Celebrating Michelle Yeoh’s Birthday: Reflecting on Her Top 10 Acting Roles at 62 Years Old
Michelle Yeoh’s determination won her the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once. She took the role of Evelyn Wang, a laundromat owner who navigated multiple dimensions to save the multiverse. Both the audience and critics were captivated by her performance. Yeoh defied expectations and faced the challenges of industry which sidelines older actresses. She told the Los Angeles Times during the 2023 awards season, “As you get older, the roles get smaller… people start saying, ‘Oh yeah, you should retire. You should do this.’ No, guys. Do not tell me what to do. I should be in control of what I am capable of, right?”
After gaining fame in Hong Kong, she grew popular for being willing to perform nearly all the stunts which included daring feats like swinging from moving vehicles, rolling off car hoods on highways, and even riding a motorcycle on top of the train. The film industry knows her for her dedication and skill. Yeoh can pull off any role be it comedy or drama despite her aptitude for action roles. Her dedication and skill have made her a beloved and respected figure in the film industry. Let’s dive deeper into Michelle Yeoh’s filmography post her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once, we offer a complete low down on some of the best film roles on her birthday.