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Joan Chen

Joan Chong Chen (born April 26, 1961) is a Chinese American actress, film director, screenwriter and film producer. She became famous in China for her performance in the 1979 film Little Flower and came to international attention for her performance in the 1987 Academy Award-winning film The Last Emperor. She is also known for her roles in Twin Peaks, Red Rose White Rose, Saving Face and The Home Song Stories, and for directing the feature film Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl.

Filmography

2025
Oh. What. Fun.

as Jeanne Wang-Wasserman

Movie
2007
Lust, Caution

as Mrs. Yee

Movie
1990
Twin Peaks

as Jocelyn Packard

TV Show