Cate Blanchett & Michelle Yeoh | Actors on Actors

In their Actors on Actors conversation Michelle Yeoh ('Everything Everywhere All at Once') and Cate Blanchett ('Tar') discuss Michelle's expansive career and how she prepared for her multi-dimensional role. Cate dives deep into how she crafted the persona of Tar and why she is dying to work with Michelle Yeoh.
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[@bc7846]

Whoever chose this pairing should get a raise.

[@dir3907]

Yes! Definitely 🙌🏽✨

[@hugolewis4896]

Question is which one is gonna get the Oscar in next year??

[@maury3733]

YESSS

[@danielledeschamps3769]

Omg I love these women! Both so sweet and talented. 🙌

[@bbcbbc1717]

Agreed. Will be a close race for Oscar between these two. Nice to see they seem to have such huge respect for one another.

[@MrAlligator3]

Whoever put these two legends together deserves a raise. We all needed this conversation. Thank you!!

[@loonycushion]

WE ARE GOD THERE IS NO DEATH.

[@wahn10]

A genius combination. A pairing that was meant to be.

[@alexlazzerly3677]

They are definitely the two frontrunners for Best Actress.

[@lissandrafreljord7913]

Wished Viola Davis would be there too. Would be a 3-way conversation of the most epic actresses in our generation.

[@brianng8350]

No, that person who thought of this should be demoted because he/she is not trying very hard. This is a no brainer - these 2 actors/actresses have delivered 30 plus years of entertainment in some of the most high profile films. These are established professionals that can teach us stuff by just being in the same room.

[@drnkendramaqueen]

I think Michelle Yeoh winning the Oscar would have a lot more of a poetic meaning beyond representation. She took an indie film and elevated it to heights that no critic could have forecasted. Here is a 60 year old actress in a film balancing drama, action and comedy in such an operatic, profound way. The film is an unabashed love letter to an iconic career that I hope many revisit.

[@sideofguac]

Seeing the retrospective become a high point of its own is a special kind of joy

[@celinewhite9958]

She wins, well deserve

[@FSUgrad]

Well said

[@mirelaelisabetamihai1007]

she is 60????DAMN I would have enever guessed she is a day over 45.....

[@uchicago7851]

Here is a 60 year old actress in a film balancing drama, action and comedy in such an operatic, profound way. Whoooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@kylepop4371]

“you have this luminous glow like someone follows you with a light” YES THIS EXACTLY THIS 😭😭 Cate is just naturally angelic

[@Fawlker]

I mean, she's GALADRIEL of all people. She's expected to have that luminous aura😂!

[@emmad.176]

She does :) I always thought Michelle was really stunning too :)

[@lllllllllarose]

she is an elf from the lord of the rings

[@jackelineamarallima]

michelle's confidence while saying that they gonna work together MA'AM DON'T PLAY WITH MY FEELINGS LIKE THAT

[@wahn10]

I could hear her decisiveness. Michelle's gonna make sure this happens, I would bet on it.

[@lukelee3]

Technically they did. The school for good and evil.

[@ethernity7577]

@@lukelee3 no that was charlize theron ppl got it mixed up

[@lukelee3]

@@ethernity7577 no, blanchett was the narrator for that movie.

[@assetaccountstaxmanager]

Can you give me A Chance for Work I Care you always

[@leewhys78]

Only Cate Blanchett could be in a conversation with someone and make it all about the other person and not herself. What a legend!

[@magnubeido8832]

The mark of a truly empathetic person and one who is genuinely interested in others.....i.e. not full of themselves at all. Wonderful personalities.....both of them

[@androbristol9998]

i agreee. Same when she was in Hot Ones

[@assetaccountstaxmanager]

Can you give me A Chance for Work I Care you always

[@stevejennings2394]

True class act

[@Ayesha_F]

True. I learnt so much from this conversation. Both the ladies are a class act. Hugely engaged with each other's works. Great questions. What a treat to watch this.

[@fcukskinny]

I couldn’t stop smiling. Michelle Yeoh is so humble and Cate is such gracious. Love them both.

[@slindilengcobo3235]

They have so much respect for each other it’s beautiful to see

[@loo2559]

❤❤🌷👏

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

Michelle Yeoh is a very dignified woman. Elegant and beautiful. Cate is b by beautiful

[@katherinewilson1853]

I like how Cate is like, "We need to work on this." lol

[@e.c3154]

Same here. It was a joy to watch.

[@siphillis]

Such an amazing contrast. Blanchett has the unflinching confidence of a generational actress while Yeoh has the humility of someone under-appreciated her whole career. But despite their different paths, they both immediately recognize each other's talents.

