Western perceptions of Asian women have always been rooted in the fascination of the exotic Other. Through concepts such as dragon lady and lotus blossom, this view is clear; fierce and hyper-sexual, while also obedient and pure. Despite this being applied to women throughout the continent, Southeast Asian women have a particularly unique experience due to Southeast Asia’s strained relationship with the United States - one full of colonization, exploitation, and violence. This study examines the fetishization and objectification of Southeast Asian women in the U.S. by considering the intersections of race, gender, and Orientalism through an analysis of scholarly literature. The U.S. involvement in the region will be highlighted to give background information on the history and origins of such ideas. From there, the connection between contemporary notions of Southeast Asians and Asian women will lend itself to a better understanding of what it means to be a Southeast Asian woman in the U.S., how Orientalism plays a part in day-to-day life, and what steps can be taken to decolonize the Southeast Asian female body.