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Michelle Yeoh Explains Why She Handed Emma Stone's Trophy to Jennifer Lawrence at 2024 Oscars


The actress is explaining why she initially refused to hand Stone the Oscar and gave it to Lawrence instead.

In the comments, fans and followers commended Yeoh on her sweet gesture and thanked her for adding much-needed clarity to the moment -- which thousands were sharing online to try to stir up beef. Getty ImagesThe semi-awkward exchange also did not stop Stone from going on to give an impassioned speech after her win for playing Bella Baxter in Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things. After marching up to the front of the room following a moment of pure shock at her win, the Easy A star hilariously showed off her ripped dress and thanked her cast, crew and husband Dave McCary for their support.

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