Happy Birthday, Michelle Yeoh

1993

Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dimension Films/Kobal/Shutterstock (5854667a) Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh - 1993 Dimension Films Portrait

Michelle is 31 in this photo, and is giving off Quirky Twentysomething In a UPN Comedy vibes.

276884 06: Actress Michelle Khan attends the premiere of "Supercop" July 24, 1996 in New York City. The movie was the follow-up to "Rumble in the Bronx", Jackie Chan's first financially successful film in the USA. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Liaison)

Here, she's at the premiere of either Supercop or Supercop 2 -- the date on this photo was wrong for either one, so WHO KNOWS. But I'm going to guess Supercop 2. Isn't this riveting? This feels very School Dance so I guess her style in this era was... my school memories.

1997

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Pizzello/AP/Shutterstock (6499350a) Michelle Yeoh Hong Kong movie star Michelle Yeoh, featured in the new James Bond film ?Tomorrow Never Dies,? poses in the garden of the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California Movie star Michelle Yeoh, Beverly Hills, USA

And then, to promote Tomorrow Never Dies, someone stuck her in a plant. Fortunately, Michelle Yeoh can be fabulous through foliage.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Pizzello/AP/Shutterstock (6499350b) Michelle Yeoh Hong Kong movie star Michelle Yeoh, featured in the new James Bond film ?Tomorrow Never Dies,? is pictured behind the window of her hotel suite at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California Movie star Michelle Yeoh, Beverly Hills, USA

I am less sure why they made it look like she's being imprisoned in a house. She is, again, a beautiful captive, but it's creepy.

Tomorrow Never Dies - 1997

Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danjaq/Eon/Ua/Kobal/Shutterstock (5885200aj) Teri Hatcher, Pierce Brosnan, Michelle Yeoh Tomorrow Never Dies - 1997 Director: Roger Spottiswoode Danjaq/EON/UA UK/USA Lobby Card/Poster James Bond Action/Adventure Demain ne meurt jamais

Is Jonathan Pryce... holding a knitting needle?

Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Moviestore/Shutterstock (1646596a) Tomorrow Never Dies (James Bond), Pierce Brosnan, Michelle Yeoh Film and Television

Apparently she and Pierce Brosnan are on this boat in the movie? I have blanked it out entirely, it seems.

1997

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Lewis/Shutterstock (282551p) MICHELLE YEOH TOMORROW NEVER DIES PREMIERE AT THE DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION IN LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 1997

HOWEVER. She looked dishy at the premiere, and I truly think she would and could wear this today.

1997

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Dharapak/AP/Shutterstock (7309101b) BROSNAN, YEOH GRAY--James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, right, and his co-star Michelle Yeoh pose for photographers before a press conference about the filming of the 18th Bond adventure "Tomorrow Never Dies" in Bangkok . After 35 years many are wondering whether or not the world's most indestructible secret agent will make it into the 21st century THAILAND JAMES BOND, BANGKOK, Thailand

I did however, use this as an opportunity to download lots of photos of these two being Extremely Attractive Indeed while in each other's presence.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Christof Stache/AP/Shutterstock (7272531a) YEOH James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan poses with actress Michelle Yeoh during a press conference, on the premiere of the new Bond movie "Tomorrow Never dies". The movie opens in Germany's cinemas on December 18, 1997 GERMANY BOND FILM PREMIERE, HAMBURG, Germany

I mean.

1997

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alan Davidson/Shutterstock (7545488c) World Gala Premiere of 'Tomorrow Never Dies' at the Odeon Leicester Square in Aid of King George's Fund For Sailors and Afterparty Pierce Brosnan and Michelle Yeoh World Gala Premiere of 'Tomorrow Never Dies' at the Odeon Leicester Square in Aid of King George's Fund For Sailors and Afterparty - 09 Dec 1997

It's so nerdy when celebs point at each other in photos. Occasionally it's doofy and endearing and other times it feels bro-y. Here I fully believe he's like, "HOLY SHIT I GET TO BE NEXT TO MICHELLE YEOH AGAIN."

