Oscars: Zoe Saldana wins Best Supporting Actress for 'Emilia Pérez'
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A visibly emotional Zoe Saldana took the stage to accept her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez. Saldana earned widespread acclaim for her portrayal of a powerful defense attorney Rita in Jacques Audiard's musical crime drama, which received 13 nominations. Notably, Saldana had secured a clean sweep of major supporting actress honors, including the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and SAG awards.
Acceptance speech
'Thank you to the academy for recognizing the quiet heroism...'
A tearful Saldana said, "I am floored by this honor. Thank you to the academy for recognizing the quiet heroism and the power in a woman like Rita and talking about powerful women." She added, "My grandmother came to this country in 1961. I am a proud child of immigrant parents...And I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award."
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Zoe Saldaña gets emotional accepting the best supporting actress #Oscar for her performance in #EmiliaPerez pic.twitter.com/5h7fw2GhlH
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 3, 2025