See Michelle Yeoh's Mother's Moving Reaction to Her Oscars Win

  • Oops!
    Something went wrong.
    Please try again later.

Janet told press her daughter's Oscar win was the 'best birthday present.'

Michelle Yeoh's family shared an emotional moment celebrating the Everything Everywhere All At Once star's Oscar win.

A viral TikTok uploaded by Hype Malaysia showed Yeoh's mom Janet and other family members gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, watching the ceremony while dressed to the nines.

View the original article to see embedded media.

The TikTok captures them right when Yeoh was announced as the Best Actress winner, instantly standing up from their chairs, screaming in sheer joy. Janet is shown raising her first up in celebration and embracing other family members, while getting misty-eyed.

After her daughter's win, Janet said in a news conference per Associated Press that she was very happy for her "little princess."

"I so love my daughter and she has made Malaysia proud," she remarked.

"She really worked hard for it and I’m glad that her hard work had paid off," added Janet, according to Malay Mail.

Janet also said Yeoh's win was "the best birthday present" ahead of her 83rd birthday in April. Though Janet wanted to attend the Oscars, she shared that she was unable to travel due to difficulty walking, but was thrilled to celebrate her daughter's win with loved ones.

Yeoh's niece Vickie was also seen in the video, immensely proud of her aunt. While speaking to Malay Mail, she had nothing but wonderful things to say about her relative.

"Growing up, she always treated me like her child and I'm very proud of her," said the 29-year-old.

Vickie added, "She is the most supportive auntie you can ever have."

Congrats to Michelle Yeoh on the big win!