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Michelle Yeoh – Age 60

Michelle Yeoh Kheng PSM is a Malaysian actress and absolute trailblazer in the movie industry. She got famous in the 1990s after performing her own stunts in a series of Hong Kong action films, such as Yes, Madam, Police Story 3: Supercop, and Holy Weapon. But her rise to stardom is especially impressive, considering she began studying ballet at 4 years old!

At 14, she moved from Malaysia to London to pursue intensive training with the Royal Academy. Always quick with a witty comment on interviews. Michelle has helped define what actors can achieve both offscreen and onscreen by inspiring viewers around the world with her fearless performances.