Michelle Yeoh Opens Up About The 'Battle' To Get An Oscar Nomination
Michelle Yeoh is opening up about what her Oscar chances are this year and how it’s been a struggle to get recognition for the award.
Speaking to Time magazine, where she was named Icon of the Year, Michelle said that the campaign at the moment is “overwhelming”.
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During her chat with the magazine, Michelle said that recognition, and a win, is long overdue for Asian actors, who rarely get top billing in movies and when they have appeared, are usually in small and often stereotypical roles.
“It shouldn’t be about my race, but it has been a battle,” she admits. “At least let me try.”
Michelle continues, “I’ve thought about it. And not just me — I feel like my full Asian community has thought about it. They come up to me and they say, ‘You’re doing it for us.’”
“It’s not about needing it,” she added. “It’s that feeling that you don’t have to explain: it’s love from other people. My arms are out open.”
Michelle is getting a lot of attention for her starring role in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
She has won Best Actress at the Hollywood Critics Association and Saturn Awards for the movie, and is up for the same honor at the Independent Spirit Awards and Gotham Awards.