Michelle Yeoh says 'dreams to come true' as she makes Oscars history with win
ok.co.ukMichelle Yeoh gave an emotional speech at the Oscars as she was awarded Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Accepting her award from Halle Berry and Jessica Chastian, Michelle, 60, said in her speech: “Thank you. For all the little boys and girls who look like me who are watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities.This is proof that dreams dream big, and dreams do come true. “And ladies, don’t let anyone ever tell you that you’re past your prime.” Michelle continued: “I have to dedicate this to my mum, all the mums in the world because they are really the superheroes and without them none of us would be here tonight.
She’s 84 and I’m taking this home to her.” She added: “This is history in the making.” The actress had already won a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in the offbeat comedy drama.
Her Academy Award win makes her not only the second person who isn't white to win the Oscar for Best Actress, but also the first from an Asian background.
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