Megan Markle Calls Out Harmful Asian Stereotypes in Hollywood Films

Former actress and Duchess of Sussex, Megan Markle, has returned to her Archetypes podcast on Spotify for the first time since the death of Queen Elizabeth.

In her latest episode, she addressed the long-standing Asian stereotype of the Dragon Lady that has persisted in Hollywood films for decades.

Markle called out two films, Austin Powers and Kill Bill, for perpetuating harmful stereotypes of Asian women as over-sexualized and overly aggressive.

However, she failed to acknowledge that Austin Powers is a satire film that exaggerates and mocks these stereotypes.

Furthermore, Kill Bill features three other female professional killers in addition to O-Ren Ishii, played by Lucy Liu, who is labeled as a Dragon Lady.

Liu has previously spoken out against this type of character labeling and criticized the notion that only Asian women can be labeled as such.

She stated that if she couldn't play certain roles because mainstream Americans still see her as other, and she didn't want to be cast only in typically Asian roles because they reinforce stereotypes, she would start to feel trapped.

Markle's criticism of Kill Bill and Quentin Tarantino, its director, has also been met with backlash.

She is accused of biting the hand of an influential and beloved figure in Hollywood, and her comments have created grievances with A-list people.

Hollywood relationships are cemented in loyalty, and Markle's actions may result in her being frozen out of the industry.

Furthermore, Markle's drama professor at Northwestern University once said she could be a great actress if she trained in theatre.

However, Markle refused the offer, believing she was already a terrific actress who would win massive accolades.

When she didn't, she started to panic and went on the prowl for a rich man to marry, ultimately landing Prince Harry.

However, Markle and Prince Harry are slowly being frozen out of Hollywood, according to commentator Cara Kennedy.

She stated that it takes charisma, dedication, and charm to become a Hollywood power couple, and Markle and Harry just don't have it.

They are increasingly being frozen out of red carpet events, and their attempts to mix monarchy with celebrity have not been well-received.

In conclusion, Megan Markle's return to her podcast has reignited discussions on harmful Asian stereotypes in Hollywood films.

While her intentions were good, her criticism of Kill Bill and Quentin Tarantino has created backlash and may result in her being frozen out of Hollywood.

It remains to be seen how Markle and Prince Harry will navigate their future in the entertainment industry.