Michelle Yeoh wins Best Actress at Oscars 2023: ‘Beacon of hope’
nypost.comEverything Everywhere All At Once.”Yeoh, 60, is the second woman of color to win in the category, following Halle Berry for “Monster’s Ball” (2001).In her speech on stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, she tearfully thanked her cast and crew in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and her family. “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities,” Yeoh said. “This is proof that dreams, dream big, and dreams do come true.
And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you’re ever past your prime.”She honored her mom with the award during her speech. “I have to dedicate this to my mom, all the moms in the world, because they are really the superheroes and without them, none of us will be here tonight.
She’s 84 and I’m taking this home to her,” she said.“Thank you to the Academy, this is history in the making, thank you!” she said as she exited the stage.
Actresses Halle Berry and Jessica Chastain presented the award, breaking from the Oscar tradition of the previous year’s Best Actor winner coming back to present the award for Best Actress.
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