[@finslaw]

One of these actresses jumped a motorcycle onto a train at least 4 times without ever having ridden a motorcycle before. The other one has received 2 Oscars, did a bunch of plays and no doubt uses the term "the craft" a lot. I'm happy how things worked out.

[@delillan492]

​@@finslaw Let's see how you get 2 Oscars. Or learn German or how to play the piano and conduct an orchestra for 1 rolе. Play a fictional character so convincingly that people google your character's name after leaving the cinema and arguе whether this person is real or fictional. Let's see you play 13 different characters in 1 moviе. Let's see how you can successfully manage the main theater of your country and at the same time star in the biggest Hollywood projects. Achieve at least 1/10 of the above and only then blather at Blanchett.

[@siphillis]

@@finslaw by this metric alone, Tom Cruise is the greatest actor of all time. Obviously there are many different metrics to measure the profession, but it’s not a stretch to say Blanchett is the most versatile and dramatically capable actress working today. But she can’t do what Yeoh does, so just comparing them along those lines reduces both of them.

[@L3th4LQu4rK]

@@finslaw if there was a category for most daring, I’m sure Michelle Yeoh wins every year. But Oscars are acting awards. Not to take anything away from Michelle but Cate Blanchett is in a league of her own.

[@kimyenchu]

Michelle Yeoh is the biggest star in Asia. I wouldn't call that under-appreciated.

[@ELENIKARASAVVIDOU]

The way Blanchett retrospects Yeoh's career with specific references and great observations... she could easily be an amazing film journalist doing GREAT INTERVIEWS. Also the way she brings her 3 TAR costars in the conversation... It's not just a job for her is it? Both are stunning and great btw

[@angrychlorox]

Cate Blanchett ALWAYS does her homework lol. It helps to be a master conversationalist as well

[@shadysorkin9214]

Cate gives everything to her roles and always has incredible film knowledge. Amazing she knows all about Michelles stunt work and how ground-breaking it was.

[@I0bsterlady]

THIS IS MY MULTIVERSE! two of the greatest actors alive talking about two of the best movies of the year!!!

[@derrionbrown3923]

A better version for sure.

[@drumbum3.142]

Lol There are.. .....a Couple Other Films from the Year, that are (at the Very Least) Every Bit As "Best". .. if not Better (than both) lol

[@bug688]

@@drumbum3.142 everyone has their preference but everything everywhere all at once is once of my top 5 movies of all time alongside django unchained and The Godfather (yes im basic asf i know already). tbh i havent watched tar so i cant say anything on that but if Cate Blanchett is the lead it has to be good

[@drumbum3.142]

@@bug688 Lol. (*check out 3,000 Years of Longing

[@j3t617]

@@drumbum3.142 that’s so mid lmao

[@katherineheasley6196]

Michelle Yeoh undersells her ballet experience. She didn't just go to *a* school for ballet in England; she went to *the* Royal school. It's just a pity that back when she attended (which must've been at least 40 years ago), racism in ballet would have prevented her from having a career in the Western world. You can see her ballet training in her posture and the way she moves, the elegant way she gestures with her hands. I know that Cate has ballet training as well. They make such an elegant pair, and they should totally play a pair of smooth criminals in a heist film. Preferably with Jamie Lee Curtis as the mastermind.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

Nice project idea! Have a treatment on my desk by Monday. I'll figure out which exec to kidna--, ah, convince. Yes, I'll convince someone.

[@helenchua9038]

Good idea! Come on producers. Hurry up!

[@SKYWalkersSG]

you should propose that idea to The Daniels, bet they can come up with the bonkiest idea for a heist movie, as they have subverted the multiverse idea.

[@user-je5dc7ls2m]

"They make such an elegant pair, and they should totally play a pair of smooth criminals in a heist film. Preferably with Jamie Lee Curtis as the mastermind." HOLY CRAP I WANT TO SEE THIS MOVIE SO MUCH.

[@LAZISH]

With Cate it will work too!!!!!

[@babayaga96792]

Shame on Hollywood for not giving Michelle more lead roles. She's such a great actor

[@siyuwoaini]

Hopefully she will get more soon after she shines in EEAAO

[@katherinewilson1853]

I don't think she was complaining but pointing out about how older women get put into boxes.

