Overwhelmed By SAG Recognition, Michelle Yeoh Drops F-Bomb
Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to win a best actress award in a leading role at the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to win a leading film acting award at the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG-AFTRA).
She won the award for best female actor in a leading role for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Other nominees in the category include Cate Blanchett for Tar, Viola Davis for The Woman King, Ana de Armas for Blonde, and Danielle Deadwyler for Till.
I think if I speak, my heart will explode. SAG-AFTRA, to get this from you who understand what it is to get here… everyone of you know the journey, the roller coaster ride, the ups and downs. But most importantly, we never give up. I thank you… for your love, for your support. Because I know I’m up agaisnt titans, rightly so.
Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh
Grab your tissues and prepare to be moved by the ICONIC Michelle Yeoh! #SAGAwards pic.twitter.com/ZPHoOkHb7u
— SAG Awards® (@SAGawards) February 27, 2023
Yeoh then paused and turned away from the crowd to compose herself but eventually let out an exciting scream of “f**k” and “s**t,” which drew laughter from the supportive audience.
She added that the award wasn’t just for her but for every little girl who looks like her. She also gave a shout-out to Sally Field in her speech.
She [Sally] said all the right things because we are here because we love what we do and we will never stop doing this because we really, really love it. But thank you for giving me a seat at the table because so many of us need this. We want to be seen, we want to be heard, and tonight, tonight you’ve shown us that it is possible. I’m grateful and my mum will be eternally grateful to all of you.
Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh
This win for Yeoh comes after she received her first Oscar nomination for her performance in the same film, and her 2023 Golden Globe win for best actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy.
READ MORE: Michelle Yeoh Makes History As First Asian Best Actress Oscar Nominee
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Her “Everything Everywhere” co-star Ke Huy Quan became the first Asian male to win an individual film acting award in SAG history while Stephanie Hsu was nominated under supporting actress.
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