Michelle Yeoh Becomes First Asian Actress to Win Oscar at Age of 56, Proving Age Is No Barrier to Success

We are thrilled to congratulate Michelle Yeoh on her historic win at the 2023 Oscars! On March 12, Yeoh became the first Asian actor to take home the award for best actress in a leading role for her role of Evelyn Wang in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The award season darling was emotional while delivering her acceptance speech, expressing her gratitude to her fellow castmembers and crew, and especially her mother. She said, “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 would be here tonight. She’s 84, and I’m taking this home to her . . . I love you guys.” Yeoh joins the exclusive club of past best actress in a leading role winners, which include Katharine Hepburn, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster, Sally Field, Hilary Swank, and Halle Berry. Watch her inspiring speech below and check out photos from her winning moment!

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