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Stephen Park Exposes Racism on 'Friends' Set, Sparks Change

3/6/2025

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Actor Stephen Park bravely spoke out against the toxic atmosphere on the "Friends" set in 1997, revealing troubling racist incidents, including a crew member's slurs aimed at James Hong. His courageous complaint to the Screen Actors Guild and an impactful open letter calling for improved representation of Asian actors sparked widespread conversation and awareness.

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Actor Stephen Park bravely spoke out against the toxic atmosphere on the "Friends" set in 1997, revealing troubling racist incidents, including a crew member's slurs aimed at James Hong. His courageous complaint to the Screen Actors Guild and an impactful open letter calling for improved representation of Asian actors sparked widespread conversation and awareness.