Overview
- The star was unveiled on Feb. 18 in Hollywood, marking a new public honor in Los Angeles for the Malaysian-born actor.
- Directors Jon M. Chu, Ang Lee, Paul Feig, and the Everything Everywhere duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert attended, along with Sandra Oh and Awkwafina.
- Yeoh appeared in a bright yellow Dior dress and grew visibly emotional, wiping away tears during her remarks.
- She told attendees her husband, Jean Todt, was traveling and had given his “permission” to miss the event, while she thanked family who flew in from Malaysia.
- The accolade follows her 2023 Best Actress Oscar as the first Asian woman to win the category and last week’s Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.