“While we’re filming the scene, Bill starts throwing insults,” Lucy revealed to the Los Angeles Times. Quite Asian podcast, calling his behavior “inexcusable and unacceptable.”
“Some of the comments were inexcusable and unacceptable, and I was not going to stand by and accept them,” she said. “So, yes, I stood up for myself and I don’t regret it. Because no matter how low you are on the totem pole or where you come from, there is no need to condescend or put down others. “
At the time, Lucy also noted that she had since been on good terms with Bill – and in a new interview with the Guardian, the legendary actor explained in more detail why she stood up for herself.
“I really didn’t think about it,” she said. “I would have done it in any situation.”
“I think when I feel like something is wrong, I’m going to protect myself. It’s an innate thing to do if you feel like there’s an injustice, and I still feel that.”
Lucy continued, assuming that if she was the type to not Had she responded to such treatment, she would have had “a much easier path” in the entertainment industry in general.
“But because I was never that person, we had to find a way. There was never an easy path, for me and for (other Asian American actors) — I definitely think that It’s a group effort. I’ll never take credit for it.”
“My career was not paved by myself.”
You can read Lucy’s full interview here.
