Malaysian superstar Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has finally received her well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, delighting fans worldwide. The 63-year-old made history in 2023 as the first Asian woman to win the Best Actress Oscar, and on Wednesday, Hollywood formally recognised her groundbreaking career.
Dressed in a radiant yellow gown, Yeoh was visibly moved during the ceremony, sharing the spotlight with legendary directors Ang Lee and Jon M Chu. During his speech, Lee—who directed her in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon—asked what many fans had been thinking for years: “What took Hollywood so long?”
Yeoh’s journey to stardom is remarkable. From her beginnings as a ballet dancer in Hong Kong’s action film industry during the 1980s and 90s, she became known for performing her own stunts, defying gender expectations in a male-dominated field. She gained international fame starring opposite James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies and solidified her legacy with her Oscar-winning role in Everything Everywhere All at Once.
In her acceptance speech, Yeoh remained humble, dedicating the honour to everyone who supported her. Jon M Chu, director of Crazy Rich Asians and upcoming Wicked films, described her as a “beacon of hope,” highlighting her Oscar win as a “generational shift” for Asian excellence in cinema.
At 63, Michelle Yeoh continues to inspire, proving that talent, perseverance, and representation know no age or gender limits. Her Hollywood Walk of Fame star is more than a tribute—it is a symbol of breakthrough, achievement, and the doors she has opened for future generations.
Fans have celebrated the recognition globally, with many noting that Yeoh’s star represents not only her own accomplishments but a larger milestone for Asian representation in Hollywood.
