Oscars: Michelle Yeoh Makes History, Becomes First Asian Woman to Win Best Actress

“This is history in the making.” “Everything Everywhere All at Once’s” Michelle Yeoh concluded her acceptance speech on the Oscars on Sunday by recognizing the milestone audiences world wide had simply witnessed: Yeoh turned the primary Asian girl to win Best Actress, and the second girl of shade to win the glory. (Halle Berry broke floor as the primary in 2002 for “Monster’s Ball.”)

During her time on the podium, Yeoh gave a shout-out to youthful viewers. “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. This is proof that, dream big, and dreams do come true,” she emphasised. She additionally shared a particular message for older girls. “And ladies don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime,” she urged. “Never give up.”

Ruth Carter additionally made historical past on the ceremony, changing into the primary Black girl to win two Oscars. She took residence the glory for Best Achievement in Costume Design for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” a class she topped in 2019 thanks to her work on the primary installment of the Marvel franchise. “Thank you to the Academy for recognizing the superhero that is a Black woman,” Carter mentioned throughout her newest acceptance speech. “She endures, she loves, she overcomes. She is every woman in this film.”

After successful Best Adapted Screenplay for “Women Talking” Sarah Polley kicked off her speech with a quip. “I want to thank the Academy for not being mortally offended by the words ‘women’ and ‘talking’ put so close together like that,” she mentioned.

In all of Oscar historical past, simply three girls have been nominated for Cinematography: Mandy Walker was up for the glory this 12 months for “Elvis,” however didn’t win. Rachel Morrison (“Mudbound”) and Ari Wegner (“The Power of the Dog”) beforehand scored noms. We are nonetheless ready for the day a girl lands the prize.

View an entire listing of winners right here.

No girls have been nominated for Best Director this 12 months.