[@sunnydale6727]

@@katherinewilson1853 yeah wasnt a complain just how it is there in hollywood, they forget people that has experience and give the roles to the "young thing"

[@petewong2372]

She is the legend

[@StanleyIC]

Writers like the Daniels are needed in the business in order to write more role cater for the Asian actors and actresses

[@jking4973]

Two absolute legends, both delivering career best performances this year in Tár and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

[@mrx1333]

Need to see Tár

[@joshuathierry9445]

but like Michelle said she rarely receive leading roles, she needs more recognicion, she is an outstanding actress...Cate always are in some leadings...i like Cate since Galadriel, and like Michelle since crouching tiger hidden dragon (but didnt see it in the release day)

[@kingofpopbts2080]

I still think that Cate Blanchett's performance in TÁR is the best this year and among the best of the decade. However, Michelle Yeoh's performance is really ONCE IN A LIFETIME. The race between Cate Blanchett and Michelle Yeoh to Oscar Best Actress will be among the toughest and greatest in the history of this award. If the Oscar does not honor both two actresses (like it did once in 1968 with Katharine Hepburn and Barbara Streisand), then I wish Oscar will give the golden statute to Michelle Yeoh, marking the first time an Asian actor/actress winning Best Actor/Actress title. We have white, black winners and now we have a yellow winner of this top category.

[@yosefroach]

@@kingofpopbts2080this comment is everything… I agree 💯!

[@clonnlijinhlong2713]

@@kingofpopbts2080 Imagine if another actress won. Because literally people only talks about these two as if the others didn't even matter😆. I can already see the #s and drama after it😆

[@laurabrands4162]

this is just 40 minutes and 46 seconds of cate blanchett and michelle yeoh fangirling over each other

[@thensome8663]

I love Cate fangirling out at Michelle so hard. What a fantastic pairing. I’d love to see them in a film together

[@cim888]

Michelle had a 15 year head start and was already a icon in the movie industry. Not to mention Michelle has had a huge diversity of roles that were never 'Oscar' worthy.

[@niraxlevi9930]

@@cim888 your point ?

[@cim888]

@@niraxlevi9930 It's pretty obvious.

[@rocknroam4]

these two have a very similar aura. strong, powerful, magnetic woman that just radiate elegance. whoever thought of combining these two needs a raise. and whoever puts them in a movie together will win ALL THE AWARDS

[@ericlind6581]

I know…so different than so many of today’s instagram influencer type or clout chasing party girls.

[@_previously]

As an Asian American, I grew up watching both actresses. Cate in all of the LOTR and Indiana Jones movies and I remember watching Michelle in a lot of my parent’s old Kung Fu movies and Chinese dramas. Seeing them in the same room talking about their legacy and careers is such an jarring but also amazing feeling.

[@mlw9195]

Well as a blk american cabt relate cate doesbt fuck w BLK ppl 😂

[@Neojhun]

As an asian Aussie, this was an amazing pairing.

[@LuthienMoonLight]

Yes yes, same here as another Asian-American!!

[@katrinamack444]

@@mlw9195wym?

[@mlw9195]

@@katrinamack444 she doesn’t like blk ppl

[@katedo7499]

Michelle Yeoh is poised to win in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” for best actress at the Oscars. She had won the Boston critics, New York Film Critics online, Toronto, Palm Spring, Santa Barbara film festivals, National Board of Review, And other precursors. Well deserved.

[@evadoukaki9593]

New York Film Critics on line is crap the official, the well established is the NY FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION, Blanchett won there like she won in LAFCA Venice and Washigton... Since i love them both i enjoy this season and i do hope they will share... it will be a dual history making, Blanchett this year will become the official GOAT no matter the Oscar,she just needs 3 more awards to become the most awarded actress in movie history, Yeoh will be the first Asian, what time to be alive if you love movies...

[@robertaandersone2363]

Blanchett has won on "Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards", "New York Film Critics Circle Awards". It's not yet in the bag for Michelle. But one of these ladies will absolutely win it.

[@assetaccountstaxmanager]

Can you give me A Chance for Work I Care you always

[@denntit]

to me it does not matter if she wins or not. the chances are she will be nominated and that already is history making, the first woman of asian heritage to be nominated at the Oscars for a lead actress role

[@dreaming_cthulhu]

I cried like a baby at the climax of EEAAO. Such great performances from everyone, especially Michelle Yeoh

[@theheavenlyoption]

Cate Blanchett is the embodiment of charisma

[@katya_velour785]

We stan

[@darkcadence938]

And elegance, grace and beauty along with mitchele...

[@rksuchitra8087]

Epitome of refinement

[@pinchuap]

True

[@pinchuap]

​@@darkcadence938😂😂😂😂

[@siiiiiuu7]

I'm just in love with how blunt and honest Michelle Yeoh is when she describes people or tells stories. She rarely sugarcoats anything... and in an industry that's known for a lot of smoke and mirrors, it's just super impressive.

