Photo: awkwafina/Instagram; Gregg DeGuire/WireImageAwkwafinais sharing a vulnerable moment of self-reflection in hopes of inspiring others to believe in themselves.The actress, 33, shared a photo toher Instagramon Sunday of a letter she wrote to herself in 2016, days before she was set to start shooting her scenes in the female ensemble heist filmOcean’s 8.Under the heading, “4 more days til 1st scene,” Awkwafina wrote, “I’m scared of what’s to come. I’m nervous about doing something I’ve never done before, and I’m scared I’m gonna let people down. I still don’t know what my future holds, and that’s okay. But I’m gonna try and I’m gonna work as hard as I can.““They say everyone gets imposter syndrome, and maybe a little bit grounds you. I’m about to do a movie with 7 women I’ve idolized, loved and worshiped all my life. And who am I? I’m a nobody,” she added, referring to the starry cast ofOcean’s 8that includedSandra Bullock,Cate Blanchett,Sarah Paulson,Mindy Kaling,Anne Hathaway,RihannaandHelena Bonham Carter.“Sometimes I doubt myself. I hope I won’t embarrass myself, and I hope whatever I do makes a positive impact. I promise to work hard,” Awkwafina, born Nora Lum, penned in the letter.“I’m scared now. But it’s normal. Maybe we’re not supposed to know,” she wrote at the end, before concluding, “But if it all ended tomorrow, I can at least say I found something that made me really happy.“RELATED VIDEO: Watch Awkwafina ‘Harass’ Simu Liu & Other Shang-Chi Costars on a Golf Cart Ahead of Film’s ReleaseNever 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.In 2016, Awkwafina was still in the early stages of her screen career, with a featured role (as Christine) in that year’s comedyNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising.It wasn’t until 2018 that she enjoyed her breakout roles inOcean’salong with the hit filmCrazy Rich Asians.In the caption to her 2016 letter posted over the weekend, Awkwafina wrote, “Hope this inspires anyone who ever feels like they’re not good enough or anyone who feels scared of what’s to come. The curse and blessing is we’ll never know ❤️.“Chris Pizzello/Invision/Ap/Shutterstock"And most important, don’t ever let anyone tell you who you are,” she added.The post drew enthusiastic praise and support from Awkwafina’s friends and followers, including herCrazy Rich AsiansdirectorJon M. Chu, who wrote, “❤️❤️❤️I love this Nora. This is the person I know and bonded with on the rooftop of a hotel in Malaysia. Love you and your pure heart. Thank you for sharing I needed to read this today 🙏🏼.“HerOcean’scostar Kaling wrote, “I love you. ❤️,” whileTick, Tick… Boom!’s Alexandra Shipp commented, “Love this.”
Photo: awkwafina/Instagram; Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
Awkwafinais sharing a vulnerable moment of self-reflection in hopes of inspiring others to believe in themselves.The actress, 33, shared a photo toher Instagramon Sunday of a letter she wrote to herself in 2016, days before she was set to start shooting her scenes in the female ensemble heist filmOcean’s 8.Under the heading, “4 more days til 1st scene,” Awkwafina wrote, “I’m scared of what’s to come. I’m nervous about doing something I’ve never done before, and I’m scared I’m gonna let people down. I still don’t know what my future holds, and that’s okay. But I’m gonna try and I’m gonna work as hard as I can.““They say everyone gets imposter syndrome, and maybe a little bit grounds you. I’m about to do a movie with 7 women I’ve idolized, loved and worshiped all my life. And who am I? I’m a nobody,” she added, referring to the starry cast ofOcean’s 8that includedSandra Bullock,Cate Blanchett,Sarah Paulson,Mindy Kaling,Anne Hathaway,RihannaandHelena Bonham Carter.“Sometimes I doubt myself. I hope I won’t embarrass myself, and I hope whatever I do makes a positive impact. I promise to work hard,” Awkwafina, born Nora Lum, penned in the letter.“I’m scared now. But it’s normal. Maybe we’re not supposed to know,” she wrote at the end, before concluding, “But if it all ended tomorrow, I can at least say I found something that made me really happy.