Michelle Yeoh hilariously recalled her SAG Awards note as she accepted Best Lead Performance honors at the Film Independent Spirit Awards 2023 on Saturday.
The Everything Everywhere All At Once star, 60, quipped at the start of her speech, “I promise, no swearing tonight!” after letting a few swear words like “f**k” slip out of her head during her SAG acceptance speech earlier last month.
The beauty, who has become the first Malaysian actress to be nominated for an Oscar, was also speechless as she expressed her gratitude for receiving the Spirit Award for her role as Evelyn in the critically acclaimed sci-fi film.
Yeoh donned a form-fitting, blue velvet dress with large ruffled embellishments with sparkling details as she stepped onto the stage at the Santa Monica pier.
‘Thank you. This is from my colleagues who have been there since day one, so it’s so special,” she expressed touchingly. “Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.”
Having fun: Michelle Yeoh, 60, hilariously recalled her SAG Awards note as she accepted Best Lead Performance at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Saturday
‘Do not curse!’ The actress joked at the beginning of her speech: “I promise, no swearing tonight!” after letting a few swear words like “f**k” slip out of her head during her SAG acceptance speech earlier last month
For a moment, Michelle put a hand to her lips as she silently looked at the crowd and turned away from the microphone, not knowing what to say.
The actress then continued to express her utmost gratitude to everyone involved in the successful project, which netted a whopping seven wins at the Spirit Awards on Saturday.
“I don’t think any of us indie filmmakers would be here without our heroes, and our hero for Everything Everywhere All At Once, A24, Ley Line, you all believed in us. You believed in the Daniels’ masterpiece.”
She thanked both Kwan and Scheinert, calling them “my boys,” saying, “thank you for writing such an incredible script that gave us a chance to be here, to be seen and heard.”
The star-studded cast also includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, James Hong and also Jenny Slate.
The premise follows: “A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up in a deranged adventure where only she can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led,” according to one IMDB synopsis.
Late last month on February 26, Michelle went on stage to gleefully accept the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor at the 29th Annual SAG Awards.
The actress was momentarily speechless as she watched the star-studded guests cheer her on.
Speechless: For a few brief moments, Michelle put a hand to her lips as she quietly looked at the crowd and turned away from the microphone, not knowing what to say
Heartwarming: ‘Thank you. This is from my colleagues who have been there since day one, so it’s so special,” she expressed touchingly, adding, “Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart”
Grateful: The actress then continued to express her utmost gratitude to everyone involved in the successful project
Recognition: Late last month, on Feb. 26, Michelle took the stage to joyfully accept the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor at the 29th Annual SAG Awards
“I think if I speak my heart will explode,” she had admitted. “SAG-AFTRA, to get this from you, who understands what it’s like to come here. Each of you knows the journey, the rollercoaster 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 have to face Titans, and rightly so….”
Michelle then paused and seemed to think about how to express her excitement and gratitude and then simply said, “S**t” and looked away from the microphone. “F**k,” she added, holding up her figurine.
The celebrity audience erupted in laughter and applause to cheer her on and the Crazy Rich Asians actress continued, “Wow! Thank you! This isn’t just for me. This is for every little girl who looks like me…”
Yeoh concluded, “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 you showed us it’s possible, and I’m grateful, and my mother will be eternally grateful,” she added with humor.
At the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Everything Everywhere All At Once scooped six additional awards, including Ke Huy Quan winning Best Supporting Performance and the film itself winning Best Feature.
Other wins: At the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Everything Everywhere All At Once picked up six additional awards, including Ke Huy Quan who won Best Supporting Performance
Stunning: Yeoh donned a form-fitting, blue velvet dress with large ruffled embellishments with sparkling sequin details
Big wins! At the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Everything Everywhere All At Once picked up six additional awards, such as Ke Huy Quan winning Best Supporting Performance and the film itself also winning Best Feature Film.
Making history: the beauty is the first Malaysian actress to be nominated for an Oscar
During an interview with People which was published earlier on Wednesday, Michelle opened up about the milestones she has made in her life and especially her career.
“A lot of actresses find that as the numbers get bigger, the roles start to dwindle,” the Memoirs Of A Geisha star explained to the outlet.
“I’ve been very proud in recent years that we’ve broken away from stereotypes – it’s not just lip service. It’s happening. And it happens to me.’
The actress also added emotionally, “You go from shock to bewilderment,” and also wonders, “Wow, is it me?” How can it be me?’
“Because I’ve worked with so many great actresses who should have had this privilege, and that’s why I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to sit at the table and be seen,” Yeoh said.
The star will soon be making a grand appearance at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, where Everything Everywhere All At Once is nominated for a total of 11 Academy Awards.
Response: When talking about hitting her acting milestones, she told People, “You go from shock to bewilderment,” and she also wonders, “Wow, is it me?” How can it be me?’; seen in February in London
