Emma Stone was recently awarded the prestigious Best Actress award at the 2024 Academy Awards. However, during her acceptance speech, some viewers noticed a moment that seemed like a snub to last year’s winner, Michelle Yeoh. Let’s take a closer look at what actually happened.

As Emma Stone went on stage to accept her award, it appeared to some viewers that she passed by Michelle Yeoh without acknowledging her. Yeoh, who had won the award the previous year, was holding the Oscar statuette and was supposed to hand it over to this year’s winner.

Some people thought that Stone took the award from Yeoh and immediately tried to give it to Jennifer Lawrence, who was also on stage. Others speculated that Yeoh purposely snubbed Stone by giving the award to Lawrence instead.

Fortunately, Yeoh took to social media to address the situation and provide clarity. In an Instagram post, she explained that she simply wanted Jennifer Lawrence to share the special moment with her best friend, Emma Stone. Yeoh added photos of herself hugging Stone on stage, as well as the moment of handing over the award.

The post received a positive response from fans and followers, who expressed their relief at Yeoh’s clarification. Many praised her for making Emma’s big moment even more special by including Jennifer Lawrence. Actress Rachel Zegler, known for her role in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, also commented, expressing her happiness with emojis.

It’s important to remember that live televised events can sometimes be confusing to witness. Luckily, there are behind-the-scenes videos showing the two actresses embracing after the award show, which further dispel any doubts about the situation.

So, let’s put any lingering confusion to rest and appreciate the gesture of inclusivity made by Michelle Yeoh. Share this article with others who may want to know the truth behind this Oscars moment!