Halle Berry presented Michelle Yeoh with best actress for a history-making reason

Here's why Berry got emotional while handing the award to Yeoh.

Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesHalle Berry and Michelle Yeoh shared a meaningful moment on stage at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.Yeoh won for her role in “Everything Everywhere All At OnceWearing white ethereal gowns, Berry and Yeoh were bonded by fashion — and by achievement. Berry and Yeoh are the only two women of color to win in this category in 95 years of Oscars history. Yeoh is also the first Asian actress to win the award.

At the end of her speech, the actor thanked the academy and ended with the following message:"This is history in the making."During a press conference after the ceremony ended, Yeoh elaborated on what the award means to her. The star then explained why representation matters so much in the highly visible entertainment industry.

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