2 entries
Told The New York Times, "There aren't many Asian roles, and it's very difficult to get your foot in the door
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With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian languages and cultures
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1989· 1 entry
For the University of Michigan's production of Alice in Wonderland during her senior year of college
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1968· 2 entries
Born 1968-12-02.
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In the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens, New York City
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