F1 legend Jean Todt’s partner Michelle Yeoh makes Oscar history, becomes the first Asian woman to win ‘Best Actress’
Michelle Yeoh is all over the news for the best reason, she is also F1 personality Jean Todt's partner.
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Michelle Yeoh & Jean Todt. Image via New Straits Times.
Michelle Yeoh is the woman of the moment. She is celebrated and honored by people across the globe. The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star became the first ever Asian Woman to win the Oscar for best actress. She made history at the 95th Academy awards. The 60-year-old has been very inspiring for all the women out there. Michelle Yeoh is also the partner of the Formula One legend, Jean Todt.
The actress brought her long-term partner Jean Todt to the Academy Awards. He is a motor racing executive and former rally co-driver. He is well-known in Formula One for his role as Scuderia Ferrari team principal. Todt brought the racing legend, Micheal Schumacher to Ferrari. He is celebrated for bringing Ferrari five consecutive titles with Schumacher. Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt started dating in 2004 and got engaged in 2005.
Todt accompanied his partner to the Academy Awards and celebrated her win. It was a glorious moment for the actress and her family. Todt has been supportive and wished Michelle well. He took to Twitter and expressed his emotions, “So proud of Michelle, just nominated by the Academy Awards in the category of best actress for an Oscar !”. The couple has been together for nearly two decades.
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Michelle Yeoh has always been popular in the F1 paddock, she often went to support Jean Todt
Todt was Ferrari’s team boss when they started dating, he then became the head of the FIA and governed many racing events. He was also the UN’s special envoy for road safety. Michelle Yeoh attended the races with her partner and was spotted in the UN. They are widely known as the power couple. The duo had the best night at the Academy Awards.
The Formula 1 world is proud of Michelle Yeoh’s achievements. She is a legend who broke the barriers and proved that age is just a number. She is the first Asian to win, and this is a huge moment to cherish. The former FIA boss attends most of the ceremonies to support his partner. Yeoh and Todt posed for the media before the event.
Jean Todt has become accustomed to the red carpet, thanks to his long-time partner. He also attended the BAFTAs in London. The 95th Academy Awards was a splendid one. Michelle Yeoh stole the spotlight. She looked gorgeous in her white sleeveless Dior gown. Meanwhile, Todt rocked a black tuxedo. Besides her looks, Michelle Yeoh gave an inspiring Oscar speech and dedicated her award to her mom and all the mothers out there.
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