1997

I am not sure what's going on with her pants here, but they remind me of my Kindle cover.

2000

Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Moviestore/Shutterstock (1551790a) Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun Fat Film and Television

This is a still from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and I appreciate that he is treasuring her face. Correctly.

2000: Michelle Yeoh, Ang Lee, Zi Yi Zhang, Chen Chang, Pei-pei Cheng

Michelle Yeoh, Ang Lee, Zi Yi Zhang, Chen Chang, Pei-pei Cheng (Photo by Toni Anne Barson Archive/WireImage)

Everyone looks lovely here, but that orange in Michelle is perfect.

2001

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tony Kyriacou/Shutterstock (333142df) Michelle Yeoh The BAFTA Awards Ceremony at the Odeon Leicester Square, London, Britain 25/02/2001

This is a VERY dramatic wrap.

2001

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stewart Cook/Shutterstock (334497f) MICHELLE YEOH WEARING BARNEY CHENG The arrivals for the 73rd Academy Awards/ Oscars Ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, America, 25 Mar 2001

This feels a little on-the-nose for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, but I also love it on her so who cares.

2002

I LOVE this. It's really, really cool.

2002

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alan Davidson/Shutterstock (9190791g) Michelle Yeoh Prize Giving Ceremony during 55th Cannes Film Festival on 26 May 2002

Okay, but this makes her look like a cousin to that old SNL character, Massive Head Wound Harry. She's Massive Chest Wound Carol.

2002

Lovely.

2003

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Hilton/EPA/Shutterstock (7892724a) Michelle Yeoh Posses with Hope One of Two South China Tigers En Route to South Africa at Hong Kong's Chep Lap Kok Airport 01 September 2003 Cathy Pacific Airways Today Helped to Transport Two Chinese Tigers From Beijing to South Africa As Part of the Save China's Tigers Project Pioneered by the Save China's Tiger Foundation Epa Photo/epa/paul Hilton// China Hong Kong China Tigers - Sep 2003

So much of what she wears is timeless and glam and would be welcome again today, but I think I shall pass on these jeans, a rare exception.

with Kaori Momoi, 2005

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Itsuo Inouye/AP/Shutterstock (7079047e) YEOH MOMOI Actresses, Michelle Yeoh, left, of Malaysia and Kaori Momoi of Japan, pose for photographers on the red carpet as they arrive for the world premiere of their movie "Sayuri," a film version of the best-selling novel "Memoirs of a Geisha," at Tokyo's national sumo arena . "Sayuri" will be simultaneously released in Japan and the United States on Dec. 10 JAPAN GEISHA MOVIE, TOKYO, Japan

Michelle looks typically good here, but I am fascinated by whatever is happening on Kaori's dress. Looking at her right hand there behind Michelle, it's like she wrapped a whip around herself several times and is holding the end.

2005

This does look a bit like it's dropping off.

2005

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Atkins/Shutterstock (568381bq) Michelle Yeoh 'MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA' FILM PREMIERE, LONDON, BRITAIN - 11 JAN 2006

I know she tries a lot of things, so this might be a silly-sounding statement, but somehow this doesn't feel like her.

2005

If it makes any of you out there feel better, even Michelle Yeoh fell prey to ultra low-rise jeans.

2006

This reminds me of something Elle Fanning would wear.

2006

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (588181a) Michelle Yeoh 'OVER THE HEDGE' FILM PREMIERE, 59TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, FRANCE - 21 MAY 2006

So good it hurts.

2006

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (590025u) Michelle Yeoh 'MARIE-ANTOINETTE' FILM PREMIERE, 59TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, FRANCE - 24 MAY 2006

And this skirt is spectacular.

2006

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alan Davidson/Shutterstock (7526045dv) Cannes Film Festival Opening Nite Gala the De Vinci Code Michelle Yeoh Cannes Film Festival 2006 - 16 May 2006

"How To Lose a Guy In 10 Days" WISHES its canary dress was this good.

2006

She can, and does, wear any color.

