“The Boys” star Karen Fukuhara revealed on Instagram that she was an alleged sufferer of a hate crime this week and is now calling to finish Asian hate.
Fukuhara, who performs Kimiko on the Amazon anti-hero sequence, shared that she was strolling down the road when “a person struck me behind my head.” She claimed it “got here out of nowhere,” as she and the perpetrator “made no eye contact earlier than.”
The “Bullet Prepare” actress debated confronting her attacker however determined in opposition to it as a result of it wasn’t “definitely worth the threat.” The unnamed man allegedly yelled at her and “finally walked away.”
“That is the primary time I’ve been harmed bodily, though racial slurs and hurtful actions have been directed to me previously,” she wrote, including that she is “bodily positive” following the ordeal.
Fukuhara, 30, defined that she posted about confrontation as a result of she’s had dialog along with her multi-racial mates who had “no concept these hate crimes occur to on a regular basis, common folks.”
“Finally, I do know I acquired fortunate,” she ended her put up. “He may have come again to hit me once more.”
Fukuhara used her Instagram Story to share an article about one other anti-Asian assault in addition to a the Instagram account for “Cease Asian Hate.”
Her “Boys” co-star Chace Crawford expressed his help, commenting, “F this particular person!! Hope you’re okay that is terrible,” whereas Jack Quaid added, “Karen thanks for sharing your expertise. I’m so sorry that occurred to you. Love you. Right here if you happen to want something.❤️”
“X-Males” actress Olivia Munn additionally commented, “I’m so grateful you’re secure.”
Designer Jasmine Chong additionally reached out to Fukuhara within the feedback, writing, “Karen, I’m so sorry this occurred. So terrible. Sending you a lot love and glad you’re okay.”
