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Michelle Yeoh made historical past final evening in the course of the Oscars, however her large win is not the one factor that has of us speaking … it is also her direct message to Don Lemon.
The 60-year-old grew to become the primary Asian-identifying lady to take dwelling the award for “Best Actress” for her position in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” … and through her acceptance speech Sunday evening, she seemingly took goal on the CNN anchor.
Michelle mentioned “Dreams do come true. And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime!!!” Her speech drew cheers within the Dolby Theater, and folk instantly ate it up on social media.
One person wrote, “‘MICHELLE YEOH CALLING OUT DON LEMON IS GIVING ME LIFE”
2/16/23
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Of course, Michelle’s phrases gave the impression of a response to Don’s remark final month — he mentioned 51-year-old republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is not in her prime … after she prompt all elected officers over 75 bear competency testing.
At the time, Don doubled down on his stance including … ” a girl is taken into account to be in her prime in her 20s and 30s and possibly 40s” and telling his co-hosts Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins to look it up.
He later apologized and, after a number of days off, CNN execs informed Lemon he is on skinny ice for his feedback.
BTW, Michelle additionally grew to become the second lady of coloration to win the class, after Halle Berry received in 2002.
You may say Michelle got here out on high in all the pieces, in all places all of sudden … and made a robust level within the course of.