Celebrity Extra: Michelle Yeoh
By Dana Jackson
Q: Where have I seen the actress Michelle Yeoh before? I recently saw her in the film "Everything Everywhere All at Once," and I know I've seen her in other movies a long time ago. She's a really great actress, and I'd like to see more of her work. -- J.K.
A: Michelle Yeoh was a big action star in Hong Kong before making it in Hollywood, and she was even known for doing her own stunts. Here in America, she starred opposite Pierce Brosnan in the James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies," but it was in 2000 that she garnered the most attention yet by starring in the Oscar-winning international film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," directed by Ang Lee.
Yeoh has worked nonstop ever since in movies like "Memoirs of a Geisha," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and "Crazy Rich Asians." She's also part of the "Star Trek" family, having played an emperor on the series "Star Trek: Discovery," but her upcoming role might possibly be her biggest one yet. She'll play Dr. Karina in the next four(!) "Avatar" films, which consists of four sequels being released from 2022 to 2028.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" is the best showcase yet for Yeoh's acting talent and could very well result in Yeoh earning her first Oscar nomination.
Michelle Yeoh. Photo Credit: Depositphotos
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Q: Was Leah Remini at her best friend Jennifer Lopez's wedding? I never read anything about their friendship ever since J.Lo reunited with Ben Affleck. -- N.W.
A: No, Leah Remini did not attend her bestie's Georgia wedding ceremony to Ben Affleck, but she appears to have had a good reason. Her daughter was going off to college that same week, and Remini didn't want to miss spending that milestone with her. Some people are speculating that Remini might not approve of Affleck, since he broke Lopez's heart when they first dated 20 years ago, but if that's the case, Remini isn't sharing her thoughts with the public.
The lovebirds did have their own children in attendance: Ben's three kiddos were there, along with Lopez's twins. Also among the guests was Affleck's best pal, actor Matt Damon. The two famously won an Oscar together as screenwriters of the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting" and have weathered many ups and downs over the years.
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Q: Is it true that "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" is being rebooted? Will Joe Lando be returning along with Jane Seymour? -- D.W.
A: There aren't any plans at the moment to revive the early '90s western drama "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," but the Lifetime network is reuniting the attractive stars in an upcoming holiday movie. It's been three decades since Jane Seymour and Joe Lando first graced our screens on CBS on Saturday nights, but fans only have to wait until November for their movie to premiere.
According to "Variety," in "A Christmas Spark," Seymour will play a recently widowed woman who decides to direct the town's Christmas pageant, while visiting her daughter over the holidays. There, she meets Hank, played by Lando, "the town's most eligible bachelor."
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