“RELATED VIDEO: Watch Awkwafina ‘Harass’ Simu Liu & Other Shang-Chi Costars on a Golf Cart Ahead of Film’s ReleaseNever 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.In 2016, Awkwafina was still in the early stages of her screen career, with a featured role (as Christine) in that year’s comedyNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising.It wasn’t until 2018 that she enjoyed her breakout roles inOcean’salong with the hit filmCrazy Rich Asians.In the caption to her 2016 letter posted over the weekend, Awkwafina wrote, “Hope this inspires anyone who ever feels like they’re not good enough or anyone who feels scared of what’s to come. The curse and blessing is we’ll never know ❤️.“Chris Pizzello/Invision/Ap/Shutterstock"And most important, don’t ever let anyone tell you who you are,” she added.The post drew enthusiastic praise and support from Awkwafina’s friends and followers, including herCrazy Rich AsiansdirectorJon M. Chu, who wrote, “❤️❤️❤️I love this Nora. This is the person I know and bonded with on the rooftop of a hotel in Malaysia. Love you and your pure heart. Thank you for sharing I needed to read this today 🙏🏼.“HerOcean’scostar Kaling wrote, “I love you. ❤️,” whileTick, Tick… Boom!’s Alexandra Shipp commented, “Love this.”
Awkwafinais sharing a vulnerable moment of self-reflection in hopes of inspiring others to believe in themselves.
The actress, 33, shared a photo toher Instagramon Sunday of a letter she wrote to herself in 2016, days before she was set to start shooting her scenes in the female ensemble heist filmOcean’s 8.
Under the heading, “4 more days til 1st scene,” Awkwafina wrote, “I’m scared of what’s to come. I’m nervous about doing something I’ve never done before, and I’m scared I’m gonna let people down. I still don’t know what my future holds, and that’s okay. But I’m gonna try and I’m gonna work as hard as I can.”
“They say everyone gets imposter syndrome, and maybe a little bit grounds you. I’m about to do a movie with 7 women I’ve idolized, loved and worshiped all my life. And who am I? I’m a nobody,” she added, referring to the starry cast ofOcean’s 8that includedSandra Bullock,Cate Blanchett,Sarah Paulson,Mindy Kaling,Anne Hathaway,RihannaandHelena Bonham Carter.
“Sometimes I doubt myself. I hope I won’t embarrass myself, and I hope whatever I do makes a positive impact. I promise to work hard,” Awkwafina, born Nora Lum, penned in the letter.
“I’m scared now. But it’s normal. Maybe we’re not supposed to know,” she wrote at the end, before concluding, “But if it all ended tomorrow, I can at least say I found something that made me really happy.”
RELATED VIDEO: Watch Awkwafina ‘Harass’ Simu Liu & Other Shang-Chi Costars on a Golf Cart Ahead of Film’s Release
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In 2016, Awkwafina was still in the early stages of her screen career, with a featured role (as Christine) in that year’s comedyNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising.
It wasn’t until 2018 that she enjoyed her breakout roles inOcean’salong with the hit filmCrazy Rich Asians.
In the caption to her 2016 letter posted over the weekend, Awkwafina wrote, “Hope this inspires anyone who ever feels like they’re not good enough or anyone who feels scared of what’s to come. The curse and blessing is we’ll never know ❤️.”
Chris Pizzello/Invision/Ap/Shutterstock
“And most important, don’t ever let anyone tell you who you are,” she added.
The post drew enthusiastic praise and support from Awkwafina’s friends and followers, including herCrazy Rich AsiansdirectorJon M. Chu, who wrote, “❤️❤️❤️I love this Nora. This is the person I know and bonded with on the rooftop of a hotel in Malaysia. Love you and your pure heart. Thank you for sharing I needed to read this today 🙏🏼.”
HerOcean’scostar Kaling wrote, “I love you. ❤️,” whileTick, Tick… Boom!’s Alexandra Shipp commented, “Love this.”
source: people.com
