The 95th Academy Awards: Michelle Yeoh Makes History at Acting Awards

Michelle Yeoh's historic win as the first Asian woman to receive the Best Actress award at the Academy Awards marked a pivotal moment in the recognition of diversity within the film industry. Her performance in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' not only showcased her talent but also highlighted the increasing visibility of Asian actors in Hollywood. This event was part of a broader trend where the Academy has been making efforts to celebrate diverse narratives and talent, as evidenced by the success of the film, which won multiple awards including Best Picture and Best Director. The ceremony also featured notable wins in supporting categories, with Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis taking home awards, further emphasizing the importance of representation in the industry. Brendan Fraser's win for Best Actor for his role in 'The Whale' added to the evening's theme of comeback stories, illustrating the evolving landscape of Hollywood. • Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. • Best Picture & Director: The multiverse comedy Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated, winning Best Picture, Best Director for Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, and six other Oscars. Other Best Picture nominees included All Quiet on the Western Front, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick and Triangle of Sadness. • Acting awards: Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win Best Actress; Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis won supporting categories, and Brendan Fraser won Best Actor for The Whale. These wins capped a night celebrating comeback stories and representation. • Other highlights: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio won Animated Feature, Sarah Polley’s Women Talking won Adapted Screenplay, and Germany’s All Quiet on the Western Front won International Feature and several crafts.