Michelle Yeoh Drops F-Bombs During Emotional 2023 SAG Awards Speech
Michelle Yeoh took home the Best Female Actor in a Leading Role category at the 2023 SAG Awards
By Alyssa Morin ••
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The 2023 SAG Awards had some majorly memorable moments and emotional speeches from Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser and Ke Huy Quan. Access Hollywood is breaking down everything you need to know.
Michelle Yeoh's acceptance speech was everything, everywhere all at once—but in the best way.
The legendary actress made history at the 2023 SAG Awards on Sunday night after taking home the honor of Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for "Everything Everywhere All At Once," the first Asian woman to win a leading film acting award.
"I think if I speak, my heart will explode," she began. "SAG-AFTRA, to get this from you, who understands what it is to get here. Every one of you knows the journey, the roller coaster ride, the ups and downs. But most importantly, we never give up."
And this is where the "Crazy Rich Asians" star didn't hold back the emotions, after explaining that she's been up against titans in the industry.
"S---. F---," she continued, with a roaring applause from the audience. "Wow, thank you. Thank you. This is not just for me, this is for every little girl that looks like me."
Before concluding, the 60-year-old star shared an important message about representation.
"Thank you for giving me a seat at the table," Michelle said. "So many of us need this. We want to be seen, we want to be heard. And tonight, you have shown us that it is possible and I'm grateful."
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Michelle Yeoh attends the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage)
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