Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh shares insights from her illustrious career, including her latest role in the film adaptation of Wicked. Katarina Johnson-Thompson opens up about her journey to Olympic success, overcoming body image issues and injuries. The discussion also highlights alarming statistics on primary school suspensions, particularly among children with special educational needs, as well as a nurse's fight for employee rights in the context of gender identity policies in healthcare settings.

Michelle Yeoh, an acclaimed actress known for her groundbreaking roles in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Everything Everywhere All at Once, shares her inspiring journey in this conversation. She discusses breaking age stereotypes in Hollywood and the growing recognition of older women in fashion as a global ambassador for Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta. Yeoh reflects on her diverse upbringing and early passions, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and representation in the industry. Additionally, she addresses the challenges of Asian representation and the evolving perceptions of beauty and success.

Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh discusses her winning performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once and reflects on her career, the challenges of production during the pandemic, and the significance of winning an Academy Award. They also discuss the uniqueness of the movie, communication in immigrant families, and Michelle's experience in working on a James Bond film. They emphasize the importance of diverse representation and inclusivity in media.

A special compilation of this year's Oscar nominees talking about their nominated works. Hear excerpts from Marc's interviews with Michelle Yeoh, Daniels, Brendan Fraser, Hong Chau, Austin Butler, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Polley, Todd Field, Rian Johnson, Judd Hirsch and Tony Kushner. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Yeoh travels through the multiverse in Everything Everywhere All At Once. But when she was growing up in Malaysia, there was a universe where she continued her dance training and opened her own dance school. That all came to an end with an injury but it opened the door to another universe where she became a martial arts film star. Michelle and Marc talk about Yes, Madam!, Police Story 3: Supercop, Jackie Chan, James Bond, Crazy Rich Asians, Quentin Tarantino, and more. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.