Constance Wu Opens Up About Sexual Assault in New Book: 'Realization Hit Me Like a Flood'

Constance Wuis sharing her story. In aVanity Fair-exclusive excerpt of her new book of essays titledMaking a Scene, theCrazy Rich Asiansstar, 40, talks for the first time about being raped in the beginning of her career. “I felt a twinge of warning in my gut, but I ignored it — he didn’tlookthreatening or shady in any way, and if you had been there, you would have agreed,” Wu wrote about his invitation to go to his place.

Constance Wu Reveals 'One Thing' She Didn't Anticipate About Having Two Kids in Rare Comments About Mom Life

Constance Wu.Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Constance Wuis learning that the transition from one to two kids is a little steeper than she thought. “One thing I did not anticipate about having two kids is the amount of laundry and the time it takes!” Wu wrote. “The finding, washing, sorting, folding, putting away….it just…never ends lol.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Constance Wu Says She Attempted Suicide After 'Fresh Off the Boat' Twitter Drama: 'Almost Lost My Life'

Constance Wu.Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage Constance Wuis opening up about a “hard” moment she endured. Returning to social media for the first time in three years, Wu shared a lengthy statement that addressed what happened during her time away from social media. The actress revealed that she had attempted suicide following the backlash she received from her tweets aboutFresh Off the Boat. In 2019, Wu wrote on Twitter that she was"really upset" about the show’s renewal, sparking outrage from fans who didn’t think the risingCrazy Rich Asianswas appreciative of her position on the ABC comedy.

Constance Wu Says She Experienced 'Sexual Harassment and Intimidation' by 'Fresh Off the Boat' Producer

Constance Wu.Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage Constance Wuis speaking out about her troubling experience working onFresh Off the Boat. Though she was uncomfortable with the situation, Wu said she did not come forward with the story at the time in order to protect the show and its impact on the Asian American community. Reps for ABC did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. “My publisher really encouraged me to write [about] it … I was like, ‘No I’m done with that chapter in my life,'” Wurecalled on stagetoThe Atlantic’s reporter.

Constance Wu Shares a Peek at Her Daughter's Purple-Themed Bedroom — Which Features Her Own Artwork

Constance Wu.Photo:Pernille Loof Pernille Loof Constance Wuis giving a glimpse into her Brooklyn-based home. In a new interview withArchitectural Digest, theHustlersactress, 41, opened up her home and gave a peek at her two kids' rooms, as well as their nursery. Wu, who partnered withWest Elmto design her space, shares her son and daughter with boyfriend Ryan Kattner. “I haven’t been too precious about the kids destroying things,” Wu tells the outlet.