Michelle Yeoh made history in a huge way at the 2023 Oscars when she took home the award for best actress for her lead role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” In a full-circle moment, Halle Berry, who was the first Black woman to receive the award in 2002, presented Yeoh with the prestigious Oscar. In her acceptance speech, Yeoh took a moment to reflect on the doors she opened for other aspiring actors of color. “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities,” she said. “This is proof [to] dream big, and dreams do come true. And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime. Never give up,” she added.
The star thanked her mother and dedicated the award to her and all mothers. “She’s 84, and I’m taking this home to her,” Yeoh explained. Cameras caught Yeoh’s mother’s reaction to the win on Oscars night, where she was seen crying tears of happiness upon learning her daughter’s big news. The actor’s family had a special viewing party in Kuala Lumpur during the award show with loved ones.
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Fans lit up on Twitter following Yeoh making history at the Academy Awards. “…finally got one of these in our bag for our ppl eh, she now a forever legend,” one user wrote. “I had no doubt she was gonna win. Asians coming up in mainstream,” tweeted another in response.
