Awkwafina News & Updates

Awkwafina Didn't Plan to Be 50 Feet in the Air, But Here We Are

Long overdue, comedian Awkwafina is taking on more feature-leading roles with this year's heartwarmi...

Aug 18, 2024 • collider

Awkwafina's statement on her blaccent and cultural appropriation allegations fell short of a real apology, critics say

Awkwafina has been under fire throughout her career for co-opting a so-called blaccent and hijacking...

Feb 17, 2022 • Yahoo

Awkwafina’s Best Shoes Through the Years, Photos

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Awkwafina always rules the red...

Apr 03, 2025 • Yahoo

Today’s famous birthdays list for June 2, 2026 includes celebrities Awkwafina, Morena Baccarin

Awkwafina and Morena Baccarin share a birthday today. Check out our list of celebrities and other fa...

Jun 02, 2026 • cleveland.com

How Much Is Awkwafina Worth?

Musician and actress Awkwafina (born Nora Lum) may be known for making people laugh, but her origins...

Sep 02, 2021 • AOL

Famous birthdays for June 2: Jo Koy, Awkwafina

Comedian Jo Koy turns 55 and musician/actor Awkwafina turns 38, among the famous birthdays for June ...

Jun 02, 2026 • UPI on MSN

Awkwafina Clears Up ‘Blaccent’ and Cultural Appropriation During Black History Month

The "Nora from Queens" creator also officially announced she is "retiring" from Twitter. The “Shan...

Feb 07, 2022 • IndieWire

Awkwafina Addresses Criticism Over Her 'Blaccent,' Announces Twitter Exit: 'I Will Always Listen'

"I'm still learning and doing that personal work," Awkwafina wrote in a statement, responding to cri...

Feb 05, 2022 • People

Awkwafina and Sandra Oh bring the dysfunction as estranged sisters in Quiz Lady first look

Awkwafina and Sandra Oh play estranged-sisters-turned-game-show-champion-hopefuls in EW's exclusive ...

Jul 13, 2023 • Entertainment Weekly

Awkwafina Is More Than Just Her Comedy, and This Movie Proves It

Currently a features writer at Collider, Elisa Guimarães is an arts and entertainment journalist an...

Apr 23, 2023 • collider

Awkwafina addresses criticism over her ‘blaccent,’ quits Twitter

After years of being called out for using a “blaccent,” Asian-American actress Awkwafina — bor...

Feb 05, 2022 • Page Six

‘Jeopardy!’ champ Chris D’Angelo talks Awkwafina link as he goes for win no. 3

The contestant waited 20 years to get on the show....

May 22, 2026 • TV Insider on MSN

Awkwafina’s Awkward ‘Little Mermaid’ Rap “The Scuttlebutt” Shows She’s Learned Nothing From “Blaccent” Backlash

Discover What’s Streaming On: You know that feeling when you’re innocently walking around and a ...

May 23, 2023 • Decider