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Boycott “Devil Wears Prada 2” Over Racist Asian Stereotype

4/30/2026

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Boycott of Devil Wears Prada 2 began after a clip was called racist toward Asians.
Clip shows Andy meeting assistant Jin Chao, who cites a 3.86 Yale GPA and a 36 ACT.
Users said Jin Chao sounds like the slur “Ching Chong” and that her glasses, non-fashion attire echo Asian stereotypes.
X post called the scene “blatant racial stereotype racism,” urged #BoycottTheDevilWearsPrada2, and director Joseph Kahn defended the outfit as couture.

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Story summary

Boycott of Devil Wears Prada 2 began after a clip was called racist toward Asians.
Clip shows Andy meeting assistant Jin Chao, who cites a 3.86 Yale GPA and a 36 ACT.
Users said Jin Chao sounds like the slur “Ching Chong” and that her glasses, non-fashion attire echo Asian stereotypes.
X post called the scene “blatant racial stereotype racism,” urged #BoycottTheDevilWearsPrada2, and director Joseph Kahn defended the outfit as couture.