More than 100 years after launching her film career, Anna May Wong remains a Hollywood legend as the first Chinese American movie star. Wong, who appeared in more than 70 films, plays, radio shows, and television programs, paved the way for the Asian American actors who later followed in her footsteps. She also achieved a number of groundbreaking milestones in her four-decade career. Often typecast in stereotypical roles, Wong fought against racist portrayals of Asians and spoke out about the limited opportunities for Asian actors in Hollywood, in comparison to her white counterparts who were recruited to play Asian characters in yellowface.

The Icon: Anna May Wong, open from May 16, 2025 – August 30, 2026, pays tribute to the trailblazer and icon who challenged conventions against all odds.