Nearly a month after the Academy Awards, Michelle Yeoh took her Oscar home to the woman she dedicated it to.
The Malaysian-born actress shared a sweet photo of her mother holding the trophy on her Instagram on Tuesday, with the caption, “I brought Mr.O home… Without my parents’ love, trust and support… I wouldn’t be here today… I love so much.”
Her second photo in the carousel post included a photo of the statuette on her father’s grave in Malaysia.
Last month, Yeo made history by becoming the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for best actress. She won an Oscar for her performance as Evelyn Wang in A24’s film Everything everywhere and at oncewhich won a total of seven Oscars.
During her acceptance speech at the 2023 ceremony, the actress dedicated her award to a person who is very close and special to her: “I have to dedicate this to my mother, to all the mothers in the world, because they really are the superheroes and without them, none of us would be here tonight.
She continued: “She’s 84 and I’m going to take this home to her. She is currently watching in Malaysia with my family and friends. I love you guys and I’m bringing this home to you.”
After her win, a video of the actress’ mother at an Oscar viewing party went viral on social media. Just as presenter Halle Berry read out Yeo’s name, her mum could be seen with tears of joy in her eyes as everyone cheered and celebrated in the footage.