Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh Wins ‘Best Actress In A Leading Role’, Becomes The First-Ever Asian Actress To Win The Award

Michelle Yeoh just became the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress, capping a four-decade career that has been distinguished by trailblazing and extraordinary achievements for female actors. The award was given to the Malaysian-born actress for her multifarious performance in the film ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once.’

Yeoh’s Acceptance Speech After Her Oscars Win

"For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and promise. This proves that dreams can and do come true. And, ladies, don't ever allow someone to tell you that you're past your prime. I have to dedicate this to my mother and all the mothers throughout the world because they are true superheroes and without them, none of us would be here tonight."

Yeoh defeated out previous Oscar winners Cate Blanchett (‘Tar’), Michelle Williams (‘The Fabelmans’), Ana de Armas (‘Blonde’), and Andrea Riseborough (‘To Leslie’).

‘Everything, Everywhere All At Once’ At the Oscars

Her award was one of seven for "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once," which also won outstanding picture and editing. Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan also won Oscars for best-supporting actors. Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert were named best directors and original screenwriters, respectively.