US EditionDaniel Dae Kim Slams Hollywood’s DEI Rollbacks: Inclusion Is Not a ‘Political Trend’
Daniel Dae Kim highlights concerns over the suppression of free speech and diversity efforts in Hollywood amid political controversies and a $16 million settlement involving Paramount and Donald Trump.
- Daniel Dae Kim, while promoting his show Butterfly in Seoul on August 24, 2025, expressed concern that Hollywood is experiencing increasing pressure that suppresses open dialogue and affects diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
- Kim linked this effect to Paramount's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump over a 60 Minutes interview and the subsequent cancellation of The Late Show franchise.
- He emphasized that DEI is not a passing trend but a lived reality in his career, highlighting challenges Asian American actors face, including the lack of romantic lead roles.
- Kim said, "DEI is a bad word these days, but to me, DEI's not a fad," and added, "We're already seeing it," referring to setbacks in inclusion efforts.
- Kim's statements suggest ongoing obstacles to diversity in Hollywood amid political and corporate pressures, as the Paramount-Skydance merger proceeds and DEI initiatives diminish.
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Daniel Dae Kim Calls Out The “Chilling Effect” On Free Speech And DEI In Hollywood: “The Idea Of Inclusion Is Not Something That’s A Political Trend”
Daniel Dae Kim called out the “chilling effect” on free speech and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Hollywood. In an Associated Press interview conducted in Seoul, South Korea, the Tony nominee was asked if he’s worried about backlash against DEI efforts in the entertainment industry. “We’re already seeing it,” the Butterfly actor and executive […]
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