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

Yep, she’s been like that since even the 90s when I discovered her. She’s a real soul

[@sifu2u_now]

She told the pianist to shut up in the middle of her thank you speech.🤣😂 when they tried to play her out of the podium.

[@sharknado623]

@@sifu2u_now she was right in doing so

[@LifeTheBall]

​@@sifu2u_now Everyone needs to call that out. They won't play off the men when they are on stage only the women. Me being a man have noticed that.

[@L4LA0412]

I agree...

[@fontymonty12]

Not sure if many people know, Michelle Yeoh did her own stunts in Jackie Chan's Police Story 3 - riding a motorbike onto the roof of a moving train in Kuala Lumpur. She's freaking amazing.

[@gp2779]

She’s comfy acting in her country’s own soil 😁

[@crustyskellington4056]

She is amazing! It’s Police Story 3 you’re thinking of though 😉

[@tarmaque]

I think that's the one where Michelle and Jackie Chan kept trying to out-do each other with their stunts, until Jackie took her aside and said they had to stop before one of them got killed. Later, in an interview, Jackie said there were only two women in the world who scared him and one was Michelle Yeoh. _Jackie Chan_ said this. Respect. _("Scared" in the best possible way of course.)_

[@Illyria1217]

That’s when I first discovered her. I was 12 and have followed her movies since.

[@katherineheasley6196]

Not only did her own stunts, but made Jackie Chan feel like he had to step up his own game, which not many people can do.

[@rics1883]

Cate Blanchett's level of understanding and asking genuine questions is amazing to behold. When she brought out insight (Complex humanity and fragility @17:35) about her character Lydia Tar and Evelyn, even Michelle Yeoh found it interesting. She's really engaged in Michelle's world Blanchett has given the best performance this year IMO. Lydia Tar was definitely not an easy characterisation but Cate Blanchett knocked it out of the park.

[@assetaccountstaxmanager]

Can you give me A Chance for Work I Care you always

[@rics1883]

@@assetaccountstaxmanager no

[@vicentefernandez9084]

Michelle Yeoh is 60 years old. Just let that sink in. What an amazing woman.

[@RiansyahRizky]

AND BOTH OF THEM WON THE GOLDEN GLOBES 🏆

[@ToZanarkandLover]

Minor correction here, Michelle Yeoh is not mumbling at 21:10, she is referencing Wong Kar-wai, one of the most incredible filmmakers of all time, director of In the Mood for Love (2000). Big thank you to those who subtitled this incredible interview and making it more accessible!

[@FieryFlamingFajitas]

2046 is a masterpiece! loved that movie so much

[@bella_sails]

Great correction! Definitely an oversight so I hope they get to fix it soon :)

[@Jayv430]

Also at 37:05 she said O levels not 'all levels'

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

In the Mood for Love made me fall in love with movies. Its so beautiful, words can't do it justice.

[@Esandeech2]

In the Mood for Love is an otherworldly movie on so many levels!

[@paulsuter5816]

Michelle Yeoh is 60. Let that sink in. Absolute legend.

[@sharknado623]

She's SO beautiful and energetic!

[@JO-hn4vn]

Well, to be fair to all of us poors out here who can't afford all the fancy creams and treatments, she IS Hollywood 60. Of course, she has natural beauty to start with, but let's acknowledge that only rich people get to look like this at that age, please.

[@Kipper1997]

❤️🇲🇾

[@elenabaluta757]

@@JO-hn4vn if that was true they would all look like Michelle but they’re not 😄

[@mariacruz1]

@@JO-hn4vn no need for fancy creams! sunscreen every day + tretinoin + moisture will get you far :-)

[@ammyt2082]

I just love the fact that most Cate's interviews are a sort of "Cate, you're incredible" - "Ok, but you're fantastic" back and forth. I must say I LOVE the way Blanchett embraces her colleagues' talent and work.

[@MindfulStream]

With pride, she announces her 60th year. In spite of her age, she is still energetic, attractive, and capable of beating anyone in the film industry

[@idletalker]

seeing this beautiful conversation and knowing one of these two incredible actors will soon bag the Best Actress trophy is extremely satisfying

[@kevlow9494]

Yes, it MUST be one of these two 🙏

[@lilmilontiktok]

Hell no lmao

[@lilmilontiktok]

@@kevlow9494 it wont

[@breekrach3241]

@@kevlow9494Absolutely! Everything Everywhere All At Once is a masterpiece. Michelle Yeoh’s performance in that film is another notch in her belt.

