Sharon Stone Recalls A Rougher Hollywood; Motion Picture Academy President Janet Yang Cheers Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar: NY Women In Film Awards

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Michelle Yeoh, who made history by winning the best actress Oscar for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” last month, made an emotional return trip to her native Malaysia last week. She visited her mother in time for the traditional Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, and stopped by the grave of her father who died in 2014. In an Instagram post on Wednesday she said, “Brought Mr. O home. Without my parents’ love and trust and support, I wouldn’t be here today.”A post shared by Michelle Yeoh 楊紫瓊 (@michelleyeoh_official) Her trip home represented a promise that Yeoh made during her Oscars acceptance speech.

Basic Instinct earned $13 million more than her after being cast in the now iconic film.The actor, who has also starred in blockbusters like Total Recall and Casino, had an early hit with the erotic thriller. Despite landing such a commanding and iconic leading role, Stone says her pay packet for the film lagged behind that of co-star Douglas.As per UniLad, Stone divulged the information at the New York Women In Film & Television’s 43rd annual Muse Awards lunch yesterday (March 28).

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Brent Lang Executive Editor Bleecker Street, the Oscar-nominated studio behind “Captain Fantastic” and “Trumbo,” has partnered with New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) to award three scholarships to women attending film schools in the New York City area. The grants are part of NYWIFT’s scholarship fund and will assist with educational costs associated with film production, living expenses, books, travel and tuition needs. Bleecker Street’s contribution will be officially acknowledged at NYWIFT’s upcoming Muse Awards on March 28, which recently announced a mix of film executives, actors and filmmakers — including Arianna Bocco, Danielle Brooks, Deborah Chow, Maria Hinojosa, Sandra Lee, Freida Pinto, Lauren Ridloff, Sharon Stone, and Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences president Janet Yang — as this year’s honorees.

Sharon Stone made an emotional speech last night at the Women’s Cancer Research Fundraiser (WCRF), where she accepted the Courage Award. She opened up about her journey with breast cancer, and her brother’s death, and encouraged those watching to donate to a worthy cause. In the speech, she also revealed that she lost “half her money” with the “banking thing.”The Silicon Valley Bank collapsed this week after the bank disclosed it had taken a $1.8 billion hit from a $21 billion fire sale of its bond holdings.

Sharon Stone made a shocking revelation about her finances.

failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York.Stone spoke about the financial hit she tool while urging attendees to make donations to cancer research during a speech at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s star-studded fundraising gala in Beverly Hills. “I know that thing that you have to get on and figure out how to text the money is difficult,” Stone said during her speech.

Sharon Stone broke down in tears on Thursday, as she revealed that she had recently lost "half of my money" after "that banking thing".Although the 65-year-old did not elaborate, as she encouraged guests to text and donate money during the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s (WCRF) An Unforgettable Evening fundraiser, the actress called herself a "technical idiot"."I know that thing that you have to get on and figure out how to text the money is difficult. I’m a technical idiot, but I can write a [expletive] check.

Sharon Stone received the Courage Award on Thursday night during the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s (WCRF) An Unforgettable Evening fundraiser and offered some remarks that left her in tears. «I brought a couple of notes tonight,» said Stone. «I usually just speak off the cuff because, as you well know, I don’t give a s**t.»The 65-year-old actress stood behind the podium inside the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire ballroom and spoke to a crowd that included Rebel Wilson, Nia Vardalos, Rachel Zoe, Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Hough, Chord Overstreet, Maria Bello, Dominique Crenn, Lori Loughlin, Olivia Jade Giannulli, Paul Wesley, NJ Falk, and Kathy and Rick Hilton. Stone was presented with the trophy by gala chair Jamie Tisch who said, «What makes you a shining star, to me, is not just your talent, your beauty, and your grace but your resilience no matter what life throws your way.

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Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis came out to support friend Sharon Stone at the opening of her art exhibition called “Shedding” at Allouche Gallery in Los Angeles on Tuesday (March 14).

Katie Reul editor Frieda Pinto, Sharon Stone and Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences President Janet Yang.are among a line-up of female luminaries set to be honored at this year’s New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) Muse Awards. “What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than to return to celebrate this incredible roster of women that are reinventing how media is made,” said NYWIFT CEO Cynthia Lopez. “They are influencers on screen, behind the camera, in the newsroom, and in the executive suite.” In addition, Danielle Brooks, best known for recurring roles in “Orange Is the New Black” and “Peacemaker,” will receive the “Made in NY” Award, recognition of her portrayal of resilient characters who promote body positivity. Most recently, the actor-producer starred in a remake of “The Color Purple,” which is scheduled for a December 2023 release. The “Made in NY” Award will be presented to Brooks by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

Michelle Yeoh made history for her Best Actress Oscar 2023 win at the 2023 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 12) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Ramin Setoodeh Co-Editor-in-Chief At 11:30 p.m., Daniel Kwan was ready for a late dinner. The movie that he co-directed — “Everything Everywhere All At Once” — had swept the 95th annual Academy Awards, winning a historic seven statues, including best picture and best director. But he hadn’t had a bite to eat in hours. So at Vanity Fair’s annual Oscars party, he grabbed an In-N-Out burger from a tray to refuel. But before he could dig in, he was greeted by one of his many fans — named Steven Spielberg. The man who saw his cinematic memoir, “The Fabelmans,” get crushed by the Daniels (as Kwan and his collaborator Daniel Scheinert are called) didn’t seem the least bit upset.

Michelle Yeoh had her Oscar in hand while stepping out for the Oscars after parties and she celebrated on the red carpet alongside Florence Pugh!

Everything Everywhere All at Once” star Michelle Yeoh, who completed her recent sweep of best actress prizes with a thunderous, history-making win at the 95th Oscars for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She is the first-ever lead actress of Asian descent to win in all 95 years of the Academy Awards.Yeoh, a titan of Asian cinema who famously performed a number of stunts in death-defying action classics such as “Supercop” and “Yes, Madam” before finding her way into the Bond movie “Tomorrow Never Dies,” the Ang Lee classic “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Memoirs of a Geisha,” and “Crazy Rich Asians.” She is a beloved industry legend and the Daniels wrote the role of Evelyn Wang in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” especially for her.

Michelle Yeoh did it!

Michelle Yeoh and her longtime love Jean Todt make a rare red carpet appearance together at the 2023 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 12) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.