2006

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (590544d) Michelle Yeoh 'QUAND J'ETAIS CHANTEUR' FILM PREMIERE, 59TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, FRANCE - 26 MAY 2006

See?

2006

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Alan/BEI/Shutterstock (590736dg) Michelle Yeoh 'TRANSYLVANIA' FILM PREMIERE AND CLOSING CEREMONY ARRIVALS, 59TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, FRANCE - 28 MAY 2006 May 28, 2006 - Cannes, France Michelle Yeoh 2006 Cannes Film Festival - 'Transylvania' Premiere and Closing Ceremony Arrivals Photo ® Chris Alan/BEImages *** Local Caption ***

Completely fantastic. Also, she packed a LOT of gowns for this Cannes, and hit with every one of them.

2006

She loves the occasional dramatic wrap.

2007

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stephen Lock/Shutterstock (666011h) Michelle Yeoh 'Death Proof' film premiere at the 60th Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France - 22 May 2007

This slideshow is going to get very repetitive, if it hasn't already. Once again she looks good.

2007

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Antonelli/Laruffa/Shutterstock (666631ae) Michelle Yeoh Closing ceremony of the 60th Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France - 27 May 2007

The dress is really just a showcase for That Necklace.

2007

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (692102f) Michelle Yeoh 'Far North' film photocall at the 64th Venice Film Festival, Venice, Italy - 30 Aug 2007

This is wonderful and summery.

2007

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Daniel Deme/EPA/Shutterstock (7604120b) Malaysian Actress and Model Michelle Yeoh Arrives at the Festival Palace For a Gala Screening of British Director Michael Winterbottom's Film 'A Mighty Heart' Running out of Competition at the 60th Cannes Film Festival 21 May 2007 in Cannes France France Cannes Film Festival - 21 May 2007

This is so fascinating -- it's like the dress and the necklace are built together to look like a snake wrapping around her. I assume that IS the case?

2008

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Camilla Morandi/Shutterstock (765310a) Michelle Yeoh 'Changeling' film premiere at the 61st Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France - 20 May 2008

Glorious. (Gotta bust out some other adjectives.)

2008

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock (765531l) Michelle Yeoh 'Che' film premiere at the 61st Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France - 21 May 2008 It was the film premiere of 'Che' in Cannes, which comprises two films 'The Argentine' and 'Guerrilla', directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Benicio Del Toro, Benjamin Bratt, Franka Potente, Lou Diamond Phillips and Julia Ormond. The story explores the life of Cuban revolutionary leader Ernesto 'Che' Guevara (del Toro), who first trained as a doctor before becoming Fidel Castro's chief lieutenant. The story of 'The Argentine' begins as Che and a band of Cuban exiles led by Fidel Castro reach the Cuban shore from Mexico in 1956. They mobilized popular support and an army and topple the US friendly regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista. The second part 'Guerrilla' tells of Guevara's trip to New York City to address the United Nations and also his attempt to start a revolution among Bolivia's peasants, which ended in his death at the age of 39. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374569/

The print on the bottom of that is stunning -- I wish there were more of it.

2008

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Picture Perfect/Shutterstock (784550s) Michelle Yeoh 'The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor' film photocall, Berlin, Germany - 23 Jul 2008 The blockbuster global 'Mummy' franchise sees the action shift to Asia for the third chapter in the adventure series, 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' sees Brendan Fraser return as explorer Rick O'Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor (Jet Li) . Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex (newcomer Luke Ford), wife Evelyn (Maria Bello who replaces Rachel Weisz) and her brother, Jonathan (John Hannah). And this time, the O'Connells must stop a mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service.

Michelle wears the shit out of a suit.

