Oscars: Ke Huy Quan, Michelle Yeoh and more win big, but their moms were the biggest winners
95th annual show, the gratitude was all theirs. Ke Huy Quan heard his name called for best supporting actor at the Oscars, the first image that popped into his head was his mom.
Quan told reporters backstage that the moment was made even more special because presenter Ariana DeBose said his full birth name when announcing the award. Quan changed his name years ago to one that was Americanized when he was struggling to find acting work.
Michelle Yeoh, who won an Oscar for best actress, thanked her family. “I have to dedicate this to my mom, all the moms in the world, because they are really the superheroes and without them, none of us would be here tonight. She’s 84 and I’m taking this home to her. She’s watching right now in Malaysia, KL, with my family and friends. I love you guys, I’m bringing this home to you.”
Backstage, she told reporters “My mother has always instilled in me confidence, taught me about love, taught me about kindness and compassion. I’m not very good at this at times.”
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