[@heaux2865]

@@lilmilontiktok talking shit abt michelle yeoh and cate blanchett but you support shia lebouf a domestic abuser😭 lmfao

[@LVHVOGUE]

Cate the Great and soon-to-be Academy Award Nominee Michelle Yeoh! The two greatest actors of their generation talk about their remarkable careers while giving each other compliments. I've never clicked a video so fast in my life lol

[@soju81]

Right? 2 queens in the same room. Can’t wait to watch this.

[@yedamankle7972]

hope that soon to be is gonna be "soon to be academy award winner Michelle Yeoh"

[@LVHVOGUE]

@@yedamankle7972 actually i hope it's gonna be a tie as it was for katharine hepburn and barbra streisand back then

[@PersepolisPF]

I want Blanchett to win and honestly I’ve never heard of Michelle until this year but have heard of some of her films. She seems to be a gracious, lovely lady so I’d be more than happy for the GOAT, Cate the Great to share the honors with Michelle this year but one way or the other, I want cate to win for her legacy defining, beyond brilliant role in tar! 👏🏻👏🏻♥️♥️

[@LVHVOGUE]

@@PersepolisPF it would be an iconic moment at the oscars if they both won ngl. First off they would make history each for different reason. Second the world would talk about it for years as they do now given their outstanding performances. Cate is undoubtedly the front-runner and a personal favorite [actor] of mine so i have to agree. They have to share it idc

[@slickwill9000]

Can we please just give both of them the Oscar this year? 😭

[@petewong2372]

But Cate won the Oscar twice. This year should be Michelle

[@priyac7054]

I agree it should be a tie

[@cim888]

As an Australian born of Asian heritage, I would be happy with either to win but lets be fair here... Michelle never had the opportunities to get any 'oscar' worthy scripts despite entertaining several generations. We all know why as well.

[@DavidN369]

Word.

[@celinewhite9958]

@@petewong2372 you are right Michelle win🎉

[@caelisan]

As a Malaysian, I'm happy Michelle won and I'm even happier to hear the Malaysian accent. Also very pleased she's being interviewed by Cate, who is my favourite actress.

[@jakegodfrey4320]

Cate Blanchett referencing Yes Madam is absolutely amazing.

[@KOMET2006]

Seeing Michelle Yeoh in "CROUCHING TIGER/HIDDEN DRAGON" in 2001 and Cate Blanchett in "ELIZABETH" in 1998 were among the most incredible cinematic experiences for me.

[@Adrianbudiman]

The acting is great in crouching tiger but the wireworks was too much, i ended up hating the movie.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

​@@Adrianbudiman Hey, there, A.B., Angelo here. As a duly-appointed representative of ABIWC (A.B. Initials Worldwide Council), it falls to me to remind you we warned you about having this opinion and expressing it publicly. Due to your failure to heed the council's warning, we are forced to issue a formal Letter of Reprimand. Please take this as our final warning for you to re-examine the materials we sent regarding the poetic form of qinggong/wuxia so you may form the proper appreciation of CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON's Eastern fairytale aesthetic. Thank you for your time. We value your membership in the ABIWC.

[@susanweiss4625]

I just saw the restoration version ,out now, of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon! Yeoh was FANTASTIC!🔥🔥💜💜

[@serendipity4346]

I loved Blanchett analysis about Yeoh ability to perform, she mentioned a couple of times her ability to act without words and i couldn't agree more. There's this energy, this vibe from Michelle Yeoh that resonates power, and when she applies it in acting it's so damm good.

[@sasspot3]

These two queens need to be in a movie together as the main characters

[@rushelsooriyarachchi3260]

The combined aura generated by this duo is just beyond any form of greatness! Thank you for this. it’s amazing watching two LEGENDS talk with each other

[@lolaw.90]

Yes! I can't wait for them to work together and lead a movie. It will probably be one of the best films ever made.

[@layma5113]

Cate reading "Carol" into that EEAAO scene is too cute 😭

[@leohan9598]

Can't believe at 21:10 when Michelle mentioned Wong Kar-wai, one of the most celebrated auteurs of our time, the subtitler wrote "(Michelle mumbles)" instead of his name... Bloody philistine.

[@romilrh]

One of them is gonna win the Oscar, and I'm gonna be hyped as hell and incredibly sad at the same time either way. What amazing performances they gave this year

[@mentalmadness2192]

ahh come on, cate already got 2 with more nominations! let's root for michelle! 🤩🤩✌️

[@katya_velour785]

And one of them did, hehe :)

[@richardong6640]

As a Malaysian I’m so happy and proud of Michelle’s achievements! Cate is an incredibly talented and beautiful actress!

