After roles in hit films and TV shows like Ally McBeal, Elementary, Charlie’s Angels and Kill Bill, Lucy Liu has reached icon status. In addition to being an Emmy-nominated actress, Liu is also a model for Asian-American representation on the big screen. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Liu has spent her career advocating for better Asian representation in Hollywood. The path wasn’t always easy, as Liu faced disapproval from her parents and racism in Hollywood as she auditioned for roles early in her career.
“I struggled against so many different forces, both the lack of belief from my family and the lack of opportunity in the industry,” Liu said in a recent interview with Vogue Singapore. “There was so much pressure from every side that it almost created this sort of rocket. Ultimately, I think that was what pushed me to succeed.”
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Liu’s next role will be in the holiday action-comedy film Red One, opposite Chris Evans and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. However, it’s the roles offscreen that Liu holds most dear. The UNICEF ambassador is a proud mom to her son Rockwell and an advocate for many causes. Liu is notoriously private about her personal life, but she’s had a few high profile relationships throughout her very successful career.
Here is who Lucy Liu has been romantically connected to in the past.
Who is Lucy Liu dating now?
Lucy Liu is reportedly single at the moment, but the actress is very private about her personal life.
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Does Lucy Liu have any children?
Lucy Liu has a 9-year old son, Rockwell, who was born in 2015 via gestational surrogate. Liu told People at the time that surrogacy made the most sense for her busy schedule. “It just seemed like the right option for me because I was working and I didn’t know when I was going to be able to stop,” the actress said. “I decided that was probably the best solution for me, and it turned out to be great.”
The actress is still open about her choice to use a surrogate and wants to raise awareness of different types of families. “I didn’t have a plan. I just thought, ‘I want to change the conversation a little bit,'” Liu told The Cut in 2023. “I didn’t mull it over too much. I didn’t do a lot of research, I just pulled the trigger. A lot of people read books about parenting. I didn’t do any of that. I was like, ‘When the child is here, I’m just going to figure it out,'” she added.
Liu most recently posted about Rockwell on Mother’s Day, sharing a photo of the pair in the White House rose garden after attending an Asian-American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) awareness month event.
“Best Mother’s Day gift – being in the Rose Garden, standing with VP Kamala Harris, and introducing President Joe Biden! Sharing this moment with my little one by my side was the cherry on top. 🤗 Thank you for inviting us to this unforgettable event celebrating AANHPI Heritage month. My heart is bursting with pride,” she wrote.
Who is the father of Lucy Liu’s son?
It’s unknown who the father of Rockwell Liu is. Lucy Liu had her son via gestational surrogacy and is raising the child as a single mother.
Has Lucy Liu ever been married?
Lucy Liu has not been married, but she was engaged to director and screenwriter Zac Helm. The two met in 2002 at a Hollywood party and dated for two years before getting engaged in 2004. The union did not last long after the engagement, and the couple broke up a few months later.
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Who else has Lucy Liu dated?
The actress has had a few other high-profile relationships. She briefly dated George Clooney in 2000, but the relationship only lasted a few months. The two were allegedly spotted sharing a New Year’s kiss years later in 2006.
Liu’s longest public relationship aside from Helm was with actor Will McCormack for three years from 2004 to 2007. Not a lot of details are available about their relationship because of Liu’s commitment to keeping her personal life private.
In 2014, Liu was linked to hedge-fund billionaire Noam Gottesman. They bonded over a shared love of art, but it is not known exactly when the couple split.
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