I t’s been 33 years since Joan Chen was turned into a doorknob. In 1991, having asked David Lynch to write her out of his surrealist soap opera Twin Peaks, the actor found her character, factory ...

I t’s been 33 years since Joan Chen was turned into a doorknob. In 1991, having asked David Lynch to write her out of his surrealist soap opera Twin Peaks, the actor found her character, factory ...

Joan Chen stars in Sean Wang's feature directorial debut, "Dìdi." (Focus Features) Philiana Ng. January 9, 2025 @ 11:00 AM. Share on Social Media. Share on Facebook; Share on X (formerly Twitter) ...

Joan Chen got frustrated with her ability to land interesting roles after starring in 'The Last Emperor.' Now the 'Didi' star considers acting her destiny.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Joan Chen. The actor is getting Oscar buzz for the new film, "Dìdi," in which Chen plays the mother of a Taiwanese-American skater kid in the Bay Area.

Joan Chen got frustrated with her ability to land interesting roles after starring in 'The Last Emperor.' Now the 'Didi' star considers acting her destiny.

JOAN CHEN: There certainly is. My mother is very artistic, and I think her aspiration as a young child was to be an artist. She was a great singer.

Joan Chen gained international fame after appearing in "The Last Emperor" and "Twin Peaks." She says work in Hollywood "dried up" for her as she aged, which led her to return to China.

Joan Chen: We’re both mothers and I know how even with the best intentions, you can inadvertently hurt your children. So in that sense, I could relate to her.

It’s been 33 years since Joan Chen was turned into a doorknob. In 1991, having asked David Lynch to write her out of his surrealist soap opera Twin Peaks, the actor found her character, factory ...

Nearly five decades into her career, Joan Chen is getting another chance at a Hollywood comeback — but this isn’t the first time the acclaimed actress has tasted success. Her introduction came ...