If you need a dose of inspiration today, look no further than absolute legend, Michelle Yeoh, reflecting on her extraordinary career in this new Vanity Fair breakdown.
Watch the full video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W4ItqMTxDs
From her early days in Hong Kong cinema to redefining global action stardom, and eventually becoming an Oscar-winning dramatic powerhouse, Michelle Yeoh walks through the roles that have shaped her life and legacy. She shares candid stories about doing her own stunts in Supercop, redefining the Bond girl archetype in Tomorrow Never Dies, bringing emotional depth to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, navigating cultural nuance in Crazy Rich Asians, and stepping into multiverse madness with Everything Everywhere All At Once.
She even talks about joining Wicked after receiving a video message from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo telling her it was “imperative” she say yes — and honestly, who could resist that?
Yeoh’s career is a masterclass in longevity, reinvention, and fearlessly taking on roles that challenge expectations. Her reflections on discipline, craft, injury, resilience, stereotype-breaking, and artistic growth are well worth the watch.
Which Michelle Yeoh performance has stayed with you the most, and what about it inspires your work?
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Everything Everywhere All At Once, Ashley Renee Smith. Michelle Yeoh is incredible in that film! Her role inspires me to write better characters. I need to rewatch the movie, especially to study her character and Stephanie Hsu's character.