ACCEPTANCE SPEECH: ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE - MICHELLE YEOH

By Oscars® and Academy Awards® and Olivia Marshall

First Published: 14/03/2023

Location: LA

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"EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE"

Michelle Yeoh

MICHELLE YEOH:  Thank you.  Thank you.  For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility.  This is proof that dreams dream big, and dreams do come true.  And, ladies, don't let anybody ever tell you, you are ever past your prime.  Never give up.

I wouldn't be standing here tonight without the Daniels, without A24, without my amazing cast and crew, without everyone who was involved with Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.  

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 is 84, and I'm taking this home to her.  She is watching right now in Malaysia Kao with my family and friends.  I love you guys.  I'm bringing this home to you.  And also, to my extended family in Hong Kong where I started my career.  Thank you for letting me stand on your shoulders, giving me a leg up so that I can be here today.  

To my godchildren, to my sisters, all of them, to my brothers, to  oh, my God  to my family. Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you to the Academy.  This is history in the making.  Thank you.