[@assetaccountstaxmanager]

Can you give me A Chance for Work I Care you always

[@maramarjorie]

Congratulations! She is a Malaysian treasure

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

@@maramarjorie goddess

[@TANKTHATBOY]

Shes Chinese and Chinese only. Get back in line pls

[@sapphicism]

@@TANKTHATBOY she’s literally chinese-malaysian dont erase the other half of her identity

[@tequila7435]

I AM GASPING AND SCREAMING CATE AND MICHELLE MY BELOVEDSSSSS

[@goldnuggetjaw_success3137]

Wow! Michelle Yeoh is 60. She is one of my all time favorite actresses and knowing she is 60 and look this way makes me want to go change a whole heap of things in my life: eating, exercise, friend; just habits over all. Two women in this talk that I dream of meeting in person. Dreams do come through.

[@suse9313]

She mainly looks that good because of genetics (asian)

[@fsdfchei3677]

Michelle deserves an oscar for her performance Everything Everywhere and her lifetime contribution to the film industry

[@barry6636]

They’re two lauded performers holding space for each other, neither fighting for the limelight or an extra minute. There’s no ego, it’s just so beautiful and such a great example of their legacy and experience

[@fadhilramadhani1847]

That bit about Tar's parents being deaf just added so much more layer to the character. Brilliant!

[@Necrophadez]

Especially in contrast to her acute hearing, not even just normal. Two extreme ends of the hearing spectrum.

[@ryanshannon6963]

I'm interested in watching Tar after seeing this interview, er...conversation. I didn't even know of the movie, but after the glimpses of Tar's personality and then hearing the bit that she has acute hearing sensitivity and her parents are deaf, it's definitely an insight into the character's personality. It's really like witnessing the character's reflection of carrying the burden that afflicts them by their respective disability. It seems like the deaf would be absolute freedom and absolute creativity by having almost no reference, whereas Tar's would be the complete opposite, where you pick up the nuance of every.single.thing., so each note, each silent void, must have a purpose and precision to it so as to assuage her sensitivity. It seems rather extraordinary. I'll have to definitely look it up!

[@MS_-_2468_-_]

The tinkling of both women’s jewellery is such a nice background sound, it’s like we a re watching two diamonds talking and tinkling in the light

[@peachfreude]

Not the pair that i expected but wow their chemistry is so good. I hope they get to work together soon.

[@wouldbealex]

Well done, Variety, for getting these amazing women in conversation and community.

[@Miumiu0404]

Their chemistry is so good. They need to be in a movie together 🤩

[@nickwu6534]

sorry forgive me..their chemistry are more like a.... hm... a couple? am I the only one thinking of that?

[@kmnov14]

60 years old!! Amazing

[@jx9936]

Queen Cate and Queen Michelle in one video? Epicness overload!! Aussie stunner and Malaysian pride, talk about the ultimate dynamic duo at its finest! Tar Vs Everything Everywhere All At Once, game on people!

[@Kipper1997]

❤️🇲🇾

[@harryclark8029]

Two absolute legends -- I wish the Best Actress Oscar could be a tie!

[@Dethmaster64]

If this actually happens at the 2023 Oscars, I wouldn’t even be mad

[@kevlow9494]

Would be well deserved!

[@PersepolisPF]

The only time this happened was in 1968 with Hepburn and Streisand so it was before my time. I’d love to see it happen again with these two amazingly brilliant women, especially Blanchett who is the GOAT for me after Hepburn herself… 🥰🥰

[@MovieTvDrama]

@Variety, the "Michelle mumbles" transcription at 21:10 is actually her saying director Wong Kar Wai's name, he directed the film In The Mood for Love which she mentions. This is a very wonderful conversation between two masters of acting.

[@L_San87]

These 2 women in the same room it's just delightful! Cate has always been my girl crush, the first tineni saw her on screen I felt that power, that charisma, that elegance, even when she is not trying she just emanates it! And Michelle is just the same, she brings a force to her parts, she makes everything worth while. Omg I have no words, I love this conversation! Thank you ladies for your amazing work and existence.

[@reggiemaedizon8788]

I've never wanted two actors to work on the same project like I want Michelle and Cate to after this conversation. Let it happen, everyone. It will break records and exceed expectations.

[@allabouteve2390]

Blanchett has one of the most demanding roles in the entire film history and she is in another level, Yeoh does her most complicated role in an amazing way. They should share the Oscar! for real! Cate asks amazing questions being unbeileivably generous and Yeoh gives great answers enlighting her characters in the movie... Great mentality from both parts

[@_wassily_]

I love how flirtatious yet respectful Cate is ❤

[@assetaccountstaxmanager]

Can you give me A Chance for Work I Care you always

[@nonsindisocele9033]

This pair's conversation was like a symphony , there I was sitting mesmerized, drawn in depth as they exchange their perspectives. The artistry and core understanding of these thespians' craft ,the way they decoded every detail of their work (previous and current) especially the conception and meaning of their character and pre- production is insane!! There is more to films than just the story ,the characters and the production , there is an audience. Can the audience see themselves in you as the character? Does the story have any relation to real people's realities and struggles whether past ,present or future ? What is the purpose of the Fantasy or Drama or Comedy or any other genre of your story, did you have the audience in mind? I am finding these questions answered in this conversation. We think we watch films just for entertainment , boredom and so on but beyond that, we consume, there is a transference! We are the most important part and thespians who understand that assignment must be appreciated.

[@josebordasmusic]

The greatest visual effect in Everything Everywhere was making Michelle Yeoh look nondescript. She has such poise and beauty. Cate Blanchett has to be one of the smartest people alive.

[@bryancarson5908]

They’re so regal 😭 greatness just radiating

[@QueenMafiaHoney]

Michelle's sleeve buttons deserve their own Oscar 😂

[@absolutelyfallen3823]

PUT THEM IN A MOVIE 😩😩😩

[@biencustodio3976]

Michelle Yeoh is a legend, an Icon, my forever favorite actress. So nice that she’s being recognized for her acting now not just because she can kick butts. She’s also genuinely a good person.

[@kd0079]

I can listen to Cate talking forever. I mean she is gorgeous to look at but that is the least important part of her charm lol She is so attentive, well versed in the topic and ask sensible questions. She has genuine interest (or at least appears to have genuine interest) in the other person and is fully engaged in communicating with whoever she is speaking with. I love her so much. Thank you Variety for uploading this gem of the two legends!

[@aleta5873]

And she does have kind of glow about her too.

[@atopos-ct6xh]

yes and she ALWAYS uplifts the person she is talking to, I just love that about her ❤

[@ayayarecords5794]

I love this woman so much

[@82evene]

How can Michelle be 60. Wow. Such much class in one room.

[@seankoontz4235]

They both look amazing

[@juliefisher5377]

I feel Cate is supporting Michelle Yeoh to win Oscar. I wasn't surprised when Cate lost after last speech she gave regarding awards. It was Cate's to lose.She was wanting Michelle to win 🏆 💕

[@elizabethquinn8477]

I was lucky enough to meet both Cate Blanchett and Michelle Yeoh at separate screenings of their movies. They really are as amazing, kind, intelligent, and generous as they are in this video. They both give you their full attention and engagement and are truly gracious women. I wish they could both win the Oscar this year but if I have to choose, I am rooting for Michelle.

[@reimondvincent]

MY GOD WHAT A JOY TO LIVE IN AN ERA WHEN THEY BOTH EXIST

[@mayasani5605]

A proud Malaysian here.. So happy for Michelle Yeoh.. She's just named as Time's icon of the year a few days ago.. & now this?? She's having a conversation with the Cate Blanchette for Variety! Uve got to love the queen uplifting queen vibe here.. And really hope these 2 get their oscar nominations for the best actress..

[@anyemkkkk]

pls michelle yeoh needs to win the oscar. im sure blanchett has a plenty of juicy roles to secure her third in future.

[@higgsboson9380]

I have been in Love with Michelle Yeoh for decades, how is she in her 60's my god she is stunning!

[@sharknado623]

I feel you

[@artemis7093]

Two well-spoken, eloquent, intelligent, absolutely beautiful QUEENS

[@firmanang9132]

this feels like watching two godesses talking, the sheer amount of power and charisma these two friggin legend has

[@LING_88]

When I first watched this, I just have feeling that Cate and Michelle will win their Golden Globes award 😊. They really deserved that. Hope one day they will be on the same movie

[@Lottieloves287]

Michelle Yeoh in Memoirs of a Geisha and Crouching tiger hidden dragon- no words 😮😮😮😮😮

[@SoulfullAffirmation]

Michelle Yeoh's hair is amazing here, just needed to be said

[@bluberytoze]

they are both so completely stunning. having watched eeaao and not tár yet, I picked up on how humble michelle is with her amazing talent and how beautifully responsive they both are with each other. I cannot wait to see tár, not just because cate is such an "actor" but because she is so mindblowingly perceptive and uplifting as a human being. They both project their humanity in such a genuine way, its so inspiring to see.

