Wicked star Michelle Yeoh discovers she’s a gay icon

Oscar-winning legend Michelle Yeoh discusses her villainous role as Madame Morrible in Wicked and discovers her status as a gay icon.

WICKED opens in UK cinemas 22nd November.

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[DiHiong]

Her immediate reaction when she first heard it was so cute. She’s genuinely happy to be considered a gay icon

[kevinlorenzoh]

the way she connected w the gay experience was amazing

[Animaxx]

Lmao. My sister who knows nothing about Wicked, was shocked when Michelle was reveal to be bad. Because it’s Michelle so she immediately assumed the character would be good.

[Quackquackla]

Can I just say that as a gay growing up Michelle was a huge impact on my life. I first became obsessed with her in CTHD in 2000 and went on to watch all of her movies from the 80s. She gives big auntie energy and she deserves all her flowers. I'm half convinced that my obsession manifested her into a household name because I never thought she would be as big as she is today but the universe is full of lovely surprises.

[sailorkeyblader]

Her Madame Morrible is like a twisted version of Headmistress Fairigonda from Winx Club. Warm and loving until you cross her

[GracefulDanny]

I loved the shot when she literally falls into step with the wizard after Elphaba gives wings to the monkey and her villainess was revealed. Really cool blocking. I’m excited for full villain Michelle Yeoh in Part 2!

[JazzDogTraveler]

Michelle Yeoh is a treasure! She has such an amazing acting range. I think she is at her best when she is dark and mysterious, when one isn't sure if she is good or evil or both, or neither. Like her Philippa Georgiou mirror-role on Star Trek Discovery, for instance.

[IkerUnzu]

wow. she's so well spoken, I love her

[norijean]

Ariana is gay icon, Cynthia is gay icon, Michelle is gay icon, everyone is gay icon!! 😍👏🏻👏🏻💕💕💕💕

[winterwitch]

I must admit, when I heard that Michelle Yeoh had been cast as Madam Morrible, I wasn’t too sure how to feel about it as I didn’t think of her as much of a singer (IK Madam Morrible doesn’t sing much in the show but still), then I watched the movie and I couldn’t imagine anyone more perfect for the role. I love the way in which she described who the character is in this interview, quite possibly the best description of Madam Morrible I have ever heard and it shows how well she truly knows the character. And her reaction to finding out she’s a gay icon was super cute we need more people like Michelle in the world 😂❤

[JeremyMYG]

Warm summer breeze is spot on! She’s the only person Elphaba could even relate to. We had our relatable moment… and then the 180 happened. Michelle Yeoh!!

[cari]

A BIT OF a gay icon is such an understatement!! Korean lesbian here, and Michelle is my goddess along with Tilda Swinton.

[TimothyMorigeau]

She was great as the Emperor in Star Trek Discovery who also started as a villain.

[tonydegiuseppe]

HOW could she NOT know that about being a GAY ICON?

[DarMar]

Not only was she amazing every single one of Madame Morrible's costume were glorious and only made Michelle even more regal

[calumsanderson]

I love how Michelle is explaining all of this detail, when Morrible simply takes advantage of someone who doesn't know better BECAUSE OF how she's seen by others. "No one will miss this green girl"

[Clearskies]

Her voice when she speaks is so full and round. I love hearing her speak

[jorgealejandro]

She is everything and more ugh I wish she knew how much we love her

[TeoJva]

She's such an amazing actress, I love her and I'm happy she's getting more recognition after EEAAO

[RovicValle]

I've only listened to the soundtrack even way before the trailers came out. So I knew the songs but never truly got what the story was about since I also never really paid attention to the lyrics. So I was SHOCKED to see Madame Morrible as a villain. ESPECIALLY being played by the amazing Michelle Yeoh!!