Youn Yuh-Jung Wins Oscar Fans Hearts For Signing Troy Kotsur's Name During Best Supporting Actor Category
Youn Yuh-Jung is getting a lot of praise on social media right now for what she did at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
The 74-year-old Minari actress, who picked up the Best Supporting Actress honor last year, stepped on stage to present the Best Supporting Actor honor.
In her introduction, Yuh-jung won many fans’ hearts as she signed a bit for the cameras, as well as ultimate winner Troy Kotsur‘s name.
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After announcing and signing Troy‘s name, Yuh-jung also took the statuette out of his hands so he could sign his acceptance speech.
See all the reactions to the moment below!
Youn Yuh-jung signing Troy Kotaur’s name and congratulations before speaking is such a beautiful example that 1. She’s a glowing icon 2. There are many easy things we can do to make our environments more accessible but internalized ableism is rampant
— lily (@bourgeoisleaze) March 28, 2022
So many moving moments in these short few minutes— between Youn Yuh-jung signing his win and holding his award so he could sign, his story of his father, his love for his community and pride in his achievement— and the audience cheering him on in sign. https://t.co/0NaYkHPrj8
— Laura Thien (@ThienAngst) March 28, 2022
idk which one i love more about troy kotsur's acceptance speech, troy kotsur himself or youn yuh-jung' complete adoration as she's standing next to him being the most supportive grandma ever.
— p h e w 💨 (@pughpearce) March 28, 2022
My favorite #Oscars moment so far was when Youn Yuh-jung grabbed Troy Kotsur’s #statue out of his surprised hands so he could sign his speech. @TroyKotsur pic.twitter.com/mpqd50b9sp
— Jomel nichols (@Jomellygoat) March 28, 2022
I'm thrilled that @TroyKotsur won and completely delighted that Youn Yuh-jung got to present, sign and Asian grandma him 💕 #teachnvchat https://t.co/gyLfJ3uv54
— Sara Holm (@SaraHolm15) March 28, 2022
only bright spot has been troy kotsur’s win… and i know i’m biased, but youn yuh-jung’s lead up to the nominees and how she told troy he’d won were top tier moments
— ck (@ckhasthoughts) March 28, 2022
Youn Yuh-jung’s signing spoiler tonight for Troy Kotsur’s Oscar was magnificent, and then holding his Oscar after impeccable pronouncing all the nominees names after pre-apologising had me greeting #Oscars
— 🏴 MsLornaMD (@MsLornaMD) March 28, 2022
youn yuh-jung should host the oscar’s next year she’s so funny
— astrid | CODA SUPREMACY!! (@jessicadamnd4y) March 28, 2022
Youn Yuh-jung loves that man so much she stayed on stage with him and waited to walk off with him 😭😭
— 𝓉𝒶𝓎𝓁𝑜𝓇 🐝 (@tb_strickland) March 28, 2022
Look if you let Youn Yuh-Jung announce everything I will actually watch the Oscars
— Hanna Alkaf (@hannaalkaf) March 28, 2022
Youn Yuh-jung apologized for complaining about her name being botched, because now she was the one in the position of having to read the names … but then she proceeded to nail every name, and even signed for Troy Kotsur. She showed everybody how respect is done. #Oscars
— Kelly Robinson (@KellyRobinsonHQ) March 28, 2022
Youn Yuh-jung signing Troy Kotsur’s name was the cutest fucking thing.
— Ethan Dunne (@ethandunne25) March 28, 2022
Youn Yuh-Jung announcing Troy’s name in ASL and everyone signing their applause too! So sweet.
— Jenn Nguyen (@jennxnguyen) March 28, 2022
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