20 times the Oscars surprised us with a nomination/win

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18) Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once)

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96th Academy Awards - Source: Getty

Despite having a long and successful career, Michelle Yeoh’s win at the Oscars for Best Actress was a surprise for many viewers. Though the movie Everything Everywhere All At Once was critically acclaimed, it received mainstream viewership after its nominations at the Oscars. Yeoh’s win made history as she was the first Asian woman to win in this category. In spite of having strong competition with other actresses in this category, her performance resonated with the viewers and gave her a career boost.

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