It immediately became a hot topic when the female comedian Tukky Sudarat Butprom shared on the show “Superstar Adventure” about a time when she was working in the wardrobe department and a famous leading actress used her foot to nudge her to put on her shoes. She added that she later met this actress again after gaining fame, but the actress didn’t remember having her put on the shoes and even interviewed her. She also mentioned that the actress’s daughter loves her very much (Watch the clip)
However, Tukky Sudarat faced a strong backlash on Twitter (X). One user posted about the issue, saying, “Tukky shared that once a famous leading actress of that era had Tukky put on her shoes when Tukky was in wardrobe. That actress was the most famous at the time. She nudged Tukky’s foot to put the shoes on, but Tukky refused and was scolded by the boss. Later, Tukky met her again after becoming famous, but she didn’t remember. She even interviewed Tukky. Today, her daughter loves us very much.”
The backlash turned toward Tukky, with many netizens criticizing the comedian. Some shared experiences of encountering Tukky’s arrogance, such as meeting her two or three times and finding her extremely haughty and dismissive, leading them to unfollow her ever since. Others said they had heard rumors about her arrogance for a long time, questioning if it was true or just a way to gain attention since she hadn’t been in the spotlight recently. Comments included, “She was more arrogant than famous actresses when she was popular,” and, “I met her at Rama 5 market; she gave a cold look when greeted warmly.” Others noted that after gaining fame and joining a big agency like Workpoint, she became very conceited and difficult to approach.
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Meanwhile, some people explained that it is normal for wardrobe staff to have to put shoes on actors and do everything for them. For example, backstage costume teams often help actors change clothes, even helping with undergarments. Managers in the Thai entertainment industry do everything for stars. In foreign behind-the-scenes clips, if an actor wears a tight outfit, they often cannot bend down to put on shoes themselves and need assistance. Others shared their behind-the-scenes experience that many costumes are tight or have long zippers at the back, making bending down painful or difficult, so wardrobe staff help with shoes. Usually, when actors arrive on set, wardrobe teams quickly help them change from head to toe, depending on the situation and the actor’s mood about how shoes are nudged on.
They wanted to be considerate, but from the perspective of someone working as an extra in wardrobe, helping dress the actors is part of the job. Context matters—whether the situation is rushed, whether the actress needs to protect delicate costumes. Hearing only the victim’s perspective, who may have a big ego, might lead one to think others behave the same way, but that is just one viewpoint.
However, many others disagreed and praised Tukky’s true personality, saying she is kind and not arrogant. For instance, someone recalled meeting her during an internship at KKV store in The Mall Ngamwongwan in September 2022. Tukky came to shop and was polite, spoke nicely, and was not haughty. Another said they met her by chance and found her friendly and cheerful. Regarding the shoe story, it’s possible she thought wardrobe staff should help. Someone who worked with her said she is not arrogant but very clear about personal time because when working, she gives her all. For example, if a star is visiting a temple or resting with family, they should be given private time.
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