Michelle Yeoh recently took to social media to address her awkward interaction with Emma Stone while presenting her with the Best Actress award at the Oscars 2024.
Yeoh, who won an Oscar herself for Everything Everywhere All At Once last year, joined fellow Oscar-winning actors Sally Field, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jessica Lange as presenters for the Best Actress category.
Many on social media had also accused Emma Stone of ‘disrespecting and ignoring’ Michelle Yeoh.
During the announcement, Yeoh handed the Oscar statue to Jennifer Lawrence instead of directly to Emma Stone, causing a moment of confusion.
However, in an Instagram post, Yeoh clarified that she intended for Jennifer Lawrence to hand the award to Emma as they are best friends.
It seems like Michelle Yeoh’s intention was misunderstood during the Oscars. It’s good that she clarified the situation on social media to avoid any misconceptions.
Well, it’s essential to communicate openly, especially in situations where misunderstandings can arise. She wrote,
“Congratulations Emma!! I confused you , but I wanted to share that glorious moment of handing over Oscar to you together with your best friend Jennifer!! She reminded me of my Bae Jamie Lee Curtis always there for each other!!”
At the Oscars, another notable moment arose when Al Pacino announced Oppenheimer as the Best Picture winner without reading out the fellow nominees. Pacino later clarified that this decision was made by the Oscar producers, not him.
“There seems to be some controversy about my not mentioning every film by name last night before announcing the best picture award,” said The Godfather actor.
“I just want to be clear it was not my intention to omit them, rather a choice by the producers not to have them said again since they were highlighted individually throughout the ceremony. I was honored to be a part of the evening and chose to follow the way they wished for this award to be presented.
“I realize being nominated is a huge milestone in one’s life and to not be fully recognized is offensive and hurtful. I say this as someone who profoundly relates with filmmakers, actors and producers so I deeply empathize with those who have been slighted by this oversight and it’s why I felt it necessary to make this statement.”