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Dwayne Johnson is one of the most famous AAPI celebrities in Hollywood.Sam Hodde/Getty Images
As AAPI Heritage Month draws to a close, these are some of the most famous AAPI celebrities today.
Dwayne Johnson, who is Samoan, has been the highest-earning actor in Hollywood multiple times.
May is AAPI Heritage Month. AAPI stands for Asian American and Pacific Islanders, a population that encompasses millions of people throughout the US from all over Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Pacific Islands, such as Samoa, Hawaii, and other Polynesian islands.
As AAPI Heritage Month concludes, we took a look at some of the most influential AAPI celebrities in Hollywood, including actors, directors, producers, and musicians. All have broken records and broken boundaries in terms of AAPI representation on-screen, behind the scenes, and on the radio.
Here are some of the most famous AAPI celebrities who are changing the entertainment industry.
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Dwayne Johnson has been the highest-paid actor in Hollywood four separate times.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Mindy Kaling has created multiple successful shows.
Mindy Kaling attends the 2024 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images
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Olivia Rodrigo is currently on a mega-successful world tour for her second album, "Guts."
Olivia Rodrigo performs during the Guts World Tour in New York City.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation
Director Jon M. Chu is gearing up for the release of "Wicked" this fall.
Jon M. ChuJordan Strauss / Invision / AP
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Steven Yeun is an Oscar nominee and an Emmy winner.
Steven Yeun.Chris Pizzello/AP
Ali Wong has also won numerous awards for "Beef."
Ali Wong.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
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Priyanka Chopra is the most-followed Indian actor on Instagram.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas attends the 2023 DKMS Gala.Taylor Hill/Contributor/WireImage
Bowen Yang is the last true "SNL" breakout we've had in years.
Bowen Yang.Evan Agostini/AP
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Chloé Zhao was the first woman of color to win best director at the Oscars (and the second woman ever).
Chloe Zhao.Matt Petit/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images
Auli'i Cravalho is the voice of the first Polynesian Disney princess.
Auli'i Cravalho attends the premiere of "Mean Girls" in 2024.John Nacion/Stringer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures