Michelle Yeoh’s Mother Cries Tears Of Happiness At Best Actress Oscar Win From Malaysia
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Michelle Yeoh’s mother couldn’t be prouder at her history-making win at the Oscars.
The “Everything Everywhere All At Once” star made history on Sunday night as she became the first Asian woman to win Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
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Her 84-year-old mother, Janet, watched the ceremony with a huge crowd of supporters from Malaysia.
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As Halle Berry read off Yeoh’s name, the crowd erupted in cheers and a few tears in the video captured by People.
The crowd congratulated the proud mother, reaching out to shake her hand and celebrate with her as her daughter made history.
Yeoh kept her family close in her heart as she thanked her mother in her acceptance speech and “all the moms in the world,” praising them as “really the superheroes.”
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“And without them none of us would be here tonight,” the actress said, famously playing the mother Evelyn Wang that won her the award. “She’s 84, and I’m taking this home to her. She’s watching right now, in Malaysia with my family and friends. I love you guys, and I’m bringing this home to you.”
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“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 I can be here today,” Yeoh added.
