Michelle Yeoh on Opening Paths in Hollywood for Generations to Come 

A ‘weird, wacky, and wonderful’ rise to fame as an Asian woman  

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As one of cinema’s most multi-talented and enduring stars, Michelle Yeoh is not only a trailblazer in Hong Kong cinema but around the world. From partaking in her own stunts alongside Jackie Chan to capturing global audiences as the matriarch of the Young family in the box office hit Crazy Rich Asians, Yeoh knows what it takes to leave a lasting mark on the industry.  

The face of 2022’s Adweek Women Trailblazers cover sat down for a chat during the Women Trailblazers summit about how her professional and personal milestones are representative of the challenges she has overcome, the successes she manifested from her undeniable work ethic and her passion for empowering others. 

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