Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh Nominated For IOC Membership

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Michelle Yeoh has been nominated for International Olympic Committee membership. The Oscar-winning actress is a former junior Malaysian squash champion. Additionally, she is one of five people whom the IOC Executive Board has nominated for membership. “These candidates bring added value to the work of the IOC because of their experience and diverse expertise in different walks of life. What they all have in common is their love of sport and their strong belief in the Olympic values and what the IOC stands for,” IOC President Thomas Bach said in a statement. Michelle is a martial arts film legend. However, she earned her Western breakout role in the James Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies. She became the first openly Asian actress to win an Oscar earlier this year for Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Per ESPN, “The IOC currently has 99 invited members, including a selection of royalty, sports officials, former athletes and leaders from politics and industry. Their main role in the Olympic movement is confirming hosts for the Summer and Winter Games that were selected by the IOC administration and executive board.” The other candidates nominated alongside Yeoh are Israeli judo medalist Yael Arad, Hungarian businessman Fürjes Balázs, Peruvian volleyball medallist and politician Cecilia Roxana Tait Villacorta, and German businessman Michael Mronz.

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Yeoh To Be Ratified Next Month

Yeoh’s membership is expected to be ratified next month at the IOC meeting in Mumbai. It’s expected to be a busy session for the Olympic governing body. The new sports for the 2028 Games in LA were expected to be voted on. However, that is in doubt after the IOC postponed a vote on the eight sports earlier this week. Meanwhile, the IOC will also vote on three sporting member elections to IOC membership. Those are Petra Sörling, head of the International Table Tennis Federation, and Kim Jae-youl, head of the International Skating Union. Furthermore, Mehrez Boussayene, President of the Tunisian Olympic Committee, has also been nominated

As mentioned, one of the roles of IOC members is to ratify Olympic host cities. The next available Summer Olympics is 2036, with the host being picked sometime after 2025. Currently, bids have been submitted by Mexico, Indonesia, and Turkey. Meanwhile, Egypt, South Korea, China, India, Qatar, Hungary, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Poland, and Canada may all potentially bid on the Games.

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Don Lemon Ignores Michelle Yeoh’s Apparent Diss While Discussing Oscars

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Don Lemon skipped right over Michelle Yeoh’s apparent jab at him while reflecting on the 95th Academy Awards on Monday morning on CNN. The Everything Everywhere All at Once star seemed to be referencing Lemon’s controversial comments on women being past their “prime” while accepting the award for Best Actress.

“A huge night for Asians and Asian Americans,” Lemon said of the Oscars results. “With all of the anti-Asian hate that has been going on in the country, especially since COVID, I thought it was a really important and reaffirming moment for Asian Americans. I hope that, you know, they feel it in this country and that everyone does.”

Michelle Yeoh On Stage At The Oscars

TOPSHOT – Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh accepts the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

While on stage at the ceremony, Yeoh began her speech: “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. This is proof that … dream big, and dreams do come true. And, ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime.” Yeoh also took the time to thank her 84-year-old mother during the speech. Everything Everywhere All at Once went on to win Best Picture and several other awards throughout the night.

Lemon made his original remark on CNN This Morning while discussing Nikki Haley’s announcement that she intends to run for president in 2024. “This whole talk about age makes me uncomfortable,” Lemon said in February. “I think it’s the wrong road to go down. She says people, you know, politicians or something are not in their prime. Nikki Haley isn’t in her prime, sorry. A woman is considered to be in their prime in 20s and 30s and maybe 40s.” CNN later temporarily pulled him off the air for the comment and he’s since apologized.

Michelle Yeoh’s Acceptance Speech

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Michelle Yeoh Throws Apparent Shot At Don Lemon With Oscars Speech

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Michelle Yeoh took a shot at CNN‘s Don Lemon during her acceptance speech for Best Actress at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday night. She was honored for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once. While holding the Oscar on stage, Yeoh told the women in the audience to never let someone tell them they’re past their “prime.” Lemon had been headlines, earlier this year, by remarking that politician Nikki Haley is no longer in her “prime.

“For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities,” she began her acceptance speech. “This is proof that … dream big, and dreams do come true. And, ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime.”

Michelle Yeoh At The Oscars

Michelle Yeoh at the 95th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball held at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)

Lemon made his original remark on CNN This Morning while discussing Haley’s announcement that she intends to run for president in 2024. “This whole talk about age makes me uncomfortable,” Lemon said in February. “I think it’s the wrong road to go down. She says people, you know, politicians or something are not in their prime. Nikki Haley isn’t in her prime, sorry. A woman is considered to be in their prime in 20s and 30s and maybe 40s.”

As for the rest of Yeoh’s speech, she dedicated the win to her 84-year-old mother. “I have to dedicate this to my mom [and] all the moms in the world, because they are really the superheroes, and without them none of us would be here tonight,” she said. “She’s 84. I’m taking this home to her. She’s watching right now in Malaysia … with my family and friends: I love you guys! I’m bringing this home to you.” She also thanked her “extended family in Hong Kong, where I started my career. Thank you for letting me stand on your shoulders, giving me a leg up so I can be here today.” In addition to Yeoh winning Best Actress, Everything Everywhere All at Once also took home Best Picture.

Michelle Yeoh’s Speech

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