[@jackiep3302]

Love it

[@PhoeFireaga]

The legendary power and aura in that room must've been moving. Two very deeply intelligent, and compassionate people.

[@Mario-yx1pq]

I love both of these women more than you can imagine. Massive respect for them as humans and actors. Amazing pairing.

[@nikhilsonavane8939]

i'm in awe of these women. they're so deep in their respective careers and still delivering their career best performances. EEAAO and tar are two of the finest pieces of cinema. they both deserve oscars for their roles. i would love to see both of them in a movie together.

[@marlone3680]

As we know the Oscar this year will be between these two and I love Cate Blanchett, I'm sure her work in Tár must be magnific but I really hope Michelle wins this year, not only for her body of work but also for the fact that her movie is so absolutely incredible probably the best in recent years and part of it is because she was the one in the center of it. No one else could've done what she did, so I hope the academy recognizes that.

[@louvre1954]

AMEN TO THAT!!! And yes, Cate was such a masterclass in Tár, but this year should be for Michele the way she potrays Evelyn was superb

[@syahnazmi29]

Both of them are just unparalled in their achievements respectively but the sheer humility that we got from them is astounding. The fact that they really have that adulation towards each other’s works is adorable

[@RVandergeld]

Michelle Yeoh is so beautiful and very humble. So happy she won the Oscar. Truly deserved it.

[@demacto13]

Two incredible legends sitting in a room, 40 minutes felt like 4 minutes. I want to see more of these two in future projects period.

[@maee7547]

Michelle's wisdom and experience is so palpable in the way she articulates and expresses herself. Such a graceful and eloquent woman with massive amounts of talent!

[@ramonas4328]

Wow Lydia Tár is so humble here! Brava, maestro!

[@khenkhen4700]

These women are very mesmerising. I can listen to them talk for the whole day. You can feel their passion.

[@nomaguguchelsie9194]

Brilliant pairing, random favourite thing about this is Michelle Yeoh's jewelry clinking every time she gestures as she speaks. It's a sweet little twinkle-like noise every time she moves that's just adorable and ethereal.

[@jamiethal1319]

It’s the buttons on her sleeves.

[@josedurao3812]

It's the way each one keeps answering with more compliments and awe and deep respect towards the other. Two great women.

[@nwbest4336]

Can't believe Yeoh is 60, she looks great!

[@jacoblam8433]

indeed :D

[@sourfruit1438]

these legends are literally my two favorite gals in the industry… seeing them two together just feels so powerful to watch Lol

[@JeMangeLaPoubelle]

Two Icons - When Cate plays a character, she becomes the definition of them, Michelle is QUEEN on a genre - is wayyyy to humble.

[@Arjoe7]

Oh somebody pleaseeeee, put these two together in a movie! I mean not something like The School of Good and Evil (where Cate was a pen 😂). 40:04 Please make this happen. They are my favorite and I was literally holding my breath watching this interview. They were both so nervous at first, even I can feel it through the screen. But I can tell that Cate was really interested about EEAAO. She was so kind and generoussss. And God, Michelle, I love the way she reacted to all the compliments from Cate. Seeing these two beautiful and powerful woman sitting together talking about movie, it means everything to me. Thank you soooo much, Variety! It’s a dream come true 😭😭😭

[@harryv6752]

Love these 2 actresses. They embody beauty, class, elegance, eloquence, magnificence, gracefulness, humility, the list goes on, to the fullest. This was beautiful to watch. Much respect to these 2 legendary women! 🤟

[@DavidN369]

A year later, this one still stands out above and beyond the whole series, which, given the participants, is only logical, but even so, wow. An extraordinary conversation between two extraordinary artists, and an exemplary "Actors on Actors" episode.

[@ZakhadWOW]

the idea of Michelle being 60 (I turned 61 2 days ago) blows my mid.. BUt she seems fairly ageless. First thign I saw for her Was Crouching Tiger, then Memoirs of a Geisha... fast forward to Crazy Rich Asians, Star Trek Discovery, and now EEAAO. What a truly amazing brilliant woman.

[@Brooklynbaby47]

Love how they support each and their egos seem non-existent. True artistry and beautiful human beings.

[@RealistVK]

Michelle Yeoh is excellently spot on the Asian Society's patriarchal mentality. She deserves more realistic, varietyful & meaningful lead roles in Hollywood. Cate is always brilliant with her realistic knowledge. Perfect pairing for Actors on Actors. We need more pairings like this.

[@mihaelamars]

Can they both win an Oscar this year, please?? What incredible legends!!!