LOS ANGELES, Feb 20 – From the hills of Ipoh to the world’s most famous pavement, actress Michelle Yeoh has officially been immortalised.
On Wednesday (Feb 18), the Oscar winner received the 2,836th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, and she didn’t do it alone.
Yeoh, who made history in 2023 as the first Asian to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for Everything Everywhere All At Once, drew a star-studded guest list at her star unveiling from across her journey, many of whom have also since taken to social media to celebrate the accomplishment.
American filmmaker Jon M Chu, who emceed the ceremony, worked with Yeoh on Crazy Rich Asians and the Wicked franchise. Sharing a group photo from the event on Instagram, he wrote: “I mean this crew is an all-timer. What a beautiful afternoon together and all for our Queen @michelleyeoh_official finally getting her Star on the @hwdwalkoffame!!! Couldn’t be more proud and fulfilled today and the sun came out.”
The post drew a “NICE!” comment from American actor and musician John Stamos, while the official Wicked movie Instagram page also shared a dedicated tribute to the actress.
Also emceeing for the special occasion was Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee, who directed Yeoh in the critically acclaimed 2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Actress Sandra Oh was also present. She later posted a photo from the ceremony with the caption: “Congratulations to the magnificent @michelleyeoh_official on her well deserved (star)… What a great way to start the (fire horse) year!”
CNA
