Another day, another celebrity embroiled in a cultural appropriation scandal, this time Asian-American actress Awkwafina.
Awkwafina, real name Nora Lum, took to Twitter on Feb 5 to issue a statement about her use of African-American vernacular English . Actor Zac Efron was in the spotlight for "cultural appropriation" in 2018 after the Hollywood star posted an image of himself in dreadlocks on Instagram. But while there is growing awareness about cultural appropriation — defined as the unacknowledged adoption of creative or artistic themes, customs, or traditions from a minority demographic — celebrities continue to hit the headlines for their insensitive choices. Here are some recent examples.In January 2022 Tiffany faced scrutiny for custom-designed sunglasses that US artist Pharrell Williams wore at a Kenzo fashion show in Paris.