The 93rd Academy Awards presented a historic win for “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao. She won best director and received the award following a presentation by 2020’s winner, Bong Joon-ho.

Zhao is the first woman of Asian descent and the second woman overall to win best director. The movie is also nominated for six awards, including best picture and best actress.

In her speech, she discussed the importance of seeing the good in people, which caused people on social media to reflect.

“This is for anyone who has the faith and the courage to hold on to the goodness in themselves. And to hold on to the goodness in each other. No matter how difficult it is to do that,” said Zhao.

Social media quickly reacted to Zhao’s win and her speech. These were some of the reactions:

Chloé Zhao just quoted 三字經, the “Three Character Classic,” in accepting the #Oscars for Best Director (first woman of color to win!!):

「人之初，性本善」
“People at birth, are fundamentally good.”

— Alton Wang (@altonwang) April 26, 2021

She nailed it. The whole thing. Like I said, a class act. Congratulations Chloe Zhao, a most deserving winner. Let’s go!

— Lulu Wang (@thumbelulu) April 26, 2021

SOMETHING ABOUT BONG JOON-HO PRESENTING THAT BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR TO CHLOE ZHAO…. ASIAN EXCELLENCE THROUGH AND THROUGH!!!!!

— josie | tfatws spoilers (@PARAS7TE) April 26, 2021

congratulations to Chloé Zhao on her win for Best Director!

noting…first woman of color to win this award and incredibly only the second woman _ever_ to win for Best Director #Oscars

— steve jang (@stevejang) April 26, 2021

This intro of the nominees for Best Director where Bong Joon-ho asked each to submit a 20-sec answer to the question “What does it mean to be a director?” Followed by Chloé Zhao’s win for Nomadland, capped off w/her beautiful speech—*that’s* what the #Oscars should be. Beautiful.

— Dean Wallace (@deanofdublin) April 26, 2021

Chloe Zhao is a brilliant Director but wearing sneakers to the #Oscars makes her my hero.

— Lara Bergthold (@BergtholdLara) April 26, 2021

“I’ve always found goodness in everyone I’ve met.”— Chloé Zhao, in accepting her Best Director Oscar for NOMADLAND. Congrats! #Oscars2021 #oscars

— Gene Siskel Film Center (@filmcenter) April 26, 2021

“This is for anyone who has the faith and the courage to hold on to the goodness in themselves. And to hold on to the goodness in each other. No matter how difficult it is to do that.” Chloé Zhao

— M. (@journalinna) April 26, 2021

I really loved Chloé Zhao’s speech. I admittedly get consumed by the darkness in other people. A reminder about the goodness is welcome. #Oscars

— Stacy (@LaikaSpaceDog) April 26, 2021

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