2008

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Masatoshi Okauchi/Shutterstock (788760d) Michelle Yeoh 'The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor' Film Premiere, Tokyo, Japan - 04 Aug 2008 The blockbuster global 'Mummy' franchise sees the action shift to Asia for the third chapter in the adventure series: 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor'. The film once again sees Brendan Fraser return as explorer Rick O'Connell, who is joined in this all-new adventure by his son Alex (newcomer Luke Ford), wife Evelyn (Maria Bello, who replaces Rachel Weisz) and her brother Jonathan (John Hannah). Doomed by a double-crossing sorceress (Michelle Yeoh) to spend eternity in suspended animation, China's ruthless Dragon Emperor and his 10,000 warriors have lain forgotten for eons until young Alex is tricked into waking them up. Together he and his parents must join forces to stop the newly resurrected 2,000 year old Han Emperor (Jet Li) who threatens to plunge the world into his unending service.

This might be a leeeeetle overdone but I can live with it.

2009

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Silpa/UPI/Shutterstock (12297139cd) Actress Michelle Yeoh arrives on the red carpet before a screening of the film "Vengeance" at the 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 17, 2009. Cannes International Film Festival - 17 May 2009

I'm not mad at it.

2009

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Silpa/UPI/Shutterstock (12297213p) Actress MIchelle Yeoh arrives on the red carpet before a screening of the film "Los Abrazos Rotos (Broken Embraces)" at the 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 19, 2009. Cannes International Film Festival - 19 May 2009

I might be a LITTLE mad at how pinchy this is?

2009

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock (930860w) Michelle Yeoh 'Visage' film premiere at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France - 23 May 2009 Synopsis: A Taiwanese filmmaker makes a film based on the myth of Salomé at the Louvre. Even though he speaks neither French nor English, he insists on giving the part of King Herod to the French actor Jean-Pierre Léaud. To give the film a chance at the box-office, the production company gives the role of Salomé to a world famous model. But problems arise as soon as filming begins Amidst all this confusion, the director suddenly learns of his mothers death. The producer flies to Taipei, to attend the funeral. The director falls into a deep sleep where his mothers spirit does not seem to want to leave her old apartment. The producer has no choice but to wait, alone and lost in a strange city.

Bombshell.

2010

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock (1183219ai) Michelle Yeoh 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' premiere at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France - 14 May 2010

Magnificent.

2010

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Lionel Cironneau/AP/Shutterstock (7007843ak) Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh arrives for the premiere of "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger", at the 63rd international film festival, in Cannes, southern France France Cannes You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger Premiere, Cannes, France

This one is all about the necklace.

2010

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Joel Ryan/AP/Shutterstock (6996125c) Michelle Yeoh Actress Michelle Yeoh arrives for the screening of the film (Jianyu) Reign of Assassins at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy Italy Venice Film Festival Reign of Assassins Red Carpet, Venice, Italy

SHE IS SO GOOD AT THIS. I don't even think this would look like much on the rack, but it's fantastic on her.

2012 in Armani

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP/Shutterstock (6871561p) Hong Kong-based Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh arrives for the Giorgio Armani fashion show held in Beijing, China China Giorgio Armani, Beijing, China

Whereas this one is supremely crafted, and elegant in the extreme. Yet she still manages to elevate it.

2015

I can't say for sure but I assume that's Elie Saab. She is very loyal to that brand (and to Armani) these days.

2017

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/Shutterstock (8823020ak) Michelle Yeoh 'Ismael's Ghosts' premiere and opening ceremony, 70th Cannes Film Festival, France - 17 May 2017

Radiant, per usual.

2017

Meh. ... JUST KIDDING, obviously.

2018 in Armani

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stewart Cook/Shutterstock (9782851v) Michelle Yeoh 'Crazy Rich Asians' film premiere, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 07 Aug 2018 WEARING GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVE

So sleek.

BUILD Speaker Series: "Crazy Rich Asians" Cast, New York, USA - 14 Aug 2018

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9790689g) Michelle Yeoh BUILD Speaker Series: "Crazy Rich Asians" Cast, New York, USA - 14 Aug 2018

STILL killing it in suits, too.

2019

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (10049304ro) Michelle Yeoh arrives at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals, Beverly Hills, USA - 06 Jan 2019

I'm very attached to the colors here, but I can't say whether I think the two halves of the dress go together? I'm sure I made a Slytherin joke the first time we showed it.