“Identifies As Asian”: 10+ Most Relatable Reactions To Michelle Yeoh’s Historic Oscar Win

The Asian community celebrated last March 12 when Michelle Yeoh and the movie she starred in, Everything Everywhere All At Once, won big at the 95th Academy Awards.

Of all the universes, we live in the one where Michelle Yeoh makes history as the first Asian woman to win the Best Actress Oscar—love that for us! #Oscars #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/Nb5CvKIwew

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 13, 2023

The Malaysian actress played the role of Evelyn Wang, a Chinese American immigrant who experiences different versions of herself in alternate universes.

Michelle Yeoh wins the Oscar for Best Lead Actress. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/KAGzu6ezeJ

— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 13, 2023

Michelle Yeoh is the first Asian to win “Best Actress” at the Oscars, a feat that she and the Asian community from all around the world took great pride in.

We deserve to be heard. We deserve to be seen.

— Michelle Yeoh

Check out some of the most heartwarming “proud to be Asian” tweets below.

1. When they were ecstatic that Michelle Yeoh made history

It took 21 years for the second woman of color to win Best Actress, and 95 years for the first Asian woman to do so.

Michelle Yeoh just made history. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/kQRc82Ce64

— Zoë Rose Bryant (@ZoeRoseBryant) March 13, 2023

2. When she brought them to tears

WOW. Michelle Yeoh just won Best Actress her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. Words can’t describe how special & important Michelle Yeoh’s win is for me & the entire Asian American community. Michelle Yeoh is an icon, legend. & inspiration. I’m in tears. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/F8Jp7VKuO9

— Victor Shi (@Victorshi2020) March 13, 2023

3. When famous actress Sandra Oh was also visibly excited

sandra oh when michelle yeoh won pic.twitter.com/ugILtJjXnk

— (-: (@scatteringashes) March 13, 2023

4. When her win got other nationalities wishing for the same

Let us stress the fact that Michelle Yeoh’s win opens the door to ALL Asians as she is the first Asian to win Best Actress at the #Oscars

Dolly De Leon’s historic awards season also opens the door for all of us Filipinos.

Here’s to hoping for a Filipino Oscar nominee soon 🤞 pic.twitter.com/mdgorUPbNf

— Philippine TV & Film Updates (@phtvandfilmupd) March 13, 2023

5. When we all agreed she is an “unstoppable force”

It has been confirmed. Michelle Yeoh is an unstoppable force.

She is the first Asian woman and first Malaysian-born performer to win Best Actress at the Academy Awards.

"Ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you’re ever past your prime." 🔥#Oscars pic.twitter.com/0E8mjl8gBU

— Kristie Lu Stout✌🏽 (@klustout) March 13, 2023

6. When she helped Asians be seen in the acting industry

It took 95 years but it finally happened: an Asian woman has won the Oscar for Best Actress. After a year of cheering her on, I am at a loss for words but not emotions. Thank you, Michelle Yeoh, for helping us – ALL Asians – be seen in this industry. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/yMAPQqogDB

— Ryan Aguirre (@aguirreryan) March 13, 2023

7. When her win was a win for all Asian women

Congratulations to Michelle Yeoh; we are all so proud. This is a win for Asian women around the world..! #MichelleYeoh #MalaysiaBoleh #Oscars https://t.co/V4ldfpAovP

— Burhan Gafoor (@BurhanGafoor) March 13, 2023

8. When it was history in the making

WHAT A MOMENT! Halle Berry, the first (and only) Black woman to win Best Actress, handing the Oscar to Michelle Yeoh, the first Asian woman to win the category.

“This is history in the making!”
~Michelle Yeoh #Oscars pic.twitter.com/QcweHtXIPg

— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2023

9. When Malaysia was extra overjoyed

At 60, Michelle Yeoh won the first Oscar for Malaysia . Her mother Janet exalted . Cheers erupted all round at special viewing ceremony in KL . Malaysia made history, https://t.co/KHxOtxcYaD pic.twitter.com/tVEOxucRG3

— Melissa Goh (@MelGohCNA) March 13, 2023

10. When literally everyone was happy for her

The world right now when talking about Michelle Yeoh pic.twitter.com/ZtQ7iB1TEM

— MGAG (@My_MGAG) March 14, 2023

11. When Twitter loved how she stuck to her roots

WHY IS NO ONE SHARING THIS BIT FROM THE PRESS ROOM WHEN MICHELLE YEOH SPEAKS MANDARIN???? pic.twitter.com/u4lfwg13e4

— nat | 𝕮𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖊 𝕭'𝖘 croissant 🌻🥐 (@dianessunflower) March 14, 2023

12. When Michelle identified herself as Asian and made it known proudly

What an amazing night at the Oscars for TRUTH, for Diversity and for Comebacks. From Brendan Fraser to Michelle Yeoh, who identifies as Asian when others before her couldn't, to Ruth Carter and Ke Huy Quan, here are some highlights:

– Navalny won the Oscar for “Best… https://t.co/VvszMzCXDr pic.twitter.com/hMTd3fNBu2

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) March 13, 2023

Michelle Yeoh being the "first actress who identifies as Asian" is not about transracialism or wokeness.

It's about Merle Oberon being the first Asian actress to be nominated for Best Actress. She hid her mixed heritage because she knew she would be discriminated against.

— Eric L (@EricReacts) March 13, 2023

Congratulations, Michelle Yeoh!