Lucy Liu is an American actress, voice actress, director and artist who is known for playing the role of the vicious and ill-mannered Ling Woo in the television series Ally McBeal and Joan Watson in the crime-drama series Elementary. She has received two Screen Actors Guild Awards and has won the Seoul International Drama Award for Best Actress. She has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and has received nominations for three People’s Choice Awards and two Saturn Awards.
Birth Name
Lucy Alexis Liu Yu Ling
Nickname
Lucy Liu
Profession
Actress, Voice Actress, Director, Artist
Genre
Musicals
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Unsigned
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Lucy Liu was born on December 02, 1968, in Queens, New York City, New York, United States.
Age
She’s currently 50 years old.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Ethnicity
Asian
Religion
Buddhism
Education
Liu attended Joseph Pulitzer Middle School and graduated from Stuyvesant High School. She later enrolled at New York University and transferred to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. Liu earned a bachelor’s degree in Asian languages and cultures.
Family Details
- Father – Tom Liu (Trained civil engineer and digital clock pen salesman)
- Mother – Cecile Liu (Biochemist)
- Siblings – Alex Liu (Older Brother), Jenny Liu (Older Sister)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Lucy Liu has dated –
- George Clooney (2000 and 2006) – Lucy was first reported to be dating British actor George Clooney in 2000. They went out for a couple of months back then. In December 2006, they were reported to have started dating once again after they were spotted making outside a restaurant in New York City.
- Zach Helm (2002-2004) – Lucy hooked up with screenwriter Zach Helm in 2002. After dating for nearly two years, they got engaged in 2004. However, their relationship didn’t last long after engagement as she broke their engagement. She believed that love should strike you like lightning and it wasn’t the case for them.
- Wladimir Klitschko (2008) – Lucy reportedly had a short-lived fling with Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Klitschko in 2008.
- Noam Gottesman (2010-2014)– Lucy started dating Noam Gottesman in 2010. Noam is an Israeli-American hedge-fund billionaire and is an avid art collector. And, it has been reported that their love for art brought them together. Like Lucy, Noam also loves privacy and no one knew about their relationship till they were spotted holding hands in New York City in August 2014.
Note – Liu is a single parent by choice. She has a biological son, Rockwell, who was born in 2015 via gestational surrogate.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 3 inches
- In centimeters – 160 cm
- In meters – 1.60 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 52 kg
- In Pounds – 115 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-23-34
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 23 inches
- Hip – 34 inches
- Bra Size – 32A
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 6.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 3 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Being cast as one of the leading actresses in action movie series, Charlie’s Angels (2000, 2003).
Film Debut
In 1992, Lucy made her film debut in Cantonese crime drama flick, Rhythm of Destiny as Donna.
Television Debut
In 1991, Lucy made her first TV show appearance in Pass, Not Pass episode of drama TV series, Beverly Hills, 90210.
Brand Endorsements
Lucy Liu has appeared in the TV commercials for Revlon and print ads for Revlon’s Super Lustrous Lipstick and Revlon’s Hair Treatment products, Intel, SBC Internet service, OnStar & Suntory Diet Beer. She has been featured in print ads for the popular Lee Jeans. In 2004 Liu was appointed an ambassador for U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Ally McBeal | Nominated |
| 1998 | Won | |||
| 1999 | Nominated | |||
| NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| 2000 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Blockbuster Entertainment Award | Favorite Supporting Actress – Action | Shanghai Noon | Won | |
| 2001 | Favorite Team | Charlie’s Angels | Won | |
| MTV Movie Award | Best On-Screen Duo | Won | ||
| Best Dressed | Nominated | |||
| Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2003 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award | Best Cast | Chicago | Won |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Award | Best Cast | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Won | ||
| Teen Choice Award | Choice Hissy Fit | Nominated | ||
| MTV Movie Award | Best Dance Sequence | Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Best Villain | Kill Bill: Volume 1 | Won | |
| Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Marry Me | Nominated |
| 2012 | New York Women in Film & Television Muse Award | Best Actress | Elementary | Won |
| 2013 | Prism Awards | Female Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode | Nominated | |
| Seoul International Drama Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actress: Action | Won | ||
| Critics’ Choice Television Award | Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series | Southland | Won | |
| NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite TV Crime Drama Actress | Elementary | Nominated |
| 2016 | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | Nominated |
Lucy Liu Favorites
- Favorite TV Show – Friends (1994-2004)
- Favorite City – New York City
- Favorite Hair Products – Dr. Bronner’s All in One Soap, Davines Shampoo, Prawduct Shampoo
- Favorite Beauty Indulgences – Acupuncture
Lucy Liu Net worth
Lucy Liu has a estimated net worth of $16 million dollars as of 2019.
Social Media Profiles
Some Lesser Known Facts About Lucy Liu
- She is fluent in Mandarin, which is her first language and English, which she started speaking at the age of 5.
- She is far less fluent in Italian, Spanish, French and Japanese.
- In 2000, she created her own small piece of history by becoming first Asian American female host of the TV series, Saturday Night Live.
- In 2005, the FHM magazine placed her on the 56th position in the list of 100 Sexiest Women in the World.
- In 2006, she was placed on 79th rank in the same list.
- In 2016, the Harvard University declared her Artist of the Year. She was also honored with Harvard Foundation’s prestigious arts medal.
- In September 2006, she donated proceeds from her art show to UNICEF. She hosted another show in Munich in 2008 for a similar purpose.
- Liu was made an ambassador for U.S. Fund for UNICEF in 2004. In her new role, she traveled to several countries such as Pakistan and Lesotho.
- In 2007, The Empire magazine ranked her at 96th spot in the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars list.
- In 2011, she was appointed as a spokeswoman for the Human Rights Campaign. She has also worked to spread awareness about malnutrition and iron deficiency among children in developing countries.
- In November 2011, she published her art book, Seventy-Two, which featured 72 of her ink and acrylic paintings. A part of proceeds from book sales was donated to UNICEF.
- Visit her official website @